CANCELLED: Thunder Bay RO: Trans Rights & Inclusion at a Critical Moment (IN PERSON-Sept 28, 2024)
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Trans Rights & Inclusion at a Critical Moment: Deepening our Understanding of Gender and Sexuality and Combatting the Rise of Organized Transphobia
This one-day pilot course aims to help members understand the rise of organized transphobia which has grown rapidly in recent years spurred on by the emboldening of the far right and as part of a larger “Conservative Countermovement” against social progress. The course will provide an introductory understanding around sexual and gender diversity, gender identities, gender expression and sexuality. Through looking at media representation, histories of colonization and a recognition of the diverse experiences of queerness, this course will provide practical strategies on how members can advance Trans and 2SGLBTQIA+ inclusion in our workplaces, unions and communities. Lastly, this course will help members understand how combatting 2SGLBTQIA+ hate is essential to building a progressive workers movements that can win liberation for all.
This course is open to all members in good standing in the Thunder Bay Regional Office service area.
This 6hr course will be delivered IN PERSON. Please read the date and times carefully.
Location: Thunder Bay RO
Saturday, September 28, 2024 9:00am – 430pm*
*Note: The exact start and end times are currently tentative and may be subject to change.
Upon successful completion of the course, members will be reimbursed as per approved PSAC policy. The course must be completed in its entirety before the per diem is issued.
Travel Policy: The travel policy will be in effect for region members travelling to attend the event. Travel Policy | Public Service Alliance of Canada (psacunion.ca)
Loss of Salary: Eligible loss of salary reimbursement will be paid to members attending the Trans Rights & Inclusion at a Critical Moment course during hours in which they were scheduled to work. Any eligible loss of salary will be reimbursed upon confirmation of full attendance and completion of the course and in accordance with the applicable PSAC policy.
The following policies are in effect at all PSAC Events:
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY:
This event is covered by the PSAC Statement on Harassment. Please familiarize yourself further with this policy at: http://psacunion.ca/harassment.
ACOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS:
The PSAC is committed to ensuring that the accessibility requirements of our members are respected. Please indicate your needs and provide any necessary explanation that will assist us in meeting them.
FAMILY CARE POLICY:
The PSAC Family Care Policy will be in effect for the event. Please note that on-site childcare will not be available. For additional details, please see the PSAC Family Care Policy.
PSAC Statement on Scent-Free Environments:
In consideration for the health of those who may suffer from environmental disabilities, and with the goal of eliminating a contaminant from the air, the PSAC requests that all participants attending any union function refrain from using scented products. These include scented perfumes, colognes, lotions, hairsprays, deodorants and other products promoted by the fragrance industry.
All members in good standing in the Thunder Bay Regional Office service area are welcome to register.
For more information, please contact: PSAC_ThunderBay_Mail@psac-afpc.com
Registration Deadline: Extended to Sept 4, 2024. The course will be limited to 20 participants.
Registration