Toronto RO (GTA): Grievance Handling (In-Person – April 12-13, 2025)

GRIEVANCE HANDLING gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to work with members at the initial stages of the grievance procedure and how to mobilize members around workplace problems. 

This course will be delivered over 2 days. Please read the dates and times carefully.

Location: TBD
Session 1 – Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Session 2 – Sunday, April 13, 2025 – 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Open to: All members, and new Local Stewards are encouraged to apply.

Prerequisite: Talking Union Basics (TUB) or its equivalent.

Registration Deadline: March 12, 2025

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.

Loss of Salary: Eligible loss of salary reimbursement will be paid to members attending the 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.

Education and Travel Policy will be in effect. Upon successful completion of the course, members will be reimbursed as per approved policy. The Course must be completed in its entirety before the per diem is issued. 

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.

ACCOMMODATION 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.

SCENT FREE POLICY:
To assist members with environmental sensitivities, all PSAC events are scent-free events.

REGISTRATION:

All members in good standing in the GTA (Region 5) service area who have completed a TUBS course are welcome to register.

The course will be limited for participants. Approvals will be given on a “first come, first served” basis, so please register early to secure your spot.

For more information, please contact: PSAC_Toronto_Mail@psac-afpc.com

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With this registration, I agree to attend and participate in all course sessions. I have read the PSAC policy documents (https://ontario.psac.com/policy-and-info/) on human rights and harassment, and I understand my responsibilities in accordance with them. By submitting the registration form, you are indicating your agreement.

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