Toronto RO: Local Officers’ Training (In person, Nov 29-30)

This is an introductory course for new Local Officers who need to know how to run a Local. Sessions cover the role of the Local Executive; Local administration, including by-laws and budgets; effective communications and Local meetings; and how the Local can access the wider resources of the PSAC. A major theme throughout the course is the organizing model of unionism and how to put it into practice so as to build a strong union presence at the workplace.

This course will be delivered in person for the duration of two days. Please read the dates and times carefully.

Dates:
Saturday, November 29, 2025 – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, November 30, 2025 – 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Toronto RO Boardroom – 90 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto ON

Prerequisite: Talking Union Basics (TUB)

Upon successful completion of the course, members will be reimbursed as per approved policy. The course must be attended and 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 Local Officers’ Training, 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.

Please note, the Per Diem 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:
All PSAC events are harassment free. We can neither condone nor tolerate behavior which undermines the full and equal participation of all participants in all union activities. 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.

All PSAC members in the Toronto RO service area, in good standing, are welcome to register.

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

Registration open until Friday, October 31, 2025.

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The PSAC is committed to ensuring that PSAC Education Programs are accessible to ALL members. The information requested in this section will help us assess our success in reaching members who belong to groups identified in the PSAC Human Rights Policy.

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The PSAC Accommodation Policy strives to ensure that union activities are barrier-free for participants. Upon acceptance to the course, registrants may be required to further specify their accommodation requests to facilitate their participation.

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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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