Toronto RO: Talking Union Basics (TUB) – In person, Feb 28-March 1

February 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026

9am - 5pm

Toronto RO Boardroom

Talking Union Basics introduces members to the PSAC, and prepares you for more advanced union education. It provides a historical and structural overview of the union, introduces participants to the collective agreement, and gives a chance for hands-on practice in problem-solving.

This course is a prerequisite for many advance-level educational courses.

All members represented by the Toronto Regional Office and in good standing are welcome to register.

This course will take place in person at the Toronto RO – 90 Eglinton Ave. East

Loss of Salary: Eligible loss of salary reimbursement will be paid to members attending the course Talking Union Basics, 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:
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.

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

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 30, 2026

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.
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.
Clear Signature
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.