Resolutions 101, Intro to the Duty to Accommodate, and Trauma-Informed Advocacy – Prince George
Friday, November 28 - Sunday, November 30
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM on Day 1 and Day 2; 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM on Day 3
Facilitator: Alex (Vital) Stuit
Location: Ramada Plaza Downtown (444 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1R6)
Applicants applying for this education offering are expected to attend all three courses on this weekend:
- Day 1: Resolutions 101
- Day 2: Introducation to the Duty to Accommodate
- Day 3 (morning only): Trauma-Informed Advocacy
Day 1: Resolutions 101
Do you want to write an effective resolution for submission to a conference or convention? This course sets out the “rules” around resolutions and will strengthen your ability to write effective resolutions.
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Have considered multiple ways to make change at PSAC
- Be familiar with the process for submitting resolutions
- Understand the criteria of an effective resolution
- Have practiced drafting resolutions and identified information needed to support a resolution
- Have shared strategies for obtaining support for resolutions in the lead-up to events
Day 2: Introduction to the Duty to Accommodate
This training is a must for Local Officers and other workplace representatives. You will learn what the law says about the Duty to Accommodate and how this law is applied in the workplace. These rights and our ability to enforce these rights have serious ramifications for the members, the union, and the employer.
Day 3 (morning only): Trauma-Informed Advocacy (Steward Series – Foundational Learning Workshop)
By the end of this workshop, Stewards will:
- Understand what trauma is and how to best support members affected by it
- Explore best practices for trauma-informed advocacy as a Steward
- Identify ways to integrate trauma-informed practice in all aspects of our work as Stewards
- Understand why being proactive and intentional in integrating the principles of trauma-informed practice in Stewards’ work leads to positive outcomes for all members, regardless of their experience with trauma, and the union