Course Listings

Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (36035 N. Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6) This is the union’s key “introductory” course. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how the PSAC works, and what happens to your dues dollars, then Talking Union Basics provides answers to these questions. The course…

Did you ever wonder why Unions are involved in politics? Did you ever hear people say that you should be involved in politics? Did you ever wonder if politics is really as important as many people says it is? Yes? Then Politics for Everyone is a great course for you! We are affected by decisions…

Location: Coast Prince George Hotel (770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC V2L 2C2) This training is a must for stewards and other workplace representatives, or members who want to use the acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems in the workplace. You will find out what the law says about grievances, grievors and their representatives,…

This is the union’s key “introductory” course. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how the PSAC works, and what happens to your dues dollars, then Talking Union Basics provides answers to these questions. The course also introduces the collective agreement, your employee rights and your rights as a member…

Location: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront (1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3) Please note: The ALOT course is open to Stewards and Local Officers. Are you a Local Officer and/or Steward? Are you interested in finding new ways to make your local executive function more efficiently? Do you want to gain tools and knowledge that…

Did you ever wonder why Unions are involved in politics? Did you ever hear people say that you should be involved in politics? Did you ever wonder if politics is really as important as many people says it is? Yes? Then Politics for Everyone is a great course for you! We are affected by decisions…

This training is a must for stewards and other workplace representatives, or members who want to use the acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems in the workplace. You will find out what the law says about grievances, grievors and their representatives, and the protections built in for those who choose to use the grievance…

Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6) This training is a must for stewards and other workplace representatives, or members who want to use the acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems in the workplace. You will find out what the law says about grievances, grievors and their…

Location: Crest Hotel (222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A8) Understanding and Interpreting the Collective Agreement (Day 1) This course explores key provisions in members’ collective agreements and introduces an easy four-step framework for interpreting the contract. We will practice applying the four-step interpretation method and examine cases providing examples of “aids to…

This training is a must for stewards and other workplace representatives, or members who want to use the acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems in the workplace. You will find out what the law says about grievances, grievors and their representatives, and the protections built in for those who choose to use the grievance…