Course Listings

A trained membership is an active membership and active members build a strong union. Find out more about PSAC BC’s union education program here.

Building Solidarity with Indigenous Communities (3 Days, in person) – Vancouver

Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (all three days)

Location: PSAC Vancouver Regional Office (200 - 5238 Joyce Street, Vancouver BC V5J 6C9) This course will provide education to PSAC members on the history and struggles of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) People and Peoples across Turtle Island. We will discuss the history and legacy of Residential Schools, Indian Hospitals, the Indian Act,…

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Why Fascism, Tyranny and Authoritarianism are Union Issues (1 Day, in person) – Kamloops

Friday, October 23

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Delta Hotels by Marriot Kamloops (540 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B2) Course Description: This workshop was developed to action resolution (22/GEN-009) adopted at the 2022 PSAC National Triennial Convention, which called for PSAC to provide education to the membership to raise awareness about fascism and white supremacy.  This workshop covers the issues of…

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Why Fascism, Tyranny and Authoritarianism are Union Issues (1 Day, in person) – Abbotsford

Saturday, October 24

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6) Course Description: This workshop was developed to action resolution (22/GEN-009) adopted at the 2022 PSAC National Triennial Convention, which called for PSAC to provide education to the membership to raise awareness about fascism and white supremacy.  This workshop covers the issues…

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ABC’s of UMCs (1 Day, in person) – Kamloops

Saturday, October 24

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops (540 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B2) Course Description: Do you often wonder how to make your Union Management Consultations more effective and help you deal with issues at the workplace? If so, this is the course for you! Together, we will examine the legal framework, protocol and practice…

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Introduction to the Duty to Accommodate (1 Day, in person) – Abbotsford

Sunday, October 25

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC) Course Description: 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…

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Domestic Violence at Work: PSAC Training for Representatives (DVW) (2.5 Days, in person) – Victoria

Saturday, October 31 - Monday, November 2

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Location: PSAC Victoria Regional Office (202 - 503 Park Place, Victoria, BC) Tentative Hours of Session (to be confirmed): Saturday, Oct. 31: Lunch provided; Session from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Sunday, Nov. 1: 9 AM to 5 PM Monday, Nov. 2: 9 AM to 2:30 PM Course Overview: Eliminating and advocating to end violence…

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Why Fascism, Tyranny and Authoritarianism are Union Issues (1 Day, in person) – Victoria

Saturday, November 21

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: PSAC Victoria Regional Office (202 - 503 Park Place, Victoria, BC V9A 0H4) Course Description: This workshop was developed to action resolution (22/GEN-009) adopted at the 2022 PSAC National Triennial Convention, which called for PSAC to provide education to the membership to raise awareness about fascism and white supremacy.  This workshop covers the issues…

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Introduction for Local Officers Training (ILOT)(1 Day, in person) – Victoria

Sunday, November 22

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: PSAC Victoria Regional Office (202 - 503 Park Place, Victoria, BC V9A 3P1) Course Description: This is an introductory course for new Local Officers who need to know how to run a Local. Sessions may cover the role of the Local Executive; Local administration, including by-laws and budgets; effective communications and Local meetings; and…

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Grievance Handling (GH) (2 Days, in person) – Prince George

Saturday, December 5 - Sunday, December 6

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (both days)

Location: Ramada Plaza Prince George (444 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1R6) Course Description: 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…

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Postponed: An Introduction to the PSAC for Indigenous Members (2.5 Days) – Vancouver

This course has been postponed until Spring 2027

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Please note: this course has been postponed until Spring 2027. Location: PSAC Vancouver Regional Office (200 - 5238 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9) Are you a First Nations, Inuit or Métis PSAC member who would like to learn more about your union? If yes, we invite you to apply for the PSAC BC An…

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