Talking Union Basics (2 Days) – Vancouver

Friday, November 14 - Saturday, November 15

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Both Days)

Facilitator: Yameena Zaidi

Location: PSAC Vancouver Regional Office (200 – 5238 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9)

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 of the PSAC. You will learn about the many opportunities to be active in the union and ways you can make a contribution to building strong locals in the BC Region.

It is recommended that members take Talking Union Basics (TUB) first, as it provides the basic knowledge you need to get the most from other PSAC courses.

Apply for this course below. Application deadline: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4 PM Pacific

Catchment: Metro

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