Virtual Talking Union Basics (3 Days)

Thursday, October 16 - Saturday, October 18

Day 1 and Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Day 3: 9:00 AM--2:00 PM

Facilitator: Yameena Zaidi and TBA

Location: via Zoom

Course Description

This is the union’s key “introductory” course held in a virtual setting. 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. 

This virtual training will be offered using the Zoom platform.  We recommend having access to a computer with a camera and reliable internet connection to make the education experience more interactive and enjoyable. 

Hours of Session

  • October 16 and 17 from 9 AM to 3 PM
  • October 18 from 9 AM to 2 PM

Apply for this course below. Application deadline: Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4 PM Pacific

Catchment: Regionwide

Personal information

Personal, not employer email please
or your home phone number if no cell

Workplace information

if you're working remotely due to Covid, enter your usual or pre-pandemic workplace

Loss of salary and materials


PSAC Education is committed to greening our events and would like to reduce the amount of paper waste produced at our education events. Climate change, global warming and the protection of our environment are union issues. Conventions, conferences and meetings all have an impact on our environment. We can help reduce this impact by adopting environmentally-friendly practices.

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PSAC members who belong to the following groups are invited to self-identify. This information is voluntary and kept confidential and will be used for the purposes of supporting our equity initiatives and programs. Please check all that apply.
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