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Members are encouraged to utilize the Education Resources that are offered from the PSAC Atlantic Region.
Your local executive highly encourages you to sign up for the PSAC Education that is offered. Please contact your
local executive if interested. Remember also, that we will help with the costs for expenses...contact us to find out
more!
NS - PSAC Education Program - January to June 2020PSAC
Education Program - January to June 2020| BASIC PROGRAM | January
25-26, 2020 Saturday - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday - 8:30am – 4:30pm
| Talking Union Basics - This course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members
and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education.
See poster here.
| Sydney
| January 25-26, 2020 Saturday
- 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday - 8:30am – 4:30pm | Talking Union Basics
- This course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced
union education.
See poster here.
| Halifax | February 1, 2020
Saturday - 8:30am –
4:30pm | Strike Preparation - This course provides participants with the knowledge and
the skills to perform their role during a strike; the skills and confidence necessary to picket effectively; the ability to
understand the personal problems that striking workers may face. It will give participants a trade union attitude towards
strikes and will give them the skills to conduct an effective strike at the local level.
See poster here.
| Sydney | February 8-9, 2020
Saturday - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday
- 8:30am – 4:30pm | Grievance Handling – This course provides new PSAC
Shop Stewards with essential basics for grievance handling and effective stewarding.
See poster here.
| Halifax | February
15th, 2020
Saturday – 8:30am – 4:30pm | Convention Preparation –
This workshop will introduce activists to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The why, what and how of conventions
is introduced. This course is intended for delegates and observers attending convention.
See poster here.
| Halifax | February 29-March 1, 2020
Saturday – 8:30am –
4:30pm
Sunday – 8:30am – 4:30pm | Young Workers Course - In
this course, participants will meet other young workers to share experiences, discuss and analyze the issues they face at
work, in the union, and in society. You will also share and learn about global issues and the role of young workers in the
dynamic movement for social justice.
See poster here.
| Halifax | March 28, 2020
Saturday - 8:30am – 4:30pm | ***Please note this course has been posponed. New date TBD. We apologize for any inconvenience.***
Strike
Preparation - This course provides participants with the knowledge and the skills to perform their role during
a strike; the skills and confidence necessary to picket effectively; the ability to understand the personal problems that
striking workers may face. It will give participants a trade union attitude towards strikes and will give them the skills
to conduct an effective strike at the local level.
See poster here.
**THIS COURSE IS NOW AT CAPACITY. WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY MORE MEMBERS
AT THIS TIME** | Halifax | March 28, 2020
Saturday - 8:30am - 4:30PM | ***Please note this meeting has been posponed. New date TBD. We apologize for any inconvenience.***
Strike
Preparation - This course provides participants with
the knowledge and the skills to perform their role during a strike; the skills and confidence necessary to picket effectively;
the ability to understand the personal problems that striking workers may face. It will give participants a trade union attitude
towards strikes and will give them the skills to conduct an effective strike at the local level.
See poster here.
| Sydney | March 29th, 2020
Sunday - 8:30am - 4:30pm | ***Please note this course has been posponed. New date TBD. We apologize for any inconvenience.***
Strike
Preparation - This course provides participants with
the knowledge and the skills to perform their role during a strike; the skills and confidence necessary to picket effectively;
the ability to understand the personal problems that striking workers may face. It will give participants a trade union attitude
towards strikes and will give them the skills to conduct an effective strike at the local level.
See poster here.
**THIS COURSE IS NOW AT CAPACITY. WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY MORE MEMBERS AT THIS TIME** | Halifax | April
18-19, 2020
Saturday - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday - 8:30am – 4:30pm | ***Please note this course has been posponed. New date TBD. We apologize for any
inconvenience.***
Violence Prevention - This course will highlight the legal requirements on violence
prevention with Part II of the Canada Labour Code and assist participants knowing the existing recourses available to prevent
and deal with violent occurrences in the workplace. This course is open to Health and Safety Committee members, Local
Executive members and Local Stewards.
See poster here.
| Halifax | |
UPCOMING CONFERENCES & EVENTS | | March 13-15, 2020 | PSAC Atlantic Racially
Visible Members Conference
(Separate application) | Halifax | | April 3-5, 2020 | ***POSTPONED***
PSAC National Women’s Conference
(Separate application) | Ottawa | | June
26-28, 2020 | ***POSTPONED***
PSAC Atlantic
Regional Convention
(Separate application) | St.John's NL |
PSAC Education Program - Nova Scotia
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(September – December 2019) Basic Program |
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September 7, 2019
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Federal Elections Training -. This one-day course will
explore how politics affects our daily lives, and equip members to engage in the political process in their region, and build
the type of society we want leading up to the federal election |
Sydney |
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September 7, 2019
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Federal Elections Training -. This one-day course will
explore how politics affects our daily lives, and equip members to engage in the political process in their region, and build
the type of society we want leading up to the federal election |
Halifax |
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September 21-22, 2019
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Talking Union Basics - This course is the first introduction
to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education. |
Sydney |
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September 28-29, 2019
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Talking Union Basics - This course is the first introduction
to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education. |
Halifax |
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October 5-6, 2019
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Introduction to Canada Labour Code Part II
This
course is an introduction to the Canada Labour Code, Part II. It will cover the internal responsibilities system, as well
as the employer and employee responsibilities of this legislation. The course is for Health and Safety Committee members and
members who are interested in knowing more about Health and Safety in federally regulated workplaces |
Sydney |
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October 19-20, 2019
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Intro. To Local Officers - This is an introductory course for any new officers or those who may be interested in the role of the local
union officer. This will give Local Officers essential knowledge for upholding their Local responsibilities and building a
strong union. Participants learn: how an effective Local functions; roles and responsibilities of the Local Executive; how
Executives can work well as a team, how to engage members, and dealing effectively with management. |
Halifax |
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October 26-27, 2019
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Advance Duty to Accommodate - This course will help members
to develop a broader capacity for effective representation on the issue of duty to accommodate for members with disabilities.
Applicants should be union representatives who have had some training and exposure to issues related to duty to accommodate.
It is preferable that applicants have also previously taken the Introduction to Duty to Accommodate course and/or the Grievance
Handling course. |
Halifax |
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November 2-3, 2019
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Grievance Handling – This course provides new PSAC
Shop Stewards with essential basics for grievance handling and effective stewarding. |
Halifax |
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All PSAC members can also do on-line education training on different topics
at the following link: www.psacunion.ca/online-learning Members can also access new on-line steward courses at the following
link: http://vubiz.com/shop-stewards Advanced
Program |
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November 28- December 1, 2019
Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Advanced Local Officers - Ideally two or more members of
the same local executive should participate in this course. You will develop leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and
mobilization skills. Course content includes the role of the local executive, strategic planning, local activities, local
committees and terms of reference, communicating and recruiting, representation issues and the Duty of Fair Representation,
local meetings, improving the effectiveness of union management, consultation, and rights and protections of union representatives.
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Halifax |
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UPCOMING CONFERENCES & EVENTS |
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September 14-15, 2019 |
Our Communities, Our Union, Our Rights: an introduction to the PSAC for Indigenous
Members - The Atlantic Region of the Public Service Alliance
of Canada is pleased to provide an opportunity for Indigenous members to learn how they can navigate the structures of the
PSAC. This course has been designed for members who have had little or no previous involvement with their union and is a great
first step to understanding how unions work for working people. This two-day training will provide members with a way of empowering
themselves to effect change in their workplaces, communities and union. |
Membertou |
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October 4-6, 2019 |
PSAC Atlantic Regional Women’s Conference |
Gagetown |
Education Program - NS Region - January to May 2019Course | Date
and Location | Description | Information and
Registration | Talking
Union Basics | January 19-20, 2019 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood
Drive, Suite 301, Halifax | This
course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | Talking Union Basics | February 23-24, 2019 PSAC
Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301, Halifax | This
course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | Violence Prevention in the Workplace | February 23-24,
2019 Holiday Inn 300 Esplanade, Sydney | This
course will highlight the legal requirements on violence prevention with Part II of the Canada Labour Code and assist participants
knowing the existing recourses available to prevent and deal with violent occurrences in the workplace. This course is open
to Health and Safety Committee members, Local Executive members and Local Stewards who have knowledge and experience with
Health and Safety Legislation. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | Understanding and Strengthening our Collective Agreements | March
2-3, 2019 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301, Halifax | This
training will equip participants with basic skills to interpret their collective agreement and to apply it to their day-to
day experience at work. It will then explore two major dynamics that influence the outcomes of the collective bargaining process.
Participants will take a critical look at how politics and economics impact their lives and the terms and conditions of their
work. They will then discuss strategies for strengthening their agreements through member mobilization & collective action. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | | Grievance Handling | March 9-10, 2019 PSAC Cal
Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301, Halifax | This course provides new PSAC Shop Stewards with essential
basics for grievance handling and effective stewarding. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | Grievance Handling | April 27-28, 2019 Holiday
Inn, 300 Esplanade, Sydney | This course provides new PSAC Shop Stewards with essential basics for grievance
handling and effective stewarding. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | Introduction to Canada Labour Code Part II | April 27-28, 2019 PSAC
Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301, Halifax | This course is an introduction
to the Canada Labour Code, Part II. It will cover the internal responsibilities system, as well as the employer and employee
responsibilities of this legislation. The course is for Health and Safety Committee members and members who are interested
in knowing more about Health and Safety in federally regulated workplaces | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | | Shop Steward Training | May 25-26, 2019 PostponnedPSAC Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301, Halifax | This
two-day course is for both new and experienced Stewards wishing to build on their representation and advocacy skills. The
course will explore the concept of Duty of Fair Representation and the responsibilities a Steward has when working with and
representing members. The course will also help Stewards gain the confidence they need to deal with a wide range of workplace
issues such as human rights and mental health. | Postponned | | Advanced Program | | Unions Work for Women | May
3-5, 2019 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301, Halifax | The
goal of the course is to build a better union, better workplaces and a better society by encouraging and supporting active
PSAC women in their struggle for fairness, equality and social justice. | For more information and registration details please click this link. |
Course | Date
and Location | Description | Information and
Registration | Talking
Union Basics | September 8-9, 2018
PSAC Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood
Drive, Suite 301
Halifax | This
course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | Talking Union Basics |
September
15-16, 2018
Holiday Inn 300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A7 | This
course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | (New Date)Introduction to Duty to Accommodate | September
22nd, 2018 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301
Halifax | This
one-day course will provide participants with an understanding of the Duty to Accommodate (DTA) in the workplace as it relates
to human rights and membership representation. By the end of this course, participants will have a better understanding of
the Duty to Accommodate, understand who has a role in DTA (Employer, Employee, Union), recognize that DTA does not only apply
to physical disabilities and will be familiar with the Meiroin and Grismer cases. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | Grievance Handling |
November 3-4, 2018
PSAC
Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301
Halifax | This course provides new PSAC Shop Stewards
with essential basics for grievance handling and effective stewarding. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | Violence Prevention in the Workplace | November
17-18, 2018 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301
Halifax | This
course will highlight the legal requirements on violence prevention with Part II of the Canada Labour Code and assist participants
knowing the existing recourses available to prevent and deal with violent occurrences in the workplace. This course is open
to Health and Safety Committee members, Local Executive members and Local Stewards who have knowledge and experience with
Health and Safety Legislation. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | Local Officers Training | November
24-25, 2018 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom
287 Lacewood Drive, Suite 301
Halifax | This
is an introductory course for any new officers or those who may be interested in the role of the local union officer. This
will give Local Officers essential knowledge for upholding their Local responsibilities and building a strong union. Participants
learn: how an effective Local functions; roles and responsibilities of the Local Executive; how Executives can work well as
a team, how to engage members, and dealing effectively with management. | See poster attached for more information
and details on how to register | | Advanced Program | Atlantic School
Building it stronger:
A union school for movement builders | October 17-21,
2018
DoubleTree by Hilton, Dartmouth, NS | The Atlantic School brings together union activists
from the four Atlantic Provinces with a foundation in union education to advance their skills in the company of the region’s
most activated members. | The deadline to apply was June 7, 2018. | Online
learning | Our online program offers union training at your own pace and time. These introductory
courses provide a solid overview on a range of topics. Explore the union’s basic roles and responsibilities including
the services it provides all members. Visit PSAC's online learning centre. |
WFA Lunch & Learn
I have arranged a WFA session that will be
put on by the PSAC regional representative responsible for members at our local. This will take place on Wednesday, June 6th at noon in boardroom 1524.
I know a lot of you have questions that you are still
waiting to be answered and I believe this session will offer it to you as well as a different perspective. Also, please
note that you do not need to be affected by WFA or Surplus to attend this session as we are all affected by the cuts and the
impacts on our co-workers. See below for more details on session:
Your Rights in the Face of Budget Cuts
A
45 minute info session to find out about the Work Force Adjustment Appendix and resources which can help you.
Objectives:
- Increase knowledge about the protections
afforded through the WFAA
- Link members with other unions resources
which can be of assistance
- Build awareness and support for PSAC actions
to fight cuts to services and jobs
If
you are planning to attend, please confirm your attendance with me and remember we are all affected!
In
solidarity,
Rhonda
President,
Local 80820
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