Courses

Have you just joined your workplace and become aware you are now a union member? Did you recently participate in a strike and are now more curious about your union? Let us introduce you to your union and your rights as a worker. There are benefits to being a PSAC member! Join us for a…

Democracy Happens when Workers Have a Voice.  When laws are drafted, when policies are enacted, when political decisions are made; are workers needs and perspectives respected? After all paid vacations, strike protections, pay equity did not happen without workers’ voices.  This course will look at historical, political, and union perspectives that will leave you with…

This course examines the role of employers, unions, and workers in meeting the “Duty to Accommodate”.  Participants will learn about the legislative basis as well as the practical application of the duty to accommodate.  The course will explore case law, and assess measures the union can actively promote to ensure a more accessible workplace for…

Open to all Northern Saskatchewan Union Representatives2.5 day course Prerequisites:Talking Union Basics (TUB) In December 2014, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) released the results of a survey that was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children, of Western University in Ontario (CREVAWC), on the impact of…

This course is the union’s key “introductory” education event. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how PSAC works, and what happens to your due’s 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…

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 how the Local can access the wider resources of the PSAC. A major theme throughout the…

If you are a PSAC Steward with some experience representing members with management and you want to improve and practice your representational skills, then this course is for you. The PSAC Advanced Representation Training for Stewards is a two-day, advanced course, with a focus on representation. You will look at various routes for engaging members…

This 2-day course will bring together Local Executive members from different Locals for skill development and knowledge building. Local Executive members will learn to work more effectively by developing an understanding of their roles and responsibilities.  The course will introduce alternatives to assist with decision-making processes, and help participants develop the tools necessary for managing Local workloads more…

This 1-day course will bring together Local Executive members from different Locals for skill development and knowledge building. Local Executive members will learn to work more effectively by developing an understanding of their roles and responsibilities.  The course will introduce alternatives to assist with decision-making processes, and help participants develop the tools necessary for managing Local workloads more…

Consultation is used to develop and maintain sound and harmonious labour-management relations. It is a joint process of gathering and providing information, and obtaining input from those involved in anticipated changes; development of policies, procedures, and methods; conditions of employment; and other matters of interest. This course provides the tool and tips to create effective…