Domestic Violence at Work: PSAC Training for Representatives in Northern Saskatchewan (In Person – Saskatoon)

Open to all Northern Saskatchewan Union Representatives
2.5 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 domestic violence on the lives of workers. The results show that more than 1/3 of workers experience (or have experienced) domestic violence and for over half of those, domestic violence follows them to work. More than 80% of those experiencing domestic violence said that it impacts their work performance and/or ability to get to work.

Eliminating and advocating to end violence against women has been a longstanding priority for PSAC members. Several resolutions on this issue have been adopted throughout the years. At the 2015 PSAC National Triennial Convention, members adopted a resolution to develop a domestic violence education training program. This course is a result of the action of members to bring this issue forward as a workplace and union issue.

If you are willing to take on advocacy and referral for members in the workplace who are experiencing domestic violence, we invite you to apply for this course. Participants will receive information and training on how to deliver short awareness presentations to other members on the topic of domestic violence in the workplace. There will be support worker(s) available throughout the course.

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• – explain why domestic violence is a workplace issue and what the union can do to support members who experience domestic violence.
• – identify the role and responsibilities of the parties with regards to supporting someone in the workplace who experiences domestic violence.
• – recognize the signs, in the workplace, that someone might be experiencing domestic violence.
• – support and refer members who experience domestic violence.
• – deliver a short awareness presentation to members, on domestic violence in the workplace.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 2nd, 2026
*Please note that after the registration deadline, names will be placed on a waitlist for the course.

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Please note, that no member should be at a loss of salary for any courses taken. PSAC will cover salary for courses taken during your regular scheduled work hours. Our Finance department will require a copy of you shift schedule and a pay stub.

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Travel arrangements will be in accordance with the PSAC Travel Policy (https://psacunion.ca/travel-policy). Approved participants will be contacted individually regarding travel arrangements. For any questions, please contact Yim Fung CHIEH chiehhj@psac-afpc.com

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Family Care will be in accordance with the PSAC Family Care Policy (https://prairies.psac.com/family-care/). For any questions, please contact Yim Fung CHIEH at chiehhj@psac-afpc.com

The PSAC is committed to ensuring that the accessibility and dietary requirements of our members are respected. Please indicate your needs in the box below and provide any necessary explanation that will assist us in meeting them (i.e. airborne, nuts etc)

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