Grievance Handling Course (In-Person, Winnipeg)

Note: The PREREQUISITE for this course is Talking Union Basics, no exceptions.

This two-day advanced course will provide new union stewards with the essential framework for handling grievances. We will develop participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in effectively solving problems at the workplace prior to filing grievances. This course will help build the technical skills such as identifying, investigating, writing up, and presenting grievances. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to work with members at the initial stages of the grievance procedure, and how to mobilize members around workplace problems.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: February 20^th, 2026
Please note that after the registration deadline, names will be placed on a waitlist for the course.

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Have you previously taken the course Talking Union Basics? *

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If you selected Yes, which date did you take the course? *

If you selected no, what equivalent union experience do you have? *

Have you ever filed a grievance in the last 2 years? *

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Are you a member of your local executive or a shop steward? *

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If yes, what position? *

Do you require Loss of Salary? *

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If yes, please indicate the date(s) and start/end times of your shift(s) in the next box below.

Shift Schedule (for eg. Friday, yy/mm/dd from 8 am to 4 pm, 9 am to 5 pm, etc) *

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. For any questions, please contact winnipeg-registration@psac-afpc.com

Do you require travel and/or accommodations? *

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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 winnipeg-registration@psac-afpc.com.

Do you require Family Care? *

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Family Care will be in accordance with the PSAC Family Care Polidy (https://prairies.psac.com/family-care/). For any questions, please contact winnipeg-registration@psac-afpc.com

The PSAC is committed to ensuring that the 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) *

ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FORM - Do you have a disability or disabilities? *

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The PSAC is committed to accessibility and therefore we ask that you explain any accessibility requirements below if necessary so that the PSAC can better accommodate you. The information collected below will be held confidential and will not be disclosed except where necessary to respond to your request for accommodation. Please list options for accommodating your functional limitations and restrictions in order to allow you to fully participate in the event. *

Other Comments: You may be required to provide relevant medical documentation that will assist us to respond to your request.

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS AND/OR ALLERGIES - Do you have any dietary requirements or any allergies that we should be aware of ? *

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