Grievance Handling (In-Person, Edmonton)

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: May 22nd, 2026

Please note that after the registration deadline, names will be placed on a waitlist for the course.

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How many years have you been a PSAC member? *

• 1 - 3 yrs
• 4 - 8 yrs
• 9 - 15 yrs

What are you most interested in learning about in this course? *

What is the one thing you want to know about unions or your union - Public Service Alliance of Canada? *

Do you require a union leave letter for loss of salary? *

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

Shift schedule: Please provide your scheduled work hours (example M - F, 0800 - 1700) *

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 the Edmonton Regional Office at Edmonton-Registration@psac-afpc.com

Do you require Family Care? *

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For any questions, please contact the Edmonton Regional Office at Edmonton-Registration@psac-afpc.com

Please reference the Family Care Policy to ensure eligibilty and requirements: https://psacunion.ca/family-care-policy

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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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)

ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FORM - Do you have a disability relevant to the course we need to address? *

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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. *

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

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