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Education Program

 

The PSAC is proud to offer its members a union education program that ranks among the best and most comprehensive within the Canadian labour movement. Our various courses provide members with learning opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and personal confidence. Union education encourages participation and promotes mutual respect and understanding between members and the union leadership. A trained membership is an active membership and active members build a strong union.

Here is a list of upcoming courses in BC- fill out an application online or download a course application form (pdf) and mail or fax it back to us if you would like to take a PSAC weekend course.

Please note the In Residence courses require a more detailed application form which will be available closer to the dates of the course. Also note that all PSAC courses and events are scent free. All courses start at 9AM and end at 4:30PM, unless otherwise noted.

See below for a news and information related to the PSAC Education Program in BC. Visit the national website for more information about the PSAC National Education program.

Photos: Union School 2012

Apr 5, 2012 •

PSAC activists from all around the province gathered in March at PSAC BC's 2012 Union School. This year's School, held under the theme “Our Strength: Mobilizing and Fighting Back!” provided participants with the opportinity to learn, practice and take back strategies and skills to mobilize and in the fight back against federal government cuts and privatization.

PSAC BC Union School - March 23 – 25, 2012

Feb 8, 2012 •

Our Strength: Mobilizing and Fighting Back

What is the Union School?

Union Education at its best! Union School is open to all members - it provides you with a unique opportunity to gain more specialized knowledge and skills while networking with other members from across the BC Region so that you can return to your workplaces and locals energized and ready to empower other members!

How to apply

Labour College of Canada Program

Oct 26, 2011 •

A College for Workers

The Labour College opened its doors to workers in 1963. Today, it offers a four-week Intensive Program of post-secondary learning for union activists who want to enhance their leadership capacities.

Who Should Apply?

Important notice re: Advanced Steward Training applications

Oct 24, 2011 •

Due to technical difficulties with the fax machine in the Vancouver Regional Office, all applicants to the Advanced Stewards Training are asked to telephone the office (604 430 5631 or 1 800 663 1655) to confirm that the application was received properly and printed out - please do so even if you received a confirmation of receipt.

Apologies, and thank you.

Advanced Steward Training - Apply Now!

Oct 17, 2011 •

Advanced Steward Training

Have you been working in your local as a steward and wish you had more knowledge about specific workplace issues?  Do you want to develop your skills to better represent your members?  Then this is the course for you!

Apply Online For PSAC Weekend Courses

Oct 5, 2011 •

Please use this form to apply for PSAC weekend courses. If you do not know your PSAC ID#, call the Vancouver RO @ 604 430-5631 or 1 800 663-1655 and we will look it up for you.

Please note that the fields marked with a * are required - the form will not process your application if left blank.

PSAC Statement On Harrassment

Jul 7, 2011 •

PSAC Statement On Harrassment

(Excerpt from the Policy adopted by NBoD January 1997)

Expense Entitlements For Courses

Jul 7, 2011 •

updated Jan 11, 2012

Per diem: All participants who are not in travel status will receive a $25 per diem.

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Upcoming Education program Events

Representing Members with Mental Illnesses

May 26, 2012 • Vancouver, Lower Mainland BC

If People Counted

May 26, 2012 - May 27, 2012 • Prince Rupert, Northern BC

Grievance Handling

June 2, 2012 - June 3, 2012 • Victoria, Vancouver Island

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