Education Program in Northwest Territories

This course is open for all GNWT and NWTPC members in Inuvik. When: November 30 – 5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. December 1st – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Inuvik Location: Mackenzie Hotel, 185 Mackenzie Road. Deadline to Apply: November 26, 2018 For more information on registration and course objectives, please view the attached poster.  

This course is open for all GNWT and NWTPC members in Norman Wells. When: November 23 – 5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. November 24– 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Norman Wells Location: Heritage Inn, 27 Mackenzie Drive Deadline to Apply: November 20, 2018 For more information on registration and course objectives, please view the attached poster. 

This course is open for all GNWT and NWTPC members in Fort Smith When: November 16 – 5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. November 17 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. November 17 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. November 18-12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.  Where: Fort Smith Location: Northern Lights Museum, 110 King Street, Large Gallery Deadline to Apply: November 15, 2018 For more information on registration and course objectives, please view the attached poster. 

TALKING UNION BASICS - November 16-17, 2018

PREVENTING VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE This two-day advanced course provides information and enforcement tools on the Canada Labour Code Part II requirements on violence prevention.  Territorial perspectives and Human Rights issues will also be addressed. Selection preference will be given to members who are active Local Officers and/or active Health and Safety Committee Members or Representatives. This course is open to all members in the Northwest Territories and Kitikmeot Region. see attached education schedule for more information

GRIEVANCE HANDLING This two-day course will develop participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in effectively solving problems at the workplace. A major portion of time will be spent on the relevant technical skills i.e. identifying, investigating, writing up, and presenting grievances. This course is open to all members in Northwest Territories and Kitikmeot Region, see attached education schedule for more information.  

Introduction to Health & Safety Training Health & Safety Activism In this course, participants will examine why Health & Safety is a Union issue. Members will learn about union perspectives on Health & Safety, the Internal Responsibility System and increase their knowledge on the rights and responsibilities of workers. June 15 - 16, 2018 -- 9:00 am – 4:30 pm HAY RIVER, NT LOCATION TBD  

Introduction to Health & Safety Training Health & Safety Activism In this course, participants will examine why Health & Safety is a Union issue. Members will learn about union perspectives on Health & Safety, the Internal Responsibility System and increase their knowledge on the rights and responsibilities of workers.   June 8 - 9, 2018 -- 9:00 am – 4:30 pm NORMAN WELLS, NT LOCATION TBD  

Talking Union Basics course (TUB) is the PSAC’s “cornerstone” introductory course. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member; how the PSAC works; and what happens to your union dollars, Talking Union Basics provides answers to these questions.   June 15, 2018 -- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm YELLOWKNIFE, NT Northstar Building Training Centre -- 4910 53rd Street   Registration DEADLINE is June 1, 2018  

This course explores key provisions in members’ collective agreements and introduces an easy four-step framework for interpreting the contract.    June 16, 2018 -- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm YELLOWKNIFE, NT Northstar Building Training Centre -- 4910 53rd Street   Registration DEADLINE is June 1, 2018