Education Program in Nunavut

There will be a Burnt By Phoenix presentation at the PSAC Regional Office Boardroom in Iqaluit on Thursday, February 15, 2018. The meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please see our poster for more details and alternate dates. 

There will be a Burnt By Phoenix presentation at the PSAC Regional Office Boardroom in Iqaluit on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. The meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please see our poster for more details and alternate dates. 

The PSAC's Union Development Program (UDP) has been one of the most comprehensive union leadership training programs in Canada for more than 35 years. This program provide an advanced learning opportunity for emerging leaders to develop the necessary analysis and skills to identify and support union priorities, and to expand our pool of skilled activists who can inspire others. Are you passionate about standing up for unions and workers’ rights? Do you believe in fairness, social justice and human rights?

THE FOLLOWING COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS IN IQALUIT. Deadline for registration: September 25, 2016 This two-day course for union stewards 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. REGISTRATION

THE FOLLOWING COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS IN POND INLET. Deadline for registration: September 11, 2016 This course is the union’s key “introductory” education event. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how the PSAC works, and what happens to your dues dollars, then Talking Union Basics provides answers to these questions. The course also introduces the collective agreement and will develop participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in effectively solving problems at the workplace.

THE FOLLOWING COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS IN IQALUIT. Deadline for registration: August 31, 2016

The following course is open to all members in Arviat. Deadline for registration: August 21, 2016 This course is the union’s key “introductory” education event. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how the PSAC works, and what happens to your dues dollars, then Talking Union Basics provides answers to these questions. The course also introduces the collective agreement and will develop participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in effectively solving problems at the workplace.

The CBC documentary Silence of the Labs investigates the changing landscape of public funding for scientific research and its relationship to public policy. The documentary highlights perspectives from the scientific community and the impact of government research funding decisions on all Canadians. This is a must see documentary that raises important issues about public-interest science and the state of our democracy. Free Admission Beverages and snacks will be offered to everyone