Education Program in Yukon

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?

This evening workshop will introduce union members to the process used to make change within the union. Members will work on drafting resolutions as well as strategies for obtaining support for those resolutions. Please register for this evening workshop via email to Barb Fayant PSAC Regional Representative at fayantb@psac-afpc.com. Deadline to register is Monday August 29th. *A light supper will be provided in lieu of per diems.  

This course introduces an easy four-step framework for interpreting your Collective Agreement. We will practice applying the four –step interpretation method and examine cases. Using a number of case studies, we will also practice applying the collective agreement to actual workplace situations. How to Apply: Online: click here to complete and submit your registration.

please note that this course has been POSTPONED--DATE TBD This brand new two-day advanced course will provide information and better enforcement tools to PSAC Locals and Health & Safety Committees on the Canada Labour Code Part II requirements on violence prevention as well as its applicable regulations. How to Apply: Online: click here to complete and submit your registration.

This course will take you through the basic steps of creating and maintaining respectful work environments. Together we will identify the signs of an unhealthy workplace, look at underlying factors, gain an understanding of different forms of harassment and identify concrete solutions for creating healthier working relationships. We will also examine what is meant by diversity and what measure can be used to make our workplaces more inclusive. With regard to harassment and bullying, we will look at the legal framework, policies and recourse routes.

This is an introductory course on union basics and is open to all members. *** Please note that this course is a pre-requisite for many other PSAC courses. How to Apply: Online: click here to complete and submit your registration. For more info, contact: dalleys@psac.com (Shawna) 1-888-938-2331 or (867) 667-2331 or FAX: (867) 633-5347 PSAC, 100 – 2285 2nd Ave, Whitehorse YT, Y1A 1C9

This brand new, two-day advanced course will provide information and better enforcement tools to PSAC Locals and Health & Safety Committees on the Canada Labour Code Part II requirements on violence prevention as well as its applicable regulations.

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

This one-day workshop will introduce activists to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention.  The why, what and how of conventions, as follows: ► convention procedures ►writing resolutions and speaking to them ► rules of order  ► and a mock convention ….will have you ready and confident for upcoming union conventions!!!Registration can be completed in 3 ways:

Grievance Handling - November 29 and 30, 2013Feel your Collective Agreement is being violated?Want to be confident when someone comes to you for help with a workplace issue?Wondering if your boss can do THAT?Want to develop your confidence and skills in handling grievances?Then, please, join us for this two day training session!! (Loss of salary to attend is covered, as well as, travel related costs - as per PSAC Policy)Need Family Care Costs covered - we do that - as per PSAC Policy.