Education in Westman

REGISTRATION CLOSED: Dates: February 26 - 27 & March 1st 2021 Location: Online Zoom 

All are welcome to join the November 24th Webinar – 16 Days of Activism.  The webinar will inspire and motivate all union activists to prepare to engage in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.  A is for Activist Advocate, Abolitionist, Ally. Actively Answering A call to Action Are you an Activist? (Innosanto Nagara) There are many actions that can be taken to eradicate gender-based violence – join us - become involved and empowered for change.  

The PSAC Regional Offices would like to invite you to participate in an Education Forum to better understand your education needs and hopes for Fall 2020.   Covid #19 has brought about many changes in our lives – how we work, engage with others, and our union activists.  Prairies PSAC staff have been very busy with helping members through numerous challenges during these times by providing Health and Safety information, helping members adjust to new worksite realities and work from home.  

In order to address many of the concerns in our workplaces with the constantly evolving responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PSAC Prairie Region offered an interactive webinar detailing employer responsibilities, and employee options to protect themselves from exposure, most importantly through a worker’s right to refuse dangerous work, by reviewing the legislation for both federally and provincially legislated workplaces. We also reviewed other actions workplaces can take to protect the health and safety of all.

The following courses are open to all Manitoba PSAC members in good standing.

Grievance Handling Course - Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24, 2019 (9:00 am to 4:30 pm) This two-day course for union stewards will develop participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in effectively solving problems at the workplace. 

Violence Prevention Training for Stewards - Friday, October 25 (5:30 to 8:30 pm), Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27 (9:00 am to 4:30 pm) This two and half day course will cover basic aspects of Health & Safety every steward should be aware of when representing members with workplace issues that pertain to their physical & mental health.

Resolution Writing Course - Saturday, October 5, 2019 (9:00 am to 4:30 pm) This one day course will help develop a clear understanding of the importance of properly written resolutions, exercise resolution writing skills and to develop strategies on how to promote resolutions being passed at Convention. 

Talking Union Basics Course - Friday, September 27 (5:30 pm to 8:30 pm) & Saturday, September 28 (9:00 am to 4:30 pm) This Friday night & Saturday course is the union’s key “introductory” education event. 

KAIROS Blanket Exercise