Education in Westman

All Manitoba Locals, NVP's, RVP's, Committee members and PRC Representatives We are currently working on putting together our Manitoba Winter/Spring Education Schedule for 2018. As a reminder here are the courses that were offered in the fall. Talking Union Basics – September 2017 Facing Management – October 2017 Grievance Handling – October 2017 Women’s Place is in Her Union – November 2017 Day of Allies – December 2017

Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Deadline for applying has been extended to Wednesday, November 29, 2017 This new one-day course will focus on developing a greater understanding of GLB and trans issues in order to be a strong ally and representative to GLB and trans members/communities.

Saturday, November, 25, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Deadline for applying is Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Saturday, October, 28, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Sunday, October, 29, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Deadline for applying is Wednesday, October, 11, 2017 This two-day course for union stewards will develop participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in effectively solving problems at the workplace prior to filing grievances. A major portion of time will be spent on the relevant technical skills i.e. identifying, investigating, writing up, and presenting grievances.

Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Deadline for applying is Wednesday, September 27, 2017 This one-day course is designed to develop skills when meeting with management. By the end of this valuable course you will be able to; • Understand that when meeting with management you are equals • Development your knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively consult with management • Be able to effectively address issues in the workplace on behalf of members

Friday, September 22, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm & Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Deadline for applying is Monday, September 11, 2017 This Friday night/Saturday 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 following courses are open to all Manitoba PSAC members in good standing. TALKING UNION BASICS (TUB) Friday, September 22, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Deadline for applying is Monday, September 11, 2017

Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2018 (from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Location to be announced - either Winnipeg, MB or Calgary, AB An introduction to the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) for Aboriginal Members. This two-day course is for First Nation, Inuit and Metis members and live in Manitoba who have had little or no exposure to the PSAC and would like to learn more about it.

This Friday night/Saturday 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.

This one-day course will use a variety of activities to review key components of any PSAC convention including topics such as; resolutions, convention procedures (including rules of order), building an inclusive Convention, and mock resolution debate.