Supporting Workers Dealing with WFA (Nov 2012)
Are you prepared to be an advocate and support members going through a workforce adjustmentRO Contacts: Dolly Ablitt or Raj Hari
When: Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 2012
Where: PSAC Calgary Regional Office, 3rd Floor Boardroom 301 14th Sttreet NW, Calgary, AB
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days
Facilitated by staff from the United Way's Labour Program
Contact the PSAC Regional Office by phone (403 270-6555)
PSAC and the United Way Labour Program are offering a new (pilot) course for union representatives in Public Service Alliance of Canada Locals:
SUPPORTING WORKERS GOING THROUGH WFA
Course Date: Saturday November 17th and Sunday November 18th
Course Location: PSAC Calgary Regional Office
#302 – 301-14th Street NW Calgary
Course Times : 9 :00 AM. To 4:00 PM. Both days
Course Description:
Facilitated by staff from the United Way’s Labour Program, this two day course is designed for union representatives who want to help workers affected by the workforce adjustment process identify and access appropriate community resources and supports.
Mdeled, in part, on the Labour Community Advocate (LCA) program, the course will cover the following topics:
- - the impact of adjustment on workers, their families and the workplace
- - the LCA role and the qualities required to fulfill this role
- - how workers cope with adjustment
- - how impact and coping can vary based on values, beliefs and experience
- - supportive communication
- - identifying and referring workers to appropriate resources and services
If you are a union representative who would like to help workers in your Local affected by WFA, please contact the PSAC Calgary Regional Office at 403-270-6555 to register for this course.
The registration deadline is November 8th, 2012.