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Empowering Members Through Comprehensive Learning Programs

Local 70008 delivers education for members through comprehensive programs focused on workplace knowledge, employee rights, health and safety, and union advocacy. Our initiatives support our union solidarity and ensure access to resources for professional growth, combining practical training with strategies for labour relations and workplace implementation.

PSAC-NCR has a strong line-up of in-person courses designed to help members build practical skills, gain confidence, and strengthen our local.

Upcoming courses (selected):

  • Role of the Steward
  • Writing Good Resolutions Workshop
  • Duty to Accommodate (Advanced)
  • Health & Safety Basics
  • Understanding & Interpreting the Collective Agreement
  • Employment Equity
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Grievance Handling Basics

Why attend?

  • Learn practical skills you can use at work (stewarding, grievances, accommodation, health & safety).
  • Build solidarity and connections with other members across workplaces.
  • PSAC-NCR provides a Leave Letter you can give your employer if you need time off to attend.

For registration details and the full course calendar, visit the PSAC-NCR course page or contact the regional education team.