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Member Training

Shop Steward Round Tables

YEU Shop Steward Round Table learning sessions are offered monthly from September through March. The sessions run on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until noon in the YEU training room. See schedule in right column for details, or register here by submitting our simple On-Line Form.

Bursaries

Each year YEU awards eight bursaries of $1000 each. The deadline for submission of Bursary applications occurs in September. Information about the program and application requirements is available from the YEU office. The 2010 Bursary Application form is available in the right column.

• Labour Courses – Funds are available for tuition reimbursement for members taking labour related coursework.
  
• Local Development – Locals interested in organizing their own member development workshops or courses may apply to the YEU for funding by submission of a proposal.
  
• Collective Bargaining Training – These courses are provided from time to time, as required by the expiry of collective agreements. Contact the union office to find out when the next session might be scheduled.
  
• Other – a limited amount of funding is available to assist members in attending labour related conferences and workshops.

Talking Union Basics (TUB)

Talking Union Basics (TUB) is invaluable for stewards, but all members are encouraged to become better informed.

This course covers:

    - knowing your rights;

    - protecting your rights;

    - exercising your rights;

    - improving your rights

by introducing you to your Collective Agreement, solving problems through the grievance process, and introducing you to the structure of the Public Service Alliance as well as the collective bargaining process..

2010 YFL Courses

Labour Education &

Professional Development

• Women in Leadership

   October 19 to 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4 days)

• Facing Management

   September 16 & 17 , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Collective Bargaining

   October 14 & 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Health & Safety

• Introduction to Occupational Health &
   Safety

  September 27
  October 26

• Basic Occupational Health & Safety

Evening Courses

  May 31 & June 1
  September 27 & 28
• Chemical Hazards in the Workplace/
   WHMIS Awareness

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (over 2 evenings)
  May 25 & 26
  Jun 1 & 2
  Nov 22 & 23

• Advanced Occupational Health & Safety

   for Committees

  December 9

See YFL website for information or to register online.

Local Officer Advanced Training (LOAT)

Local Officer Advanced Training (LOAT) is 4-day residential course offered and delivered periodically by PSAC. It is open to Local officers and Shop Stewards. Participants learn how to work together as a team to efficiently administer their Local's business and orgamize the members in the workplace.

Contact the PSAC office at 667-2331 for participant qualifications and scheduling.