This is the Public Service Alliance of Canada's key “introductory” course open to all members working in the Yukon Territory.

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 is the course for you.

The course introduces the collective agreement, your employee rights, and your rights as a member of the PSAC. You will learn about the many opportunities to be active in the union and ways you can make a contribution to building strong locals in your region.

The Talking Union Basics course is a prerequisite to all other advanced PSAC Education courses.

PSAC will pay for transportation, and accommodation for participants from outside of Whitehorse as well as loss of salary and benefits (where applicable). Family care will be reimbursed as per PSAC policy. In addition, participants from Whitehorse are entitled to claim $50.00 dollars per day to offset the cost of transportation and lunch.

The PSAC is committed to ensuring that the accessibility requirements of our members are respected. Please indicate your needs and provide any necessary explanation that will assist us in meeting them.

Approvals will be given on a first come first served basis so please register early to secure your spot.

The course will be limited to 20 participants.
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Are you curious about what the union does for you? Or about your rights at work? Or about how you can make a difference?

All YEU members from Dawson, Mayo, and the surrounding area are welcome to join in this day dedicated to Union Education. Sessions include Introduction to the Union, Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Your Contract, Health and Safety Basics, and more. You'll connect with other union members from northern Yukon and have time to discuss what matters to you.  

You can participate with no loss of pay.

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This is a two-day workshop for YEU members looking to gain skills and experience by facilitating education sessions for other members of their union.

You will:

• learn about popular education and facilitation techniques for both in-person and Zoom union education sessions
• practice your facilitation skills by helping deliver “Welcome to Your Union" and "Top 10 Things to Know About Your Contract" education sessions in your Local 

Click here to read more about the role of a member facilitator.

Applicants for this training should be prepared to commit to being a member facilitator for at least the next 18 months. Participants will be selected by their Locals. The deadline to RSVP is March 1st. 

Conversations in the workplace are key to building an informed and high-participation union. Yet many members are hesitant to talk openly about issues and the union. If you are going into bargaining this year, talking about the issues that affect you and your co-workers is especially important. All workers need to know that they have the right to speak about union and workplace matters, wear buttons and show support for the bargaining team. If this isn't happening, then your co-workers may need a bit of coaching from union leaders and stewards.

Join us in this Zoom session to get more comfortable "talking union" at work.

You can read about the real rules about union activity at work here.

Click the red Send RSVP button below to let us know that you are coming.

We know that when workers come together, we can do great things! We can challenge unfairness and build a supportive workplace for all.

Join our group of Local Organizers who are connecting with members, sharing their knowledge, and helping to build a stronger union. We need more members who are willing to step up. 

At this meet-up, Local Organizers will share what they've been doing in their workplaces since our last gathering and we'll make plans for the year, 2023.

Are you interested in becoming a Local Organizer? Please check out our webpage for this pilot project and contact Lynne Pajot to find out how to get started. 

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Your Collective Agreement (aka your contract) spells out your rights in the workplace. It is not always easy to understand as it often uses legal language and some articles must be read together in order to get full answers. 

In this 90-minute Zoom session, you'll learn about some of the most common leave provisions like vacation, sick, special and casual. We'll also discuss what to do when you are denied your requests for leave.

By the end of the 90-minute session, you'll feel more comfortable navigating your contract, understand important rights and know what to do when your rights are not being respected. 

Please RSVP to let us know that you are planning to attend.

Keen to learn more on your own? Check out this course: PSAC online learning

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Your Collective Agreement (aka your contract) spells out your rights in the workplace. It is not always easy to understand as the collective agreement often uses legal language and some articles must be read together in order to get full answers. 

In this 90-minute Zoom session, we'll cover rest periods (breaks) and meal periods and how overtime works when you are required to work through your breaks. Unions negotiated paid periods to allow workers to rest and recharge. We know the body and mind need these breaks yet with understaffing, many members feel compelled to work through these rest periods. 

By the end of the session, you'll feel more comfortable navigating your contract, understand your rights around paid and unpaid rest and meal periods, and know what to do when your rights are not being respected.

Keen to learn more on your own? Check out this course: PSAC online learning

Please RSVP to let us know that you are planning to attend.

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Your Collective Agreement (aka your contract) spells out your rights in the workplace. It is not always easy to understand as it often uses legal language and some articles must be read together in order to get full answers. 

In this 90-minute Zoom session, we'll cover Acting Pay, and how to proceed when you believe you are performing duties that you think are above your pay grade. When your job description (aka Statement of duties) doesn't match your actual work, this can trigger a process called reclassification.

By the end of the 90-minute session, you'll feel more comfortable navigating your contract, understand important rights and know what to do when your rights are not being respected.

Keen to learn more on your own? Check out this course: PSAC online learning

Please RSVP to let us know that you are planning to attend.

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Is fairness at work important to you?

Are you interested in learning more about your rights and sharing knowledge with your co-workers? If so, we want you to consider becoming a Shop Steward.

Shop Stewards are the representatives of the Union in the workplace. You can read more about the role of the steward here.

The path of the Shop Steward starts with a two-day course which will further develop your communication and problem-solving skills. 

We are currently recruiting Shop Stewards in many workplaces. Contact your Chief Shop Steward or Local President for details on becoming a Steward in your Local. Contact information is on the Local page of the website.

If you think this role is for you, we hope you'll join us for the course. Save a spot by clicking the red SEND RSVP button below.

After this course, new Shop Stewards will receive mentoring from experienced Stewards.

Not sure this role is for you? Contact us for more information about the course and the path to becoming a Shop Steward.

All YEU education is free with no loss of pay for members taking courses during their work time. 

Please note that space is limited. RSVP now! 

The deadline for registration and submitting approved Union Education Leave is February 15th.

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