TUB Course coming soon - registration deadline January 20, 2012

Stronger skills equal

stronger representation

• 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.

2011 Bursaries

Congratulations to the 2011 Bursary Award recipients. See list.

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Union Counselling Training

YEU will be hosting Yukon-based Union Counselling Training this fall. There will be no cost to participants. Please contact the YEU office for more information.

PSAC On-Line Training

On-line training from PSAC - see page 2 of the January 2011 YEU Newsletter for details.

General Course Descriptions

Talking Union Basics (TUB)

Next course February 3-4, 2012

Course Information

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.

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. January 18, 2012 SS Round Table information

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 organize the members in the workplace.

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