Sunday, May 27, 2012

Upcoming Educational Sessions in Lethbridge

We have a few educational sessions coming up in June. These are open to all members of Local 30048. If you have any questions, please contact a member of your local executive.

Strike Preparation
Saturday, June 16, 2012
8:30am-12 noon or 1pm-4:30pm

This is strongly recommended for AAFC Table 2/TC members (EG group). Others in AAFC and CFIA are welcome to attend.
This is a half day course. Please sign up for either session.
Registration Deadline: June 7, 2012

Contact a member of your local executive to sign up.


Work Force Adjustment
Friday, June 22, 2012
6pm-9pm

Please register as soon as possible at lethbridge_and_district_area_council@hotmail.com providing your name, PSAC ID #, contact information.
The Lethbridge & District Area Council strongly encourages membership participation in this educational opportunity.
Information will be provided regarding current and upcoming job cuts and Workforce Adjustment. If you have any information regarding impending or current cuts in your workplace, please bring that information with you to the Workshop.




Talking Union Basics course
Saturday, June 23, 2012
9am-5pm

Please register as soon as possible at lethbridge_and_district_area_council@hotmail.com providing your name, PSAC ID #, contact information and which of the three sessions you wish to attend.
The Lethbridge & District Area Council strongly encourages membership participation in this educational opportunity.


Facing Management
Sunday, June 24, 2012
9am-12noon

Please register as soon as possible at lethbridge_and_district_area_council@hotmail.com providing your name, PSAC ID #, contact information and which of the three sessions you wish to attend.

The Lethbridge & District Area Council strongly encourages membership participation in this educational opportunity.
Local union representatives meet with management representatives as equals for various reasons – grievance hearing, union management consultations and sometimes for collective agreement negotiations. This session will develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively
consult with or confront management to enhance the union’s presence at the workplace.


Steward Assembly
Sunday, June 24, 2012
1pm-4:30pm

Please register as soon as possible at lethbridge_and_district_area_council@hotmail.com providing your name, PSAC ID #, contact information and which of the three sessions you wish to attend.
The Lethbridge & District Area Council strongly encourages membership participation in this educational opportunity.
This course will provide an opportunity to share experiences, network and build plans, ensure members understand the political context which has motivated cuts to the Federal Public Service (FPS), actively engage members in support of the PSAC Fight-Back Campaign and intervene effectively in the Work Force Adjustment (WFA) process in their workplace.


Please see the calendar to stay up-to-date on upcoming events.
http://www.local30048.ca/calendar.html