Webinar: Why do conservatives want to take away your Rand Formula, and what is it anyway? - June 19 & 20, 2013

Join us for this webinar to discuss:

• The origins of the Rand Formula and how it helps workers
• Why conservatives don't like it

Follow the link below to sign up for this very important educational segment.

http://www.psac.com/news/2013/issues/20130614-e.shtml?l=1

Strike Training and Women's Committee Meeting

Two more dates to mark on your calendar -

Lethbridge Area Women's Committee Meeting
Monday, April 22, 2013 5-7pm
Palliser School Board, 3305-18 Ave N Lethbridge AB

First meeting!
Election of Officers
PSAC members in Lethbridge & Area in good standing and who identify as female are welcome.
Please let a member of the executive know that you wish to attend as a meal will be served.


Strike Training
Tuesday, April 23, 5-8pm
Sandman Hotel

Registration is required.
Register here by Apr 16.
http://prairies.psac.com/education/events/tc-strike-prep-course-lethbridge

This training is especially important to members of the TC bargaining team.

Upcoming meetings

We have several meetings and training upcoming in April. Please mark your calendar.

Local 30048 Meeting
Monday, April 8, 2013
7 pm
Lethbridge Research Centre Cafeteria Conference Room

Agenda:
Local By-law changes
Local Dues Increase
Bargaining update
If you wish to add an agenda item, please contact Stephanie Erb at stephanieerb68@yahoo.ca by Apr 1/13. Please plan to attend.  

Questions? Contact any current executive member. 


Lethbridge Area Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
6pm
Community Room, Lethbridge Police Station

Special guest: PSAC National President Robyn Benson

Please RSVP to gkrokosh@shaw.ca as food/beverages will be provided.
All PSAC members in Lethbridge Area in good standing are welcome to attend.


Lethbridge District Labour Council meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
7pm
3305-18 Ave N Lethbridge AB

Contact a member of your local executive if you are interested in attending.


Also coming up this month -
Lethbridge Area Women's Committee meeting
Strike Preparation Training

Upcoming Education in Lethbridge

“Talking Union Basics/Local Officers Training”
Friday, March 22, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 23, 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Sunday, March 24, 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Sign-up Deadline: March 8, 2013
Members may choose to attend either course offered, or both over the course of the weekend.
Please talk to a member of the Local 30048 executive for more information and to sign up.

Are you interested in labour history? Knowing more about your rights and responsibilities? Understanding your collective agreement? Talking Union Basics is a great place to start. We encourage all members to take this course.

Regional Seminar

The Regional Seminar will be held in Calgary March 2-3, 2013. If you are interested in attending, please see a member of your local executive.

Education In Action project - Cancelled

PSAC’s Social Justice Fund is offering PSAC Prairies members the opportunity to participate in an Education In Action project in Guatemala for two weeks between March 8 - 22, 2013.

The Education In Action (EIA) organization is supported in part by the PSAC Social Justice Fund and engages Canadian volunteers to deepen their understanding of Guatemala and building solidarity by working closely with the Comité Campesino del Altiplano (CCDA) who are strengthening communities in Guatemala.

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please complete the attached application form. Applications must be received by the office of the REVP by Monday, January 28, 2013 at noon via e-mail (davisa@psac.com) or fax (204-943-0652). You can also apply online at http://prairies.psac.com/social-justice/apply-for-the-education-in-action-project

This has been cancelled.

Education Planning Meeting - Lethbridge

Education Planning Meeting - Lethbridge

11 December 2012

17h30 - 20h

Community Room, Lethbridge Regional Police Station, 135 – 1st Avenue South, Lethbridge

Sign-up Deadline: December 6, 2012

RO Contacts - Dolly Ablitt and Raj Hari

This Education Planning meeting is open to members in Lethbridge. Members in outlying areas will be able to give their input via a conference call and information about the call will be coming out shortly.

Please contact the Regional Office if you are interested in attending using the contact info provided below.

Judy Shannon, the Regional Education Officer for the Prairies will be facilitating this meeting. 

The PSAC Prairie Region Council Education Committee invites you to Come and Join Us

for a conversation about the 2013-2015 PSAC Prairie Region Education Plan

Date:              TUESDAY DECEMBER 11TH

Time:              5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., supper provided

Location:        Community Room, Lethbridge Regional Police Station, 135 – 1st Avenue South  Lethbridge, Alberta

Come out and meet other PSAC members and staff who share your

interest in the PSAC Prairie Region education program

Reimbursement for loss of salary and/or family care costs

will be provided (leave form and/or receipts required)

Please RSVP to the PSAC Calgary Regional Office.

Phone:  1-800-461-8914 by Thursday December 6th

A Woman's Place is in her Union - Workshop Nov. 24 - Calgary

The PSAC Prairie Region is pleased to offer a new union education event:

A Woman's Place is in her Union

During this one-day workshop participants will:

♀  discuss the history of women’s work and the labour movement

♀  celebrate the gains made in our journey towards equality

♀  develop strategies for the work still to be done

♀  make friends, create allies and build solidarity!

The workshop is open to PSAC women in the Prairie region. 

Space is limited so register early!  Preference will be given to 2012 Women at Work course applicants who were not able to participate in the course, and to women active in their Local Women’s committee, Component Women’s Committee, or a PSAC Regional Women’s Committee.

PSAC Calgary RO       

Telephone: (403) 270-6555          Toll-free: 1-800-461-8914

Reminder - Grievance Handling Course - Oct 27-28- Lethbridge

Wednesday, October 17 is the deadline to sign up for the Grievance Handling Course to be held Oct 27-28 in Lethbridge. 

RO Contact: Raj Hari - harir@psac.com 

This course will develop your knowledge and confidence in effectively solving problems at the workplace. You will learn how to systematically approach workplace issues and build your grievance handling skills, such as identifying problems, investigating concerns, and writing and presenting grievances. 

Register online: http://prairies.psac.com/education/events/grievance-handling-lethbridge

Webinar-Speaking out on Cuts to Federal Public Services

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
6-7pm

PSAC members in the federal public service continue to deal with affected notices and the follow-out from ongoing cuts. Stewards play a crucial role in advising members of their rights regarding speaking out against the cuts to services and their jobs.

Link to it here-
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=781863db81c974cf297a8fa95&id=c1ab371369&e=a4032aa883

Grievance Handling Course Announced

Dates have been announced for a grievance handling course to be held in Lethbridge October 27-28. The sign up deadline is October 17. If you have interest in handling grievances and becoming a Shop Steward, please talk to a member of the local executive and sign up.

Details:
http://prairies.psac.com/education/events/grievance-handling-lethbridge

About the course:
This course will develop your knowledge and confidence in effectively solving problems at the workplace.  You will learn how to systematically approach workplace issues and build your grievance handling skills, such as identifying problems, investigating concerns, and writing and presenting grievances.

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