Education Application

Use the form below to either apply for a course, or request to be placed on a waiting list for that course. Please ensure to check the availability and name of the courses (see course list below) before submitting.

Course List

List of courses for UPSE.

UPSE - Welcome to UPSE

This course is the first step for any member who would like to become involved in UPSE. It is a very informative course for any member who would like to learn more about their union. It is also a pre-requisite for all other UPSE sponsored educationals.

This course includes a history of UPSE, the union’s organizational structure, the role of the steward as well as brief overviews of grievance and bargaining processes.

Next course date:          To be determined

Call the UPSE office to put your name on the list. (902) 892-5335 or TF 1 (800) 897-8773 or use the contact form above.

UPSE – Steward Level I

A member contemplating taking on a Steward role within their local or members who have been elected to the role but have not yet been trained are encouraged to apply. No member may represent UPSE as a Steward until they have taken the mandatory training.

As per UPSE Policy participants must have completed the Welcome to UPSE course before attending any other educational.

Next course date:           To be determined

Call the UPSE office to put your name on the waiting list. (902) 892-5335 or TF 1 (800) 897-8773 or use the contact form above.

UPSE – Steward Level II

This second level course builds on the framework of steward skills established in our Level I course. This course focuses on representation issues: knowing your membership, working with your union executive, grievance preparation, problem solving, conflict resolution and representation skills.

Applicants must have completed the Welcome to UPSE and Steward Level I courses.

Next course date:           To be determined

Call the UPSE office to put your name on the waiting list. (902) 892-5335 or TF 1 (800) 897-8773 or use the contact form above.

CLC and PEI FEDERATION OF LABOUR - Steward Level III

The Steward as Leader - highlights the basic leadership role of stewards in the local union and the responsibilities that this role entails in the face of a changing union. The theme of this course is how to effectively build a union that is fair and inclusive for all members, what kind of committments and strategies are required from the steward, the executive of the local and the union itself. Responsibilities such as human rights and the duty of fair representation will be highlighted.

The Steward as Leader is third in a series of CLC Steward courses. Participants should already be well grounded in basic steward training. As per UPSE Policy participants must have completed the Welcome to UPSE course before attending any other educational.

Next course date:           To be determined

Call the UPSE office to put your name on the waiting list. (902) 892-5335 or TF 1 (800) 897-8773 or use the contact form above.

UPSE - Steward Level IV

The Steward as Educator - is designed to assist activists develop skills and confidence in educating members around union issues in the workplace, issues that affect the workplace and community issues of the day.

As per UPSE Policy participants must have completed the Welcome to UPSE course before attending any other educational.

Next course date:           To be determined

Call the UPSE office to put your name on the waiting list. (902) 892-5335 or TF 1 (800) 897-8773 or use the contact form above.

UPSE - Voting Delegates

All first time convention delegates, or returning delegates who would like a refresher in parliamentary procedure, are invited to attend this course. This course happens annually in the fall before convention.

Next course date:           To be determined

Call the UPSE office to put your name on the waiting list. (902) 892-5335 or TF 1 (800) 897-8773 or use the contact form above.