Education & Training

FPSE is committed to providing our members with opportunities to develop and strengthen skills in labour relations, bargaining, organizing, political action and communications. Find out more about our certificate program here.

The FPSE Labour Relations and Public Policy Advocacy Certificate Program (LRPPA) provides comprehensive skills development in critical areas of labour relations and post-secondary education advocacy through a series of courses. The program draws upon the expertise and skills of our union activists and staff, by using a collegial and interactive style. The LRPPA certificate will help build your capacity to speak out for post-secondary education and your faculty members.

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Conferences

Through your Local, members have access to conferences hosted by FPSE, the BC Federation of Labour, the Canadian Association of University Teachers, and more.

Courses

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The FPSE Labour Relations and Public Policy Advocacy Certificate Program (LRPPA) provides comprehensive skills development in critical areas of labour relations and post-secondary education advocacy through a series of courses. The program draws upon the expertise and skills of our union activists and staff, by using a collegial and interactive style. The LRPPA certificate will help build your capacity to speak out for post-secondary education and your faculty members.

Local Workshops

FPSE provides on-site workshops presented by our experienced Staff Representatives for individual locals upon request. The most popular workshops are Steward Training, Collective Bargaining and Effective Union Executives. Talk to your local executive about scheduling a workshop.

Standing Committees

FPSE conducts workshops and professional development events for our Standing Committees. FPSE Standing Committees meet twice a year and have a representative from each local across the province. If you are a committee member, ask your committee Chair about scheduling a workshop.

Spring Conference

A wide selection of workshops and educational opportunities are presented at the FPSE Spring Leadership Conference. The conference focuses on developing the skills and knowledge of the membership and activists.

AGM and Convention

FPSE schedules a wide range of workshops and events for AGM delegates. Topics range from trends in post-secondary education, human rights, workplace safety, bargaining, and government policy.

Webinars

FPSE periodically offers webinars on topics of interest to post-secondary educators.