Applications
The Edmonton Local is proud to offer its own Local educational opportunities. If you wish to apply for a course, please read the information carefully. Applications can be found on our union bulletin boards or at the office, but you can also download a PDF application. For more information, contact the Education Officer at educate730@gmail.com or reach out to the office.
For our Local courses, we usually offer an online application. To see if the course you’re interested in attending can be applied for online, please read the information box below the course description.
From the Education Officer
We work to have as many members as possible attend the educationals for which they apply. Please be aware that the only timely method by which we can inform you of your acceptance to a course is by E-mail. If you are applying to a Local (or any) course, it is important that you: a) write your correct email address very clearly on your application; and b) add educate730@gmail.com to your email address book, or at least check your spam folder.
If there is a course you would like to see being taught in the Local, you can make a suggestion HERE.
Upcoming Educationals
Basic Shop Steward (3 day): Block 1: 14-16 April, Block 2: 21-23 April 2026
Two sessions of the course will be offered. This is a replacement for the January course that was postponed; members registered for that session will be placed in this one on a priority basis. A few openings are available in each session.
This 3-day course aims to provide new stewards with basic training, knowledge, and confidence. Topics include: the different roles of the steward; how to investigate and file a grievance; communication skills; shop steward rights; the steward as organizer/mobilizer; and key provisions of the urban operations and RSMC collective agreements.
An online application is HERE. Printable PDF form is HERE.
Deadline for NEW applications is Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 pm.
Registered members from the postponed session will be contacted by e-mail for confirmation.
Preferences for Block 1 or 2 will be accommodated to the level possible, but cannot be guaranteed.
Pension Seminar (1 day) – March 8, 2026 / April 18, 2026
This 1-day course will touch on all the moving parts of the pensionable service and explains the terminology in layman’s terms, to aid you in choosing your optimal retirement date. A must if you are considering, or approaching retirement.
Due to high volume, a second session has been added for Saturday, April 18th. Please watch your email for details.
This session is now full, and applications are closed. Watch this space for a future session.
(last updated 19 March 2026)