Training and Development
 

Facilitators’ orientation – “Climate change: It’s a Union issue”

Stage set for regions to offer new educational

On October 14 & 15, 2009 OPSEU’s new course, “Climate Change - It's a union issue”, was piloted.  This facilitator orientation gave participants from around the province an opportunity to learn more about OPSEU’s commitment to tackling global warming/climate change. 

The course covers the causes and impacts of climate change, makes the link between the environmental crises and social justice and examines actions that can be taken in our union, workplaces, communities and personal lives to make a difference.

In this very interactive two day session there was a lot of positive energy and excellent ideas shared.  Participants explored the role of Unions in response to climate change and made some commitment to positive action.

Participants at the “Climate Change: It’s a union issue” Facilitator Orientation
 

The generic course, which was developed by a consultant working with staff and members of OPSEU, PSAC, CUPW, CUPE, Steelworkers, BCGEU, BC Federation of Labour and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), will be revised and OPSEU’s Regional Education Committees can now add this course to their weekend education program.