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June
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June

National Indigenous Peoples Day: Decolonizing our union 

June 21 is an occasion to celebrate Indigenous history, culture, and diversity, as well as the many contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canada. For non-Indigenous Canadians, and for organizations like PSAC, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on our history and to recognize the untruths in the settler’s perspective so we can learn how to decolonize our organizations and communities in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. 
June
20
20
June

PSAC-UVAE launch new campaign to stop contracting out services to veterans

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Union of Veterans’ Affairs Employees (UVAE) have launched a campaign calling for the federal government to stop contracting out services to veterans and hire more permanent case managers.

June
17
17
June

FB bargaining: Team lays out priorities in first round of talks  

The latest round of negotiations for PSAC-CIU members employed by CBSA kicked off when the FB bargaining team met with Treasury Board to exchange proposals on June 16 and 17. This followed the FB National Bargaining Conference, held in Ottawa from March 31 to April 2. 
June
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June

Government lifts vaccination policy for federal workers

The federal government announced it will lift the vaccination policy for all workers in federally regulated workplaces as o

June
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June

Coalition calls on Canada to stop funding Philippine counter-terrorism campaign

The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines Canada (ICHRP) and 20 organizations including faith-based institutions, non-governmental organizations, PSAC and other unions are calling on the Canadian government to stop funding so called “counter-terrorism measures” in the Philippines. 
June
7
7
June

Register now: National panel on supporting Indigenous members at the bargaining table 

This Indigenous History Month, join PSAC members from across treaty and unceded territories in a panel moderated by Lorraine Rousseau, regional executive vice-president for the North, to talk about bargaining demands that support Indigenous members, and how we can work together to advance Indigenous workers’ rights at the bargaining table.
June
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June

PSAC 2022 National Triennial Convention sets course for challenges ahead

More than 500 delegates charted a path forward for the union at PSAC’s National Triennial Convention, which was held virtually from May 27 to June 3.

June
3
3
June

Register now: National panel on decolonization and labour 

In honour of National Indigenous History Month, join our panelists to discuss decolonization in the labour community and what steps members can take to support decolonization and indigenization of ourselves and our union. 
June
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3
June

Still Thirsty for Justice: PSAC launches second campaign to ensure clean water for all

In collaboration with Indigenous communities and in the spirit of reconciliation, PSAC is launching our second campaign to demand safe, clean, water for all.

June
2
2
June

PSAC members renew support for national leadership

Delegates attending the PSAC’s 2022 National Triennial Convention re-elected Chris Aylward to a second term as national president and elected Sharon DeSousa as national executive vice-president. 

June
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June

PSAC-UNDE: Government must address toxic culture in Canada’s military after damning external review

The external review into Canada’s military released this week highlights the sheer magnitude of systemic violence and harass

May
27
27
May

National President’s Report to the 2022 Convention

Four years have passed since the last national convention and my election as National President.