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May
21
21
May

Message from our national president, Chris Aylward

With vaccinations against COVID-19 ramping up across the country, we can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.

May
17
17
May

Social Justice Fund supports evacuated communities in Northwest Territories

PSAC Social Justice Fund, in collaboration with the Union of Northern Workers (UNW), is allocating $60,000 for emergency relief to support the residents of the flooded communities of Fort Simpson a

May
17
17
May

Alex Silas elected as PSAC-NCR Regional Executive Vice-President

Delegates elected Alex Silas as Regional Executive Vice-President at the 2021 PSAC NCR Regional Triennial Convention. Delegates also elected Chantal Fortin as Alternate Regional Executive Vice-President, and Diane Girouard as Treasurer.
May
14
14
May

May 17 - International day against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia

Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing

May
14
14
May

Save The Date: Discussion on Systemic Racism in the Labour Movement

May
13
13
May

Negotiations begin to improve Public Service Health Care Plan

PSAC has kicked off negotiations with the employer to improve the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP), which provides benefits to most federal public service workers and retirees.  
May
13
13
May

Public service pensions putting profit before people

PSAC opposes the use of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) funds to take water out of public hands in Brazil. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is buying 45 per cent of Igua Saneamento, a Brazilian s

May
12
12
May

Jamey Mills re-elected as PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President, BC

Jamey Mills has been re-elected by acclamation to serve as the PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President for British Columbia.

May
11
11
May

PSAC urges government action on Gaza attacks and illegal expulsions from East Jerusalem

PSAC strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes against Gaza and police raids against Palestinian worshippers at the Al Aqsa Mosque, a highly sacred site for Muslims worldwide, as Palestinians mark the final week of Ramadan.

 

May
11
11
May

Save The Date: Asian Heritage Month Panel Discussion

 

May
10
10
May

FB group: Register now for national town hall meetings

PSAC-CIU will be holding virtual town hall meetings over the next few weeks to give FB members the latest updates on bargaining and outline our next steps as we ramp up to mobilize for a fair contract.  

May
7
7
May

PSAC disappointed by ruling on Bill 21

The Quebec Superior Court has recently ruled on Bill 21, the Act respecting the laicity (secularism) of the State.