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Human Rights

Human Rights

The Public Service Alliance of Canada unequivocally supports the principles of human rights as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights [1], the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [2] and the Canadian Human Rights Act. [3]

PSAC pledges to work toward the achievement of equality for all its members and to eliminate discrimination and increase the participation of disadvantaged groups in the workforce.

PSAC Anti-Harassment Initiatives Fund [4] ensures that locals, DCLs, area councils, regional committees, regional councils and components have access to resources to address and/or raise awareness to fight harassment in all its forms.

We strive to:

  • Promote human rights issues through education.
  • Support collective bargaining proposals to further our human rights goals.
  • Pressure the employer at all levels to end discriminatory practices, implement special measures to eliminate barriers to employment, and redress past and present systemic discrimination which has an adverse impact on our membership.
  • Continue to lobby for changes in legislation to achieve full bargaining rights in the public service and strengthen the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act [5].
  • Participate with other groups with similar goals to improve benefits and conditions for disadvantaged people in Canada.

Disability issues [6]

Learn more about PSAC's fight for greater workplace accessibility
Read More [7]

Employment equity [6]

We're working to change workplace culture and hiring practices
Read More [8]

Indigenous issues [6]

PSAC has been working to protect and defend the rights of Indigenous Peoples for decades
Read More [9]
LGBTQ2+ flag

2SLGBTQIA+ [6]

PSAC is committed to defending the rights of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
Read More [10]
PSAC Anti-Racism Action Plan

PSAC Anti-Racism Action Plan [6]

Meaningful change means real action – not just words
Read More [11]

Women's rights [6]

Our union has been able to win important improvements in the lives of women
Read More [12]

Pay equity [6]

Women are still not receiving equal pay for work of equal value
Read More [13]
Social Justice Fund

Social Justice Fund [6]

The labour movement has an important role in fighting the social and economic inequities that impact the lives of workers and people in Canada and around the world
Read More [14]
group of diverse people at a meeting

Duty to accommodate [6]

Learn about your employer's obligation to identify and remove barriers in your workplace
Read More [15]
woman sitting at desk with fingers pointing at her

Discrimination at work [6]

What do I do if I have been discriminated against at work?
Read More [16]

Latest updates

  • [17]
    April 30, 2025

    Jewish Heritage Month: Celebrating Jewish history and amplifying members’ voices

    Jewish Heritage Month: Celebrating Jewish history and amplifying members’ voices [17]
  • [18]
    April 30, 2025

    Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating diversity and sharing our stories

    Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating diversity and sharing our stories [18]
  •  Rana Plaza - Never Again [19]
    April 24, 2025

    Rana Plaza: 12 years of fighting for corporate accountability

    Rana Plaza: 12 years of fighting for corporate accountability [19]
  • Sharon sitting in a chair, turned towards another woman who has her back to the camera. [20]
    April 11, 2025

    PSAC denounces election pledges to defund equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada’s public service

    PSAC denounces election pledges to defund equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada’s public service [20]
  • PSAC logo [21]
    April 11, 2025

    PSAC reiterates call for an immediate arms embargo on Israel

    PSAC reiterates call for an immediate arms embargo on Israel [21]
  • Arab Heritage Month [22]
    April 1, 2025

    PSAC honours Arab Heritage Month

    PSAC honours Arab Heritage Month [22]
Read more [23]

Source URL: https://psacunion.ca/human-rights

Links
[1] http://www.ohchr.org/en/udhr/pages/introduction.aspx
[2] http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-15.html
[3] http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/h-6/
[4] https://psacunion.ca/anti-harassment-initiatives-fund
[5] https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-5.401/
[6] https://psacunion.ca/
[7] https://psacunion.ca/disability-rights
[8] https://psacunion.ca/employment%20equity
[9] https://psacunion.ca/indigenous-issues
[10] https://psacunion.ca/2slgbtqia
[11] https://psacunion.ca/psac-anti-racism-action-plan
[12] https://psacunion.ca/womens-rights
[13] https://psacunion.ca/pay-equity
[14] https://psacunion.ca/social-justice-fund
[15] https://psacunion.ca/accommodate
[16] https://psacunion.ca/what-do-i-do-if-i-have-been-discriminated-0
[17] https://psacunion.ca/jewish-heritage-month-celebrating-jewish-history
[18] https://psacunion.ca/asian-heritage-month-celebrating-diversity-and
[19] https://psacunion.ca/rana-plaza-12-years-fighting-corporate
[20] https://psacunion.ca/psac-denounces-election-pledges-defund-equity
[21] https://psacunion.ca/psac-reiterates-call-immediate-arms-embargo-israel
[22] https://psacunion.ca/psac-honours-arab-heritage-month
[23] https://psacunion.ca/node/8745