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.
Learn more about PSAC's fight for greater workplace accessibility
Read More [7]
PSAC has been working to protect and defend the rights of Indigenous Peoples for decades
Read More [9]
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]
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]
Learn about your employer's obligation to identify and remove barriers in your workplace
Read More [15]
What do I do if I have been discriminated against at work?
Read More [16]
Latest updates
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[17]May 28, 2025Federal court upholds harmful caps on human rights damages: PSAC to continue advocating for legislative change
Federal court upholds harmful caps on human rights damages: PSAC to continue advocating for legislative change [17] -
[18]May 8, 2025Bear Witness Day: Support Equitable Access to Services for Indigenous Youth
Bear Witness Day: Support Equitable Access to Services for Indigenous Youth [18] -
[19]April 30, 2025Jewish Heritage Month: Celebrating Jewish history and amplifying members’ voices
Jewish Heritage Month: Celebrating Jewish history and amplifying members’ voices [19] -
[20]April 30, 2025Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating diversity and sharing our stories
Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating diversity and sharing our stories [20] -
[21]April 24, 2025Rana Plaza: 12 years of fighting for corporate accountability
Rana Plaza: 12 years of fighting for corporate accountability [21] -
[22]April 11, 2025PSAC 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 [22]
Read more [23]