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As you move forward in the process of deeming and becoming members of our union, PSAC-USJE have created a process to welcome CM input to this round of collective bargaining.
Communications and Political Action
January 31, 2018
This section will provide you with the foundation of health and safety. Learn about workplace hazards, rights and responsibilities, preventative measures, injury prevention, compensation and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). It has been designed not only to provide information to those who are new to health and safety, but also to have a resource for experienced activists needing basic information.
January 31, 2018
1. Workplace health and safety committee identification form
Committees made up of union and employer appointed representatives need to be established in every workplace that normally directly employs 20 workers or more, according to Section 135 of the Canada Labour Code Part II.
January 31, 2018
No job is worth dying over. You have the Right to Know, the Right to Participate
and the Right to Refuse Dangerous Work.
The step by step process
Do you feel your health and safety is at risk in your workplace? Follow these steps.
Health and safety assistance in your region
Regional Health and Safety Representatives are available to assist members with specific health and safety issues.
Working with our national health and safety program
January 31, 2018
Do you feel your health and safety is at risk in your workplace? Follow these steps.
1. Tell your supervisor. In all Canadian jurisdictions, including the Federal jurisdiction, the respective occupational health and safety acts state that it is the primary duty of the employer to provide workers with a safe workplace. Your supervisor is the first link in a chain that goes to the top, so they need to be told about the hazards and dangers you discover in the workplace.
January 10, 2018
1. Tell your supervisor. In all Canadian jurisdictions, including the Federal jurisdiction, the respective occupational health and safety acts state that it is the primary duty of the employer to provide workers with a safe workplace. Your supervisor is the first link in a chain that goes to the top, so they need to be told about the hazards and dangers you discover in the workplace.
An important note: No job is worth dying over. You have the Right to Know, the Right to Participate and the Right to Refuse Dangerous Work.
November 15, 2017
A useful resource of definitions for the most common labour terms.
July 17, 2017
The Finance Minister has said he would like the new Canada Infrastructure Bank up and running by the end of 2017. Operational details for the project were only included in the recently-tabled Budget Implementation Act, and the government has already begun a recruitment drive for the Bank’s leadership.
June 15, 2017
PSAC celebrates the news that the Senate has finally adopted Bill C-16, which will enshrine trans rights into Canadian law. Bill C-16 finally passed the Senate on June 15, after passing the House of Commons in October 2016.
“This represents a huge step forward in defense of trans peoples’ right to work in an environment where they are respected and protected against prejudice and hate,” said Robyn Benson, PSAC National President.