PSAC components and locals, allied unions, and community organizations are coming together to demonstrate their support for striking Non-Public Funds workers in Ottawa, Valcartier, Montreal-St. Jean, Bagotville, Petawawa and Kingston.
Scroll down to see messages of solidarity for PSAC-UNDE members working for NPF who are fighting for fair wages in line with the rest of the federal public service, a national pay grid, and improved job security.
If you haven’t already, you can fill out the form on behalf of your local, component, union, or organization and add your name to the growing list of supporters.
Standing in solidarity at the PSAC NPF Day of Action in Yellowknife! ✊ PSAC North PSAC - AFPC #supportnpf #solidarity #canlab
Posted by UNW Admin on Tuesday, March 26, 2024
"I found it absolutely appalling when I discovered some NFP workers are barely making minimum wage and the employer refuses to come to the table to negotiate. As if that weren't bad enough, they're hiring temporary employees to continue the work, circumventing the process of negotiation completely. I am ashamed to be an employee of a government that treats any of their employees in this manner. "
- Rosemary
Pictures from the NPF Day of Action event in Yellowknife with the UNW Admin! PSAC North stands in solidarity! Find out...
Posted by PSAC North on Friday, March 22, 2024
"Local 345 at the City of Yellowknife stands in solidarity and supports the fight for fair wages and better working conditions"
- Bassel, UNW Local 345
UNDE 40801 Dundurn members were also out today to support NPF members !
— PSAC Prairie Region (@psacprairies) March 21, 2024
Tell the government to come to the table with a fair offerhttps://t.co/KnD4T02Zif
Check out more ways to take action https://t.co/PpoKjdqaDC pic.twitter.com/fDcaA2XFc1
UNDE 40802 15 Wing Moosejaw members were also out today to support NPF members !
— PSAC Prairie Region (@psacprairies) March 21, 2024
Tell the government to come to the table with a fair offerhttps://t.co/KnD4T02Zif
Check out more ways to take action https://t.co/PpoKjdqaDC pic.twitter.com/Ul9Dfb3d6B
"I stand in solidarity with NPF workers because we all deserve a fair wage, equal pay for equal work, and better job security. Stay strong and hang in there and don’t settle for anything less than what you deserve. Believe me when I say I know what you are going through. We were locked out for 5 weeks last year in -50. Stay strong and stand together for what you believe in."
- Geraldine, UNW Local 345 Wishing you nothing but the best from Yellowknife NT.
CAPE stands in solidarity with Non-Public Funds workers represented by PSAC - AFPC! They deserve fair wages, good...
Posted by ACEP - CAPE on Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Support Non-Public Funds workers! The Standing Committee on National Defence committee will likely vote on a motion...
Posted by CIU-SDI on Monday, March 18, 2024
"We stand with all NPF members on strike. We demand the employer return to the bargaining table and bargain in good faith to come to a speedy and respectful resolution!"
- Steven, UNE
CAPE stands in solidarity with Non-Public Funds workers represented by PSAC - AFPC! They deserve fair wages, good...
Posted by ACEP - CAPE on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
NCR members: Show solidarity with striking UNDE workers on March 13 ➡️ https://t.co/tMpiILYjgJ #CanLab @psac_afpc pic.twitter.com/Ug5280YwqH
— CAPE - ACEP (@CAPE_ACEP) March 8, 2024
" Solidarity, comrades!! Stay strong and stay together!!"
- Jason
"I believe all workers in Canada should be fairly paid"
- Agnes
"The more workers stand up for themselves, the more we shake the foundations of an unjust system that denies us economic, social and political equality."
- Skip, Writer for the Canadian Labour Institute
"Stick together and stay strong. I wish you the best."
- Ginette, PSAC-GSU
Stopped in to say hello and show support/solidarity for PSAC UNDE NPF folks on the picket line this morning. This is day 25 of their strike. Be great if @BillBlair @AnitaAnandMP encourage Ian Poulter to get back to the table. pic.twitter.com/kXQz48F4mR
— Labour Council (Ott) (@Ottawalabour) February 8, 2024
"The Halton Elementary Catholic Teachers stand in solidarity with the striking members of Non-Public Funds who are fighting for a fair wage! In solidarity!"
- Halton Elementary Catholic Teachers
PIPSC condemns the overreach of the Ottawa police, following the arrest of PSAC regional executive vice-president Alex Silas.
— PIPSC_IPFPC (@PIPSC_IPFPC) February 8, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/Wgqdf3MiRJ#Solidarity #CanLab pic.twitter.com/uJDynIy2b0
"Give these workers a fair offer — they deserve it!"
- Mimma, Retired
"We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at Non-Public Funds. We deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. We deserve a fair contract. We deserve fair wages. NPF = Not Paid Fairly"
– Brenda, PSAC-UNDE (Gagetown NPF)
CLC officers @larryrousseau and @Lily4Workers visited a @PSAC_AFPC NPF picket line this week. These workers provide vital support to armed forces members and veterans and, like all workers, they deserve a fair deal. pic.twitter.com/wGSZYXMz2P
— Canadian Labour (@CanadianLabour) January 31, 2024
Today I joined @psac_afpc Non Public Funds workers that are on strike across Ontario and Quebec.
— Lindsay Mathyssen (@LMathys) January 30, 2024
I rose in the house to urge the Minister to accept his obligation to these workers. pic.twitter.com/pNgEKghFC3
Fighting for fair wages and decent working conditions with @psac_afpc workers in Ottawa@AlexSilasPSAC @CTFFCE pic.twitter.com/qMtXql9xLf
— Heidi Yetman (@CTFFCEpresident) January 28, 2024
The winter rain in Ottawa isn’t keeping these dedicated @psac_afpc NPF members away from making their voices heard on the picket line! Almost 500 workers who support and provide vital programs for Canadian forces members & veterans are on strike for a fair deal. pic.twitter.com/ajnVbCQuLw
— Bea Bruske, CLC President (@PresidentCLC) January 26, 2024
PIPSC stands in solidarity with PSAC-UNDE members in the Staff of the Non-Public Funds (NPF) bargaining units as they take on strike action.
— PIPSC_IPFPC (@PIPSC_IPFPC) January 19, 2024
Read our statement: https://t.co/f6WFyTGqT0@psac_afpc #canlab #unionstrong #solidarity pic.twitter.com/IT89rkWfdM