PSAC welcomed women from all corners of the country in Ottawa on March 1-2, to take part in the very first Women’s Leadership Forum.  

Nearly 40 members attended the forum to build their leadership skills, mobilize around common goals and strategize about the ways PSAC can build and implement a Women’s Leadership Program. The goal of the program will be to increase the presence and retention of women in leadership roles throughout the union. 

The forum schedule was filled with inspirational keynote speakers, workshops, and informative panel discussions. Topics included: 

• Addressing systemic barriers facing women 

• Conducting an impactful federal lobbying meeting 

• Crafting powerful personal narratives 

• Advocating effectively for workplace rights, equity initiatives, and policy changes 

These workshops and discussion were designed for women to continue developing their expertise as leaders. 

Next steps 

PSAC is committed to fostering leadership that truly reflects the diversity of our membership. With input from women who attended the forum and results from the union’s membership survey results – PSAC will build the much-needed Women’s Leadership Program, to be launched in regions across the country later this year.