Jamey Mills has been re-elected as PSAC regional executive vice-president for British Columbia. Delegates to the 2023 PSAC BC Regional Convention also acclaimed Kirsty Havard as alternate regional executive vice-president.
“Alongside all the members in BC, I look forward to continuing our union’s work. Together we will improve our working conditions and make our communities better places to live.” says Jamey “Talking to members on members on picket lines over the past two weeks has reminded me just how united, resilient, and determined PSAC members can be. When we stick together, we can make real gains – not just for our members but for all workers.”
Jamey is a long-time union leader who started his journey as an activist by serving as the young workers coordinator on the PSAC BC Regional Council and as a member of the BC Federation of Labour Young Worker Committee, where he sat on the BC Fed Executive Council.
He was first elected regional executive vice-president in 2017 and sits on the Alliance Executive Committee, where he represents members in British Columbia and helps set PSAC’s national direction. In British Columbia, he chairs and coordinates the work of the PSAC BC Regional Council.
Jamey chairs the PSAC National Board of Directors Health and Safety Committee and the Environment Committee, and sits on the Representation Committee. He is also the AEC officer responsible for Canada Food Inspection Agency Group bargaining.