As a union member who’s been deeply committed to health and safety activism, April 28 is always a heavy day. It’s…
Health and Safety
If you are interested in getting involved with Health and Safety issues in BC or would like more information about H&S in the BC Region, please contact the BC Regional Council Health and Safety Coordinator is Tracy Arrowsmith or the PSAC BC Regional Office and ask to speak with the staff person assigned to the H&S portfolio. Scroll down this page for H&S related information and and news.
Day of Mourning Events in BC
PSAC holds Call Centre Roundtable to improve working conditions for members
Members from across Canada gathered for PSAC’s first-ever Call Centre Roundtable to discuss urgent issues impacting workers. Attendees identified numerous issues…
Report on the 2024 PSAC BC Health and Safety Conference
The 2024 PSAC BC Regional Health and Safety Conference was held at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver from October 18 through October 20….
PSAC and TBS complete joint study on mental health support mechanisms in the federal workforce
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) are pleased to release the Joint Study…
DFO must take action on dangerous working conditions for Fishery Officers
A federal labour investigator has confirmed that PSAC members working as Fishery Officers in Atlantic Canada face serious threats from heavily armed criminals,…
PSAC BC 2024 Regional Health and Safety Conference
Friends, We are pleased to announce that the 2024 PSAC BC Regional Health and Safety Conference will be held at the Pinnacle…
Expression of Interest – Organizing Committee for the 2024 PSAC BC Health & Safety Conference
PSAC BC is excited to announce the upcoming BC Regional Health and Safety Conference, taking place this fall in Vancouver. We are looking for dedicated PSAC BC members to join the conference planning committee. The deadline to apply is June 26 at 5 PM Pacific.
Urgent Changes Sought to Legislation which Excludes Public Safety Personnel from Compensation for Mental Health Injuries
Registration open: 2023 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference
PSAC’s 2023 National Health and Safety Conference will be held in person January 27-29 in Montreal with the theme “Shaping the future of work: building safer, more inclusive workplaces”.