This workshop will explore how intergenerational trauma can impact our work as union leaders and activists and discuss best practices for supporting and representing members impacted by these traumas.
Human Rights
The PSAC BC Region has three Human Rights Committees who meet regularly to in person and via conference call to discuss issues and plan events relating to PSAC’s Indigenous, PWD, GLBTQ2+, and Racially Visible members.
The BC Region also has four Regional Council members who represent equity-seeking groups. They are responsible for PSAC members within their constituencies and speak for them at the Council, they seek to promote the activism of PSAC members within these constituencies, and they ensure and promote representation for their constituencies throughout our Union.
Regional Council Aboriginal Equity Coordinator
Jenny Macleod
Regional Council Racially Visible Equity Coordinator
Stephen Torng
Regional Council Members with Disabilities Equity Coordinator
Shane Polak
Regional Council Pride (GLBT) Equity Coordinator
Nia Gillies
Take part in the PSAC BC Reconciliation in Action project
A call-out for photos or other visual documentation of PSAC members, Committees, Component or Local actions in relation to Reconciliation
Call to Action: Join or donate to the PSAC BC Team in the Tears To Hope Virtual Relay 2022
our PSAC-BC Virtual Tears to Hope 5K Relay Team. Registrants can do the relay in their hometown or wherever they choose anytime between June 24-26, 2022.
Still Thirsty for Justice: PSAC launches second campaign to ensure clean water for all
In collaboration with Indigenous communities and in the spirit of reconciliation, PSAC is launching our second campaign to demand safe, clean, water for all.
Register now: National panel on decolonization and labour
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, join our panelists to discuss decolonization in the labour community and what steps members can take to support decolonization and indigenization of ourselves and our union.
Panel: The impacts of racial discrimination on racially visible members’ mental health
Please join the PSAC BC Racially Visible Caucus as we bring to the forefront critical issues facing racially visible workers as voiced by those too often silenced.
Take part in the PSAC BC Reconciliation in Action project
The Indigenous Caucus of PSAC BC Region, would like to put together a visual archive of reconciliation acts performed by PSAC members.
Moose Hide Campaign Day – May 12, 2022
Moose Hide Campaign Day – May 12, 2022 – is a day where all Canadians are called to join together to take a stand against violence towards women and children and to take practical steps for our collective journey of reconciliation.
Asian Heritage Month: Remembering the past, shaping the future
It’s been 20 years since the federal government officially recognized Asian Heritage Month, but Asian and Asian-Canadian workers have been contributing their labour – and organizing for workers’ rights – for at least 200 years before that.
Budget 2022 delivers some progress on equity, but lacks funds to back it up
In last week’s budget, the Government of Canada offered important incremental progress on a handful of equity issues but fails to allocate resources to get real work done.
We need to aim higher and address inequities facing marginalized communities.