Happy Black History Month to you all, from the PSAC BC Racially Visible Caucus!
Human Rights
The PSAC BC Region has three Human Rights Committees who meet regularly in-person and via conference call to discuss issues and plan events relating to PSAC's Indigenous, Access (PWD), 2SLGBTQIA+, 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 Indigenous Peoples Coordinator
Darien Gomez
Regional Council Racialized Members Coordinator
Céline Ahodekon
Regional Council Access (Persons with Disabilities) Coordinator
Krista Tebbutt
Regional Council 2SLGBTQIA+ (Pride) Coordinator
Cheryl Chu
Black History Month: Fighting anti-Black racism in the workplace
Black workers have been at the forefront in the fight against racism and discrimination time and time again. Their coordinated efforts have benefitted not only racialized people, but all workers. PSAC is honoured to fight for justice at their side.
TB bargaining: National panel on equity in the workplace
As a part of our month of action on equity in the workplace, we will hear from our National President, Chris Aylward, National Vice-President, Sharon DeSousa, national negotiator for the PA and Common Issue tables, Brenda Shillington, and SV bargaining team member, Kristina MacLean
International Human Rights Day: Unions as allies in the fight to advance human rights
Each year on December 10, we celebrate the adoption of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a ground-breaking document recognizing that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
International Day for Persons with Disabilities: building an inclusive, accessible post-pandemic Canada
On International Day for Persons with Disabilities, PSAC encourages the federal government to follow through on their Disability Inclusion Action Plan
December 3: International Day for Persons with Disability
December 3 is the International Day for Persons with Disability. This year’s theme is “Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era.”
Solidarity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Are We There Yet?
Please join PSAC BC Racialized workers to celebrate Multiculturalism Week in BC with an event featuring a panel discussion, music and dance lessons, and door prizes!
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A chance for reflection and reconciliation
The official designation of September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, unanimously supported by the House of Commons in May, is a necessary and encouraging step forward towards Reconciliation.
Orange Shirt Day – Every child matters
PSAC BC encourages all members to participate in the events that will be taking place in your respective communities and wear orange as a conversation-starter to engage others.
PSAC recognizes Canada’s first Emancipation Day
On August 1, Canadians will have the opportunity to recognize Emancipation Day nationally for the first time since Members of Parliament voted unanimously to designate the day earlier this year.