June 23, 4 – 5:30 PM PT
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, 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
Alan Otrosina
Regional Council Racially Visible Equity Coordinator
Celine Ahodekon
Regional Council Access (Persons with Disabilities) Coordinator
Krista Tebbutt
Regional Council 2SLGBTQIA+ (Pride) Coordinator
Damir Moric
PSAC condemns hate-motivated terror attack on London family
There is no place for hate, violence and Islamophobia in our union, workplaces and our communities.
An Open Letter on Reconciliation in Canada, from a federal public service worker
Reconciliation is not the responsibility of Indigenous people in this country. They did not willingly enter into this relationship. As a settler Canadian and a public service worker, reconciliation is my responsibility.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – June is Pride Month and Indigenous History Month
Two new puzzle pieces have been added, one for Pride Month and one for National Indigenous History Month.
Honour and remember the 215 children who were students of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
Our Indigenous colleagues, friends, and loved ones are impacted by the grief and trauma of losing their children. Non-Indigenous Canadians cannot change the past, but they can offer acceptance, support, and, most importantly, change to reconcile this shared history.
Doing Things Differently: A Disability Rights At Work Handbook
This guide is designed for trade union leaders, union staff representatives, local executive, committee members and shop stewards. The handbook provides an overview of disability rights issues in Canada, with a specific focus on advancements and challenges in workplaces and in the union movement.
PSAC mourns victims of Kamloops Indian Residential School
A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former Residential School students and those affected. Emotional and crisis referral services are available by calling the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.
LGBTQI2S Inclusion in the Federal Workplace
A new report presents key findings and makes recommendations for improvements to support systematic change towards LGBTQ2+ inclusion in federal workplaces.
Save The Date: Discussion on Systemic Racism in the Labour Movement
PSAC invites you to our upcoming webinar on understanding systemic racism in the labour movement.
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – May 17th: International day against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia
May 17 is International day against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia, check out the next puzzle piece from the Human Rights Committee!