Asian Heritage Month is a time to recognize the strength, diversity, and contributions of Asian communities across Canada. It is an opportunity to honour the many ways people…
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
Celebrating Jewish workers’ voices and resilience in our labour movement
Today, Jewish members of PSAC continue that work by speaking up for fairness and strong workplace protections in the federal public service. Their efforts are often…
Lift the Pressure: Solidarity with Cuba
Life in Cuba is becoming increasingly difficult. Sanctions and restrictions are limiting access to food, medicine, and other essential supplies, putting…
Black federal workers: Government moves to overturn Human Rights Commission decision
The federal government is challenging an important legal victory for Black public service workers. After a major decision by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (The Commission) to refer our…
PSAC denounces the Prime Minister’s dismissive response to Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong
PSAC strongly denounces the Prime Minister’s dismissive response to concerns raised by members of Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong (Whitedog).
World Water Day: access to safe drinking water for all is justice
World Water Day takes place every year on March 22. This year’s United Nations theme, “Where water flows, equality grows,” reminds…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Confronting systemic racism in our workplaces
March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The date commemorates the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa, when…
DeSousa: Equity data on job cuts is crucial to protect hard‑won gains
Victory: PSAC’s case on justice for Black federal workers goes to Human Rights Tribunal
PSAC is celebrating an important milestone in our human rights complaints on behalf of Black federal public service workers. The Canada Human Rights Commission (CHRC) has referred PSAC’s…
PSAC BC Statement on Pink Shirt Day
Today, on Pink Shirt Day, PSAC BC reaffirms our unwavering commitment to dignity, safety, and justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in our…