PSAC strongly opposes pledges by both the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois this federal election to defund equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)…
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 honours Arab Heritage Month
April is National Arab Heritage Month a time to honour the rich and diverse cultures of Arab communities and celebrate the…
Largest federal public service union files sweeping human rights complaint over anti-Black racism in Canada’s public service
PSAC has filed a sweeping human rights complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission on behalf of all Black PSAC members employed…
PSAC’s Blue Community Project: A Partnership for Water Justice
On World Water Day, PSAC joins the Blue Communities Project initiative, a collaborative effort with the Council of Canadians aimed at…
Federal court fails to deliver justice for Black federal public service workers
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: PSAC’s Initiatives
PSAC recognizes the importance of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day that commemorates the tragic Sharpeville Massacre…
PSAC Leadership Forum: Working together to Building a leadership program for racialized members by racialized members
On March 3-4, 2025, PSAC hosted its first Racialized Members’ Leadership Forum, bringing together nearly 40 members. The forum was a…
Tailoring spaces for women union leaders at PSAC’s first Women’s Leadership Forum
On March 1-2, PSAC welcomed nearly 40 women from all corners of the country in Ottawa to take part in the…
Five generations is too long: how union action fast-tracks gender equality
When many people think about gender equity, they believe it’s a fight that’s been won long ago by our parents and…
PSAC BC Statement on Pink Shirt Day
Today, on Pink Shirt Day, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and demand bold action to combat discrimination, intolerance,…