Following the action taken by members across the country last month – over 400 voicemails were left for Members of Parliament from coast to coast to coast – members in BC are coming together for a virtual day of action on May 16, 5 PM to 5:30 PM.
Highlight – domestic violence
Domestic Violence at Work
PSAC 2022 national scholarship program
The application process for the 2022 PSAC national scholarship program is now open.
PSAC BC 2022 regional scholarship program
PSAC BC is pleased to announce the 2022 regional scholarship program is now open. This is the first year PSAC BC has offered these scholarships, which were supported by delegates to the 2021 BC regional convention.
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.
2022 PSAC B.C. Treasury Board Regional Mobilization Summit
“Speak up, Speak out in Support of Your Bargaining Demands!” The 2022 PSAC BC Treasury Board Regional Mobilization Summit takes place June 17 in Richmond.
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.
Bargaining underway with Rising Sun Community Residential Treatment Facilities
The Rising Sun bargaining team is looking forward to negotiating a new contract that will result in a safer, healthier, and more respectful work environment.
National Day of Mourning: Work shouldn’t hurt
On National Day of Mourning April 28, PSAC recognizes the exemplary work of PSAC members who saved countless lives defending the health and safety of workers during the pandemic.
From mandating employers to develop COVID-19 protocols, administrative controls and ventilation and sanitation policies, unions and activists have played a key role in keeping workers safe.
Unfortunately, not all workers have access to these same protections, and we have a responsibility to ensure all workers have a right to a safe workplace.
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.