Southern Interior

PSAC members and allies took action during the Liberal Cabinet meeting in Nanaimo on August 22nd. Approximately 150 members, along with PSAC National President Chris Aylward and Regional Executive VP Jamey Mills gathered at a rally outside the Service Canada office on Front Street, then marched to the meeting to loudly deliver an in-person message to the Justin Trudeau and his Ministers. For more than two years, over 200,000 federal public service workers have suffered because of the Phoenix pay system.

updated May 2 Participating in the FB agreement vote is a simple two step process for members in good standing! 

PSAC members and allies took action February 28 to mark the second anniversary of the disastrous Phoenix pay system. By all accounts the day was a huge success, here is a wrap up of the activities that took place and links to the media coverage.

Kelowna – On February 28, the second anniversary of the roll out of the federal government’s disastrous payroll system, federal public service workers are rallying to call on the government to take the concrete measures necessary to ensure they are paid correctly and on time.

Updated February 22 to add a letter we recieved from The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

Federal government workers need to get paid properly and on time. February 28 marks the second anniversary of the roll out of the Phoenix pay system and we'll be taking action across the province and across the country.

PSAC has scheduled training for pay advocates, normally local officers or stewards, that have been assisting members with Phoenix issues. This training will provide information and training on tools specifically for assisting those with pay issues.  It will also provide information on our key objectives in pressuring the government to address and resolve Phoenix.  Objectives of the 1-day course include

The staff in the BC Region wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you in 2018! Please note that the Vancouver and Victoria Regional Offices will be closed from December 25th through January 1nd. In case of emergency, please call (604) 430-5631 or 1 (800) 663-1655 and leave a message in the general delivery voicemail box - we will be checking regularly for messages.

Do you think young workers are underrepresented in the Public Service Alliance of Canada? Do you want to do something about inequality? Are you concerned with the rising cost of housing? Is Childcare an important issue for you? How about a $15.00 minimum wage? Are you concerned with job security and precarious work? Get involved with a Young Worker Committee and have your voice heard!

Dave Jackson,  PSAC Regional Representative in the Victoria Regional Office, announced recently that he is retiring after a long and successful career with the PSAC. Dave will officially be retiring in January 2018.