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Call for Resolutions: 2020 PSAC B.C. Regional Conference for Racially Visible Members “Building our Power for Change: Equity for All”

2020 PSAC B.C. Regional Conference for Racially Visible Members “Building our Power for Change: Equity for All”

TO: PSAC B.C. REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS:

We are happy to invite resolutions for the upcoming PSAC B.C. Regional  Conference for Racially Visible Members, February 28-March 1, 2020, in Richmond, B.C., from PSAC B.C. Regional Human Rights Committees.

DEADLINE FOR RESOLUTIONS submission is Friday, January 24, 2020 (4:00 p.m. PT)

Resolutions will be discussed, debated, and voted on at the Regional Conference for Racially Visible members. The top five priority resolutions that are passed at this conference will be submitted to the upcoming National Equity Conference for Racially Visible members in 2020.

Important note: The resolutions should be aimed at strengthening and improving the Union’s work as it relates to Racially Visible members and advancing our objectives.

Resolutions should be accepted at a meeting of the recognized body with the motion noted in the minutes. A copy of the minutes may be requested.

  • Please limit your resolution to a maximum of 150 words.
  • Resolutions should be submitted as a Word document, in Arial font, size 14. 
  • Resolutions can be submitted in either the traditional or clear language format (please see the following examples of the two formats). 
  • Submitted resolutions should not include any special formatting such as boxes or drawings.
  • Please include submitting body’s contact information in the cover letter or email.

Resolutions are to be submitted via email to Monica Urrutia at urrutim@psac-afpc.com or by fax/mail to: 

B.C. Regional Conference for Racially Visible Members - Resolutions Committee
Public Service Alliance of Canada
Suite 200 – 5238 Joyce Street
Vancouver, B.C. V5R 6C9 

Fax: (604) 430-0451 

A GOOD RESOLUTION…

  • uses clear simple wording; 
  • is concise and focused – respects the word limit (150 words for the PSAC); 
  • deals with just one topic (problem) and has one major objective; 
  • clearly identifies the problem; 
  • specifically outlines the required action; 
  • builds in accountability i.e. deadlines, who will be responsible for implementing the proposed action, what resources will be required; 
  • ensures the action proposed is within the jurisdiction of the organization to implement; 
  • isn’t something that is constitutionally dealt with in another way (i.e. bargaining demands); 
  • allows for flexibility in implementation ‐ it’s the end result that accounts; 
  • is submitted on time (is not a late resolution); 
  • isn’t about something that is already enacted; 
  • applies the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY, and HOW test. 

EXAMPLE OF GOOD RESOLUTIONS - TRADITIONAL FORMAT 

NATIONAL CHILD CARE

WHEREAS the PSAC recognizes that more women are forced to leave the work force to provide a childcare option to their family’s then ever before; and

WHEREAS the PSAC recognizes that women are a valuable and important contribution to the national work force and women shouldn’t have to choose between raising a family or working:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the PSAC will continue to lobby the current Federal Government to create an Universal Child Care program.

EXAMPLE OF GOOD RESOLUTIONS – CLEAR LANGUAGE FORMAT

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN THE WORKPLACE

BECAUSE mental health issues affect 20% of our members and is a leading cause of stress in the workplace; and

BECAUSE there needs to be an increased awareness of mental health issues; and

BECAUSE there needs to be consistency in dealing with mental health issues:

THE PSAC WILL develop a presentation document on mental health and make it available to all Locals to increase awareness on mental health issues in the workplace. 

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