National Day of Action in Support Of Public Services

On Saturday, September 15 PSAC members across the country will be demonstrating their support for public services and talking about how the cuts are affecting all Canadians.

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We’ll be talking about the impact on economies: about rural communities alongside national parks, historic sites and canals whose economies are being hit by cuts to visitor seasons, and about small businesses in big cities which are losing public service workers as customers.

We’ll be talking about the impact on services Canadians rely on: about how cuts are hurting seniors, the unemployed and veterans, and putting food safety at risk. We’ll also talk about how cuts to seach and rescue along our coastlines are putting lives at risk.

Canadians from all walks of life are feeling the impact of federal cuts: we’ll be sharing their stories and protesting these cuts. Join us in standing together for public services - here's a list of events in BC.

To get involved, to let us know about an event your worksite, Component, or Local is hosting, or for for more information email braggp@psac.com

Abbotsford

• Where: AbbyFest - Abbotsford Annual Multicultural Festival, Ag-Rec Center, 32470 Haida Drive
• When: All day - doors are open from 9:30AM - 7:00PM
• What: PSAC members from the Valley will host a interactive, family friendly We Are All Affected Booth where they will invite the public to play the “Spot the Public Services” and discuss the effects of federal government cuts.
• Who: Sponsored by the PSAC East Fraser Valley Area Council

Courtenay

• Where: John Duncan's office, 576 England Avenue | Simms Park, across from the Lewis Center
• When: Rally from 11AM - 12PM, followed by picnic in the park 12PM - 3PM
• What: Rally and demonstration at Conservative MP John Duncan's office, followed by a We Are All Affected picnic and family-friendly activities - balloons, bouncy castle, food!
• Who: Sponsored by the PSAC North Vancouver Island Area Council

Nanaimo

• Where: Jean Crowder and Leonard Krog’s constituency offices, 77 Victoria Crescent | Deverill Square Park, 200 Irwin Street
• When: Rally from 11AM - 12PM, followed by picnic in the park 12PM - 2PM
• What: Rally Jean Crowder's office, followed by a community picnic, snacks provided.
• Who: Sponsored by the PSAC North Vancouver Island Area Council

Penticton / Naramata

• Where: Naramata Conference Center, "Women Reaching Higher" Women's Conference
• When: September 15, 3PM
• What: We Are All Affected Solidarity actions
• Who: PSAC Okanagan Regional Women's Committees

Prince George

• Where: BCGEU Hall - 1070 4th Ave
• When: 12 noon - 3PM
• What: We Are All Affected booth & display, members of the PSAC in the Prince George Area will share their stories and the effects of federal government cuts on their workplaces.
• Who: Sponsored by the PSAC North Central Area Council.

Surrey

• Where: Bear Creek Park, 88th and King George Boulevard
• When: 11AM - 2PM
• What: Solidarity BBQ with speakers from New West District Labour Council, NDP MP Jasbir Sandhu, and PSAC members who have been affected by the cuts.
• Who: Sponsored by the PSAC West Fraser Valley Area Council

Vancouver

• Where: Grandview Park, Commercial Drive at Charles St, Vancouver
• When: 11AM - 2PM, rally program to begin at 12:30
• What: Rally for Public Services: an informative, fun event including a We Are All Affected information table, games and prizes for the public, and guest speakers including PSAC National Vice President Chris Aylward, Irene Lanzinger, Secretary/Treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour, Joey Hartman, President of the Vancouver & District Labour Council, and Kennedy Stewart, MP for Burnaby-Douglas and NDP Critic for Science & Technology.
• Who: Sponsored by the PSAC Vancouver Area Council

Victoria

• Where: Central Park, 2275 Quadra Street
• When: 11AM - 3PM
• What: We Are All Affected Solidarity BBQ, featuring guest speakers from the community and various family activities/festivities for members and families (bouncy castle, BBQ, balloons!).Randall Garrison (Federal NDP MP in Esquimalt) and Mike Eso (President, Victoria Labour Council) will be guest speakers.
• Who: Sponsored by the PSAC Victoria Area Council

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