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Stewards

Stewards networkWelcome to the Stewards Network at psacbc.com

This is a collection of all the Steward-related information and posts on the website - click below for more files and topics.

The Steward is the visible presence of the union in the workplace as the union officer who works with and interacts with the members at the workplace and represents them in a specific work area.

The Steward enforces the collective agreement and protects the rights members have acquired through negotiations and other union actions. Stewards are elected or appointed within the Local. The Steward is a key person in the union and helps ensure PSAC Locals are strong, representative and successful in protecting membership rights.

For more information about the Steward's Network, contact Dave Jackson in the Victora Regional Office at (250) 953-1050 or 1 (866) 953-1050.

Some commonly used forms

  • grievance form -Shop stewards can use this form to file grievances on behalf of their members - download one here.
  • grievance transmittal form - Use this form to advance a grievance to the next stage - download one here.
  • stewards fact sheet - This fact sheet can be used to collect information on the issue or problem that a grievance seeks to address. This will help stewards ensure that the grievance process and timeframes have been respected - download one here.
Grievance flowcharts
August 20, 2019 - 12:00am •
Grievance timelines are one of the most important elements of problem solving. To avoid running the risk of missing an important grievance milestone, we have prepared some grievance time line flowcharts for many of the bargaining units we have in BC. Last updated August 2019.
PSAC members: you have political rights. Use them!
July 2, 2019 - 7:57pm •
As it was originally enacted, the Public Service Employment Act did not allow federal public sector workers to take part in political activities beyond simply casting their vote. PSAC and other federal unions challenged this in court and finally, in 1991, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a Federal Court of Appeal decision that struck down restrictions on the political rights of federal public service employees.
PSAC BC Solidarity Excellence Award
December 16, 2018 - 1:40pm •
Do you know a PSAC activist who deserves recognition for their work in the union? The B.C. Regional Council Honours & Awards Committee is proud to put out a call for nominations for PSAC BC’s Solidarity Excellence Awards. The award will recognize members of the BC Region who have rendered service of the greatest distinction and of singular excellence in any field of endeavour, benefiting the PSAC or its members.
PSAC Weekly National Newsletter
January 2, 2018 - 7:35am •
PSAC produces a weekly email newsletter containing the latest news and information of interest to members. Download a .pdf copy and post one on your union bulletin board today! The latest issues are at the top.
Online Training for PSAC Stewards
November 21, 2016 - 2:24pm •
If you are a steward who wants to increase your knowledge, skills and expertise or if you aspire to become a PSAC steward, then these on-line learning modules were developed specifically for you.
Performance management and your rights
March 16, 2015 - 10:43pm •
What you need to know about Treasury Board’s new process The Treasury Board’s new performance management policy went into effect on April 1, 2014. There is now a detailed process in place to conduct performance assessments. These assessments can have a significant impact on your employment and you need to know your rights and obligations during each stage of the process. 
May 1: Standing Together For Public Services, Standing Together For Fairness
April 9, 2014 - 8:11am •
On May 1st PSAC members across BC will congregate outside of their worksites and hold signs that say "Standing Together for Public Services, Standing Together for Fairness”. It’s time to send a message to the government: We are united, ready and committed to defending our collective agreements, public services, and our working conditions.Why? Because we know this government is determined to try to take away as many of our negotiated benefits as possible.  That’s the example they’re setting. 
PSAC Summer Campaign - We Are All Affected
June 15, 2012 - 2:36pm •
Greetings,I'm happy to let you know the AEC approved a national summer campaign earlier this month, to be held under the theme "We Are All Affected". The campaign, which will launch officially next week, is designed to promote the value of federal public services and is very similar to what we've been doing here in BC over the last few summers with our "Think Public" campaign.Campaign Objectives
Standing Together For Public Services - Photos
March 7, 2012 - 10:21am •
On Thursday March 1st the Public Service Alliance of Canada organized a Day of Action to highlight the damage the Conservative austerity budget – scheduled for March 29th – will have on Canadian families and communities.
Download the Steward's Guide to Grievance Handling
January 3, 2012 - 1:26pm •
Being a steward is an important job. You were elected as a steward because you are a leader in your workplace. Your colleagues are counting on you to show them how to make their workplace and union better. The Steward's Guide to Grievance Handling is just one of the tools you’ll need to be a top-notch steward.Copies of this new guide have recently been shipped by HQ to Locals/Branches. If you haven't received one, or would like more copies contact your PSAC Regional Office, or download a copy as .pdf below.

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PSAC members: you have political rights. Use them!
PSAC BC Solidarity Excellence Award
Grievance flowcharts