PSAC BC Regional Newsletter for December 2014
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Jump to: News and Political Action | Education | Meetings and EventsNews and Political Action PSAC in the news- PSAC A/Regional Executive VP Jamey Mills talks about the state of bargaining with the federal government, PSAC's involvement in the Metro Vancouver Alliance, and more, on CJSF Radio in Vancouver. Listen in at soundcloud.
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"10 things" postcard - we have a supply of this postcard & other bargaining and solidarity materials. Get in touch if you would like some for your worksite!
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Bargaining Union Education
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The Activist School - January 30 to February 1 2015
Are you… - ready to work in support of good collective agreements, quality public services, and electing a government that respects workers and their rights?
- interested in doing political and social activism work over the next 12 months?
- willing to work collaboratively with other union and social justice activists?
- eager to talk with members at your workplace about how to build workplace power?
If you said YES! then The Activist School is for you! Details at the regional website. Weekend Course Schedule
Vancouver
Talking Union Basics - February 22,23 Understanding & Interpreting the Collective Agreement - March 7 Grievance Handling - April 18,19 Duty To Accommodate - May 23
Abbotsford
Talking Union Basics - February 7,8 Understanding & Interpreting the Collective Agreement - February 28 Public Speaking - March 1 Grievance Handling - April 18,19
Vancouver Island
Representing Members With Mental Illnesses - Victoria - December 13 Understanding & Interpreting the Collective Agreement - Victoria - January 24 Health & Safety Activism - Victoria - February 21,22 Understanding & Interpreting the Collective Agreement - Nanaimo - February 28 Grievance Handling - Victoria - March 14,15
Northern BC
Creating Respectful Workplaces - Prince George - April 11,12 Talking Union Basics - Prince Rupert - May 23 Understanding & Interpreting the Collective Agreement - Prince Rupert - May 24
Southern BC
Health & Safety Activism - Location TBA - April 18,19
More information on all these courses and online registration at the regional website. Meetings and Events
December 3rd is International Day for Persons With Disabilities - With the cuts to public services there is even less support and resources for people with disabilities. Read the PSAC statement.
December 6th is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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PSAC is helping organize two vigils on Dec 6 - Holland Park in Surrey at 4:30PM and Holland Park in Victoria at 4PM and others are scheduled throughout the province. We encourage you to attend a vigil in your community.
Festive Meet and Greet - the Victoria Area Council, Vancouver Island Human Rights Committee, Victoria Regional Women’s Committee, Vancouver Island Young Workers Committee and the South Vancouver Island Regional Council Coordinators all invite you to a Festive Meet & Greet on December 9th at the Victoria Office. Details.
Regularly Scheduled Meetings
BRUSH (Health & Safety) meeting - December 10 - Vancouver Racially Visible Caucus meeting - December 13 - Vancouver
More information on all of these events at the calendar. Can you believe it's December already, <<First Name>>? Watch for the next newsletter in 2015! Patrick Bragg PSAC Vancouver Regional Office 604 430 5631 | 1 800 663 1655
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