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PSAC BC Regional Newsletter for February 2014
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News and Political Action

PSAC in the news
  • Robyn Benson, PSAC National President, talks to Rick Gibbons on CFRA Radio in Ottawa about the ongoing negotiations with the federal government, sick leave, the upcoming election, and year ahead for federal public sector workers - audio at soundcloud.com



PSAC BC has endorsed the Fight for $15 Campaign - An increase to the minimum wage will help reduce poverty and inequality in our province - one of the richest in Canada - and will have a positive impact on the economy. Read more at the website and visit fightfor15bc.ca to get involved in your community.



Bargaining Solidarity! PSAC members across BC are organizing bargaining solidarity events - standing together for healthy workplaces and protesting proposed government changes to sick leave and cuts to public services. Some photos at the regional website. Visit us on facebook for lots more.



Video: We keep Canadians safe - As Canadians, when we go to work every day, ride the train, fly in a plane, or enjoy our natural environment, how do we know we are safe and secure? Check it out at youtube.com

Tools for Stewards and Local Activists
  • PSAC produces a wide variety of toolkits, booklets and resource guides for activists and Locals. We have collected them at the website as a resource for members. Have a look!

 



Bargaining
 

Union Education


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

Understanding & Interpreting the Collective Agreement - February 28
Public Speaking - March 1
Grievance Handling - April 18,19

Vancouver Island

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 - Kelowna - April 18,19

More information on all these courses and online registration at the regional website.
 

Meetings and Events

February is Black History Month - The PSAC BC Racially Visible Caucus and the Union of National Employees BC and Yukon invite you to Celebrate Black History Month with a series of posters, facts, and bookmarks that commemorate our heritage. We're posting them on a weekly basis throughout February at the regional website. Here are the first three, watch that link for the rest - coming soon!

Canadian Labour Congress Election Preparation Workshops - PSAC members who want to get involved in the upcoming federal election should check out two workshops, in Nanaimo March 6/7 and in Vancouver March 13/14. Register for one of these free skills-building workshops and help ensure that retirement security, good jobs, child care and health care are priorities in the next federal election.

Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Mainland Human Rights Committee meeting - Feb 3
Victoria Regional Womens Committee meeting - Feb 4
Fraser Valley Area Council AGM - Feb 11
Northeast Area Council meeting - Feb 19
PSAC Racially Visible Caucus meeting - Feb 21
Vancouver Area Council meeting - Feb 25
Vancouver Island Young Workers AGM - Feb 25

More information on all of these events at the calendar.

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Lunar New Year *|FNAME|*!

Patrick Bragg
PSAC Vancouver Regional Office
604 430 5631 | 1 800 663 1655

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