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Political Action

Our union, along with concerned Canadians in communities across the country, has been working hard to save public services and protect jobs. We are all affected by cuts to services, and we must all take action to defend the public services PSAC members provide to Canadians.

This section contains news and information about PSAC's political action program in British Columbia. Visit the national website for background and more information on our campaigns.

PSAC to file complaint; Treasury Board will not meet collective agreement deadline

October 31, 2017 - 12:20pm •

PSAC is taking swift action in response to Treasury Board’s admission that it will not be meeting the implementation deadline for the PA, SV, TC and EB collective agreements. On behalf of the over 100,000 workers covered by these agreements, PSAC will file a complaint with the federal Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board

Photos: PSAC members take action in BC

October 31, 2017 - 10:00am •

PSAC members in communities across the province took action against the Phoenix pay system and other issues during October and early November. Here are some photos and reports from around the region.

Media Advisory: Correctional Service of Canada workers protest the Phoenix pay system

October 30, 2017 - 12:04pm •

Aggasiz – Federal public service workers at Correctional Service of Canada institutions in the Fraser Valley are joining in a nation-wide event organized by the Union of Solicitor General Employees, a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada. The workers will be calling on their employer to take the measures necessary to they are paid correctly and on time.

Federal public service workers rally in Prince Rupert to call on government to fix the problem-plagued Phoenix pay system.

October 17, 2017 - 2:00pm •

Prince Rupert – Federal public service workers and allies will gather in Prince Rupert at a rally calling on the government to take the measures necessary to ensure public service workers are paid correctly and on time.

Media Advisory: Federal public service workers rally in Nanaimo to call on government to fix the problem-plagued Phoenix pay system.

October 17, 2017 - 1:48pm •

Nanaimo – Federal public service workers and allies will gather in Nanaimo at a rally calling on the government to take the measures necessary to ensure public service workers are paid correctly and on time.

Media Advisory: Federal public service workers rally in Victoria to call on government to fix the problem-plagued Phoenix pay system.

October 17, 2017 - 1:46pm •

Victoria – Federal public service workers and allies will gather outside the Federal Building in Victoria at a rally calling on the government to take the measures necessary to ensure public service workers are paid correctly and on time.

Consultant’s report echoes union’s warnings about Phoenix pay system

October 5, 2017 - 3:15pm •

Vancouver residents: Make your voice heard on October 14th!

October 2, 2017 - 11:02am •

PSAC members who live in the City of Vancouver are reminded that a by-election is coming up soon! General voting day is October 14 and advance voting is October 4 and 10 – for more information visit vancouver.ca. As in past, the Vancouver & District Labour Council, who represent workers from over 100 affiliated unions in the city – including PSAC – is making an endorsement in the election.

PSAC BC Regional Newsletter for September 2017

September 7, 2017 - 1:47pm •

Video: Meet Jamey Mills

September 6, 2017 - 9:53am •

Jamey Mills was elected as the PSAC Regional Vice President for BC in June. We sat down with him for a chat about what he's been up to over the last couple of months and some of the things he hopes to do in future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X70XaXYkTr0