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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 BC Regional Newsletter for June 2015

June 9, 2015 - 9:10am •

What PSAC members are saying to their MP's about Bill C-59

June 3, 2015 - 9:07am •

PSAC members in BC have been calling and emailing their MPs to let them know how they feel about Bill C-59 and telling them they expect the government to respect collective bargaining rights. Here's a sample of what members are saying. To John Duncan, Conservative MP for Vancouver Island North

PSAC BC Regional Newsletter for May 2015

May 27, 2015 - 9:33am •

Budget Implementation Act – Bill C-59: Call or Email your MP!

May 21, 2015 - 12:19pm •

Are you upset about the government’s interference in the collective bargaining process and its latest attempt to curb our right to free collective bargaining? PSAC members in BC rallied on Monday to send a message to the government - legislating any changes to collective agreements is not acceptable!

Video: Bob Jackson on Bill C-59 and the federal budget

May 11, 2015 - 7:02pm •

We sat down on Friday afternoon with Bob Jackson, PSAC's Regional Executive Vice President for BC, for a chat about Bill C-59, PSAC's response, and next steps. Here's a quick video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ezl2RPCn0c

BC Regional Council meeting minutes and Coordinators reports - April 2015

May 1, 2015 - 12:00am •

Here are the Regional Council reports and teleconference call minutes presented at the April 2015 Regional Council meeting. The Council report is a large file (~9 MB) and available here at dropbox.com

Rally in Quebec City builds solidarity to defend bargaining rights

April 30, 2015 - 5:13pm •

PSAC members rallied in Quebec City this afternoon to stand up for collective bargaining rights and oppose the federal Conservative government's unilateral action against sick leave benefits.

Media Roundup: Reaction to Budget 2015

April 23, 2015 - 9:27pm •

PSAC has been in the media a fair amount over the past couple of days with reaction to the government's announcement that it plans to eliminate the existing sick leave provisions for federal public service workers, whether or not an agreement is reached at the bargaining table. Here's a media round-up. CBC's Power & Politics - Interview with Robyn Benson, PSAC National President (skip to 26:55 in the clip)

Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Convention (CBTU)

April 14, 2015 - 7:44pm •

Sisters and Brothers, The 44th International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) will be held in Chicago Illinois at the Hyatt Regency May 20-25, 2015. The theme of the Convention is Owning Our Future-Building Our Community. More information can be found at the following link http://www.cbtu.org/. PSAC will be sponsoring two members who are activists and members of CBTU to attend the Convention.

May Day (International Workers’ Day) Events – B.C. Region

April 14, 2015 - 7:21pm •

What is the significance of May 1st/International Workers’ Day? In most other parts of the world May 1st is celebrated as Labour Day and is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the International Labour Movement, Anarchists, Socialists and Communists. The May 1 date was chosen to commemorate the Haymarket affair in Chicago that occurred in May 4, 1886. More info wikipedia. Upcoming Events for May Day in BC: