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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.

National Public Services Week - Standing Together For Our Public Services

May 24, 2012 - 1:23pm •

*** To: PSAC Activists in BCAs you know, National Public Services Week is taking place June 10th – 16th, under the theme “Celebrating our Commitment!”

55 lives saved so far this year by staff at Kitsilano Coast Guard Station that will be closed by federal cuts – including 9 lives saved during Victoria Day long weekend, Coast Guard union announces in launching campaign to save Station from closure

May 23, 2012 - 10:20am •

Union of Canadian Transportation Employees NEWS RELEASE Tuesday May 22, 201255 lives saved so far this year by staff at Kitsilano Coast Guard Station that will be closed by federal cuts – including 9 lives saved during Victoria Day long weekend, Coast Guard union announces in launching campaign to save Station from closureVANCOUVER – 55 lives have been saved so far this year by staff at the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station, including 9 lives saved this Victoria Day long weekend says the union representing Coast Guard workers.

Massive May Day rally targets Harper government

May 2, 2012 - 3:55am •

Convention delegates and observers merged with a thousand other demonstrators, including PSAC members in the NCR, in front of the Prime Minister's Office Tuesday, chanting “Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Stephen Harper's got to go,” and stood together to denounce the cuts to public services.

PSAC video highlights cuts to federal labs and research funding

April 23, 2012 - 9:26am •

OTTAWA – The Public Service Alliance of Canada released a new video as part of its Third Choice campaign today, highlighting the impact of cuts to federal labs and science funding.

Message from John Gordon on job cuts

April 20, 2012 - 2:09pm •

I want you to know that PSAC is standing up for you at this difficult time. This government wants to cut thousands of jobs and the services you provide. We are doing everything we can to stop these cuts and to lessen the impact on you – our members – and on the public you serve.

BC Regional Council meeting minutes and Coordinators reports - March 2012

April 20, 2012 - 12:00am •

Here are the Regional Council reports presented at the March 2012 RC meeting, as well as the Council Committee Terms of Reference and the meeting minutes.

2012 PSAC Scholarship Program

April 17, 2012 - 9:19am •

The PSAC Scholarship Program offers the following 17 scholarships:

Message from the REVP: Federal Cuts & Work Force Adjustment

April 13, 2012 - 3:24pm •

** To: PSAC Locals and Activists in BC - please forward widely ** I know that this week has been a difficult one for many PSAC members as many of us, and perhaps yourself included, received Work Force Adjustment affected letters. I want to let you know that PSAC is continuing our fight back campaign against these cuts.

First wave of federal budget cuts hits British Columbia - workers in 23 departments affected

April 11, 2012 - 2:54pm •

VANCOUVER, April 11, 2012 /CNW/ - The Public Service Alliance of Canada, the largest federal public sector union in the country, says that over 5,000 federal public service workers in 23 Government Departments received notices today saying they could lose their jobs.

On April 19th vote for a candidate that will stand up for public services

April 11, 2012 - 9:39am •

There are provincial by-elections scheduled for April 19th 2012 in Chilliwack-Hope and Port Moody-Coquitlam.