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CRA Bargaining: PSAC/UTE bargaining proposals presented to CRA

September 27, 2012 - 8:57am • Bargaining

We have presented our package of bargaining proposals to CRA. In presenting our package we made it clear to management that our union is determined to achieve new protections and rights in this round of bargaining, rights and protections that in many areas reflect what has already been agreed to for other unionized workers in the federal public sector.

Media Release: Recent E. Coli Recall by XL Foods Confirms British Columbians Concern About Cuts To Food Inspection

September 26, 2012 - 1:21pm

VANCOUVER, Sept. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - The recent recall of ground beef products due to E. coli contamination confirms the public's concern about cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, according to the Public Service Alliance of Canada.

In a recent telephone survey of 1,035 British Columbia residents 68% of respondents opposed reductions in staff responsible for food safety at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, including 48% strongly opposed and just 16% in favour, with 15% undecided.

Media Release - New poll shows strong opposition to federal government actions in BC, including closure of Kitsilano Coast Guard Station, cuts to food inspection, fisheries protection, and parks programs in province

September 20, 2012 - 9:24am

Public Service Alliance of Canada BC says Conservatives cutting 1,200 positions in BC

VANCOUVER– A new poll shows strong opposition to federal government actions in BC, including the closure of Kitsilano Coast Guard Station, cuts to food inspection, fisheries protection and parks staffing, says the Public Service Alliance of Canada – BC.

Health & Safety: The Chemical Hazards and Alternatives Toolbox - A Safer Job, a Safer Environment

September 17, 2012 - 10:54am • Health and Safety, Environment

Have you wanted to find out more about the chemicals you’re exposed to but don’t know when you’d fit doing research in between putting a full day at work and the picking up your kids from school? Or have you tried to do research but couldn’t make heads or tails of the confusing—and sometimes contradictory—science out there? 

Global TV Video: Protesters move into Kitsilano Coast Guard base for 24 hours

September 14, 2012 - 9:34pm • Political Action

Protesters plan to occupy the Kitsilano Coast Guard for 24 hours overnight to protest the base’s closure. Here's a video report from Global TV BC.

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