Updates

On behalf of the PSAC Social Justice Fund Anti Poverty initiative, we were proud to present a cheque in the amount of $2,500 to the NB Common Front for Social Justice. In the photo: Colleen Coffey, REVP and Jean-Claude Basque, Provincial Coordinator.

The St. John's Regional Women's Committee collected items for the St. John's Status of Women Council/Women's Centre clothing boutique and personal care pantry.

Members of UVEA 90001 in Charlottetown are no strangers to collecting food for the local food bank. They did so during National Public Service Week.

Our PSAC office is now open at its new location: 119 Kent Street, Suite 510 in Charlottetown.   We will be celebrating with an Open House that will be taking place on Tuesday, September 4 from 5-7 pm. Our National President, Chris Aylward, will also be attending.   In the meantime, feel free to drop by! While we are still unpacking, our dedicated staff, Geneviève and Alex, will be more than happy to give you a brief tour of the office. They always welcome the opportunity to meet with members. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Over 230 PSAC members responded to our Member Survey on Education.  The information gathered will help shape our Education Program for the next three years and ensure that you receive the courses you require in the format that best fits your needs. Wayne Kelley from UNDE 80403 is the winner.  He will receive Union Gift Pack full of locally made goods and essentials for being a union activist. The prize is worth $200.  Congratulations Wayne! And thanks to everyone for your important feedback!

We hope to see many PSAC members at various pride parades in the Atlantic Region this summer. See below a list of dates for the parades. Feel free to contact our director for LGBTQ2+ members, Wayne Kelley, to advise of your participation or for any other query. Nova Scotia Amherst - June 16 Truro - July 14 Halifax - July 21 Sydney - August 4 Yarmouth - September 15 Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's - July 15

Organized during National Public Service Week 2018 to put a face on public service workers that deliver quality public services to Canadians.      

CEIU Local 90113 is comprised of approximately 330 members and their one of the largest CEIU locals in Newfoundland and Labrador. Their members work in St. John’s and Placentia. They provide government benefits such as employment insurance, Canada pension plan and old age security to clients all across Canada.

AGR Local 90001 is comprised of approximately 70 members.  The local is made up of members from both the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

As your Director for LGBTQ2+ members on the PSAC Atlantic Regional Council, I will soon be joining many PSAC members and allies across Canada and people around the world to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. I would like to take this time to celebrate our diversity and bring attention to LGBTQ2+ rights as human rights.