Updates

PSAC members had a great presence at the Annual Federation of Labour Convention held in Summerside, October 23-24, 2015.   Twenty two members representing Locals UTE 90006; UTE 90002; UVAE 90001; NAT 90040; and CEIU 90152 presented and spoke to 10 resolutions which were passed. Federation of Labour Representatives from PSAC: Jody LaPierre, PSAC Rep; Debi Buell, Secretary; Valerie Quinn, Trustee

We have revised the Education Schedule for Nova Scotia.  Please find it attached and share it widely!

Are you passionate about standing up for unions and workers’ rights?  Do you believe in fairness, social justice and human rights?  Are you active in your union and interested in deepening your activist knowledge and skills? The Union Development Program (UDP) is an opportunity for you to prepare yourself to assume leadership roles in your union and in the broader labour and social justice movements.

Monday September 7th was a beautiful day as 20 PSAC members and staff joined in the Halifax Labour Day March & Picnic.  The march started at Victoria Park after listening to several rousing speeches and the Labour sounds of SOLIDARIGLEE and then marched to the South Commons for a free BBQ, face painting, balloon animals by our own Milo the Clown (UNDE 80407), and the musical unionized sounds of Joe Murphy.

See attached poster for labour day activities in PEI/NB

The PEI Federation of Labour will be holding their 15th Annual Labour Day Picnic and Barbecue on Monday, September 7th between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Joseph Ghiz Memorial Park Charlottetown.   See attached poster for additional details.

Your bargaining team recently met with the Corps of Commissionaires to exchange bargaining proposals and begin the bargaining process.   Please see letter from your team attached.

Members attending a weekend course recently took time to celebrate Aboriginal Awareness Day.

Members attending Federal Elections Campaigner Training in PEI recently were joined by Guest Speaker, Dr. Herb Dickieson, NDP candidate for Egmont.