Updates

All PSAC/UTE members from the CRA bargaining group are invited to attend one of these important information sessions.  Sister Dawn hardy, PSAC/UTE Bargaining Team member will be present. This is your opportunity to get the information directly from your bargaining team member and ask questions. 

April 28 is a Day of Mourning for thousands of Canadian workers killed or injured on the job each year, or who died from work-related diseases. All Islanders are invited to join with us in remembering workers who were injured or lost their lives on Island work sites. Monday, April 28, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at Province House. A reception will follow the ceremony. See poster attached.

April 28 is a Day of Mourning for thousands of Canadian workers killed or injured on the job each year, or who died from work-related diseases. On this day, we mourn, but it is also a time to insist that all levels of government do more to enforce existing health and safety laws and vigorously prosecute violations when a worker is killed or seriously injured. In 2013, 34 Nova Scotians lost their lives. For additional information please see attached poster.

Union also filing suit in Federal Court over right to strike.Over the last several weeks CBSA has been attempting to undermine the legal rights of CIU/PSAC members in the FB bargaining unit.

Eight regional offices that were closed by Veterans Affairs cost just one-seventh of one per cent of the department’s budget.  Read the complete article by the Chronicle Herald: http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1200517-closed-veterans-affairs-...

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre with support fromthe Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are hosting a community gathering to honor MISSING AND MURDERED ABORIGINAL WOMENAt present, there are 824 missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada.  To some, this number does not appear to be many,however

You are invited to attend a membership meeting which will provide an update on our strategy for the next round of bargaining with Treasury Board. April 16th, Murphy's Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown Room 303 (12:00 Noon) Room 207 (4:30 pm and 7:00 pm) Guest Speaker: Yvan Thauvette, President UVAE Bargaining Team Member: Kelly Bush A light lunch will be provided. A Poster is attached.

Harper government has little concern for veterans 

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our very good friend and ally, Noel Raymond Knockwood. Brother Knockwood participated at various PSAC events as a Mi’kmaw elder. Our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and community.More information: http://colchesterfuneral.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/1846435/Kno...

Policy grievances to be filed, legal counsel being consulted.