Updates

Senator Percy Down met with CEIU and UVAE members recently. Senator down expressed concern on the effect job cuts will have on service to veterans and the large economic impact on workers, the community and the Province.

Newly Elected Executive - (left to right) Maggie Ryan - Co-Chair, Valerie Marsh - Secretary, Paula Whittle - Chair - Gloria George - Treasurer Also present was Angela Decker - designate for REVP Sister Jeannie Baldwin

PSAC members and coalition partners gathered on March 29th to watch and discuss the 2012 budget. Members were interviewed by CBC Radio/TV and The Guardian.

The PEI Regional Women’s Committee held their AGM on March 28th. Elected to the Committee were: Debi Buell, President; Karolyn Walsh, Vice-President; Marilyn Gallant, Secretary; and Beryl MacNeil, Treasurer.

What: Budget Watch When: 4:30pm, Thursday, March 29, 2012 Where: PSAC Board Room, 614 North River Road, Suite D, Charlottetown Refreshments will be served.

Union officials joined together to meet with the Federal Minister of Taxation, Gail Shea to discuss their concerns about the impacts of the Federal cuts coming to the province. The concerns voiced by the members included the cuts to Veterans Affairs, the EI Processing Centre in Montague and the Licensing Office at DFO. Those attending the meeting were:

On the evening of Wednesday, March 8th, the PEIPSAC Human Rights committee had their Annual General Meeting. After reviewing the minutes and moving a balanced budget, the Election of Officers took place, facilitated by Donna MacDonald of CEIU. We are pleased to inform you that the  new local executive mimics the last, having all members retaining their respective positions: Debi Buell (UVAE) - President; Dave Clow (DCL)  - Vice President; Karolyn Walsh (UVAE) - Secretary; Jody LaPierre (UVAE) - Treasurer.

On Saturday February 18, 2012 the members of the Montague Claims Processing Center, with an RCMP, escort marched a kilometre in a snow storm to the Down East Mall for a Rally to protest the impending closure of the only EI Claims Processing Center on Prince Edward Island.  More than 200 people gathered to hear politicians and union leaders speak out against the decision to close the center.  Three of the four Island MPs were in attendance, and all spoke.  Noticeably absent was Conservative MP Gail Shea who declined the invitation to attend.

Are you interested in co-facilitating one of the following courses?  Then, please indicate your interest to me in writing by March 23, 2012.The following courses will be offered:Duty to Accommodate (English)Advanced Steward Training (French)Advanced Steward Training (English)For the most part, some course development may be required.  Facilitating teams will need to update existing materials accordingly.  Facilitators will require time to prepare immediately prior to school commencement.    

On February 15, members of UCTE local 60605 who work at the Greater Moncton International Airport voted 100% in favour of a tentative agreement with the airport authority.