Updates

Different vigils were held in New Brunswick to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Montreal massacre of 14 young women at the École Polytechnique. New Brunswick MPs are asked to oppose Bill C-391 as statistics show that long-gun homicides in Canada have declined by 50% since the registry was instituted.

Listen to the Nation, no to prorogation! PSAC members from Moncton and Fredericton joined some concerns citizens, various unions, the NBFL and others and braved the cold weather to give a clear message to the Harper government: "Return to work!''  Guest speakers for the Moncton event were Members of Parliament Yvon Godin (NDP) and Brian Murphy (Liberal).

On December 6th, members of the local worked hard to create a float that would go in the Christmas parade in their community. The theme of the float was based around our "Think Public" campaign.  Four of the members on the float were elves making toys, and another four were Santa's helpers who wore t-shirts with the "Think Public" logo on the back.  The local distributed frisbees and bags of Think Public candy to the kids.  The float won third prize with the judges and was voted the viewer's choice float.

A crowd of approximately 50 people gathered in front of the local conservative Miramichi MP, Tilly O'Neill-Gordon on Sunday evening, December 6, to commemorate the national day of remembrance and action on violence against women and to oppose Bill C-391 which calls for the dismantling of gun registration in Canada.

Members of the Halifax Human Rights Committee prepared more than 400 gift bags containing hats, mittens and socks to be donated to HRM's  homeless shelter for men and to several transition homes.  In addition, several hundred gift bags of toiletries will also be donated.

Over 150 PSAC members attended a luncheon in Sydney on December 10th to commemorate International Human Rights Day.

NAPC Training provided an opportunity for Aboriginal, Inuit, Innu and Métis members to learn how they can navigate the existing structures of the PSAC. The training provided members with a way of empowering themselves to effect change in their workplaces, communities and union.

On Saturday, November 28, 2009 thirteen PSAC Members met at the St. John's Regional Office and were enlightened on the intricacies of 'Navigating Workers' Compensation'.

On Saturday and Sunday, November 14 & 15, 2009 fifteen PSAC Members took part in an Introduction to Local Officers' Training at The Delta, St. John's.

The Halifax Human Rights Committee was joined by Santa’s Little Helpers to support the campaign, Operation Christmas Child.”