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NB - Greater Moncton Human Rights (GMHR) helps a kid in need

April 24, 2018 - 11:16am • New Brunswick | Human rights

Members of the PSAC GMHR recently visited the facilities of the Cavalier Riding Club, a Therapeutic Horse Riding Club in the Moncton area for the kids and adults with a disability.  Following their visit, the committee presented a donation to the club that will provide for a less fortunate kid with disabilities the opportunity to benefit from 4 free lessons.    Benefits from this type of therapy has proven to be very valuable for people with all kinds of disabilities.

2018 National Public Service Week

April 24, 2018 - 8:50am • New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

Sisters and Brothers,

This year, we encourage our members to participate in the events being organized around NPSW.

We want our members to be recognized for the important work that they do for Canadians. Activities during National Public Service week are one small form of recognition. Of course, we also want our members' work recognized with correct and on time pay; better benefits and safe and decent working conditions.

Spotlight on PSAC-CHEA Local 60200

April 23, 2018 - 8:15am • New Brunswick

The City Hall Employees Association (CHEA) is comprised of more than 200 members. Their members work at the following:  Moncton City Hall, Botsford Fire Station, Operations Center, Resurgo Place, Moncton Coliseum, Magnetic Hill Zoo, RCMP Head Quarter and the 911 Dispatch Center in Dieppe.

New Agreement for PSAC Local 60888

April 20, 2018 - 1:43pm • New Brunswick | Young workers
Members of PSAC local 60888 who are employed by the St. Thomas University Students’ Union in Fredericton, NB signed their new collective agreement on Wednesday. The main highlights of this agreement that expires on April 18, 2020 include:
 
-Significant wage increase whereas the ‘minimum wage’ will be set at $15/hour.
-Language covering ownership rights; copyright, patents, intellectual property, etc.
-Academic freedom recognized in strong language provisions.

Convention of the Liberal Party of Canada

April 20, 2018 - 10:16am • Nova Scotia

The Liberal Party of Canada held its national convention in Halifax April 19 – 21. On April 20th, PSAC members delivered two flyers to the delegates. The first flyer was on the Phoenix Pay System which called on the Liberal Party to stop forcing workers who have mistakenly received overpayments, to pay back the gross amount. It also reminded the governing party of the basic principle that every worker should be getting paid correctly and on time, every time. The second flyer was on the need for a universal, high quality child care system in Canada.

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