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Regional Executive Vice President

Colleen Coffey was elected Atlantic Regional Executive Vice-President at the 7th Regional Triennial Convention on June 24, 2017 in Saint John, NB.

An active PSAC member for over 20 years, Sister Coffey first began her union activism with the Goose Bay Women’s Committee and entered into a long pay equity battle. She was workforce adjusted in 1998 and moved to the Airforce Base in Greenwood, NS. After re-establishing herself and her family, she got involved in her union local and held many roles from Secretary, Treasurer, Shop Steward, Chief Shop Steward and finally President for the past 12 years.

She held a seat on the PSAC Atlantic Council for three terms and was elected the Alternate REVP for those terms.

Sister Coffey was elected to be the female PSAC Representative on the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Executive Council and held this seat for several terms until she was elected the Female Vice President at Large that she maintained for two terms.

Support Bargaining Team Photo Contest

October 26, 2018 - 12:20pm •

Bargaining teams representing nearly 90,000 federal public service workers need your help. The next bargaining sessions will be held on November 27-29 for table specific proposals and December 4-6 for common issues proposals. At those sessions, our bargaining team members will need to demonstrate to the employer that they have the support of PSAC members.

PSAC Scholarship Cheque Presentation: Ashley Card

October 26, 2018 - 11:23am •

Our REVP, Colleen Coffey, was proud to present a PSAC Scholarship cheque to Ashley Card, daughter of Patricia Card, member of UVAE.

CUPW Rotating Strike

October 23, 2018 - 11:26am •

Sisters, Brothers and Friends, In response to the rotating strike action at Canada Post, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has requested that we proceed in our use of their services without any changes. In the event that there is a picket line in front of any Canada Post Facility, do not cross it. Please support these members by joining their picket line or sending them messages of support.

Orange Shirt Day

October 1, 2018 - 11:31am •

Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St.

Spotlight on USJE Local 60001

September 24, 2018 - 11:57am •

Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) Local 60001 is comprised of approximately 200 members who work at the RCMP Firearms Centre in Miramichi, New Brunswick. They provide public safety to Canadians under the RCMP Firearms program. They are known across Canada for being friendly, efficient and professional.

PSAC Members Rallied at CFB Greenwood to Protect Local Jobs

September 7, 2018 - 10:40am •

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2018 PSAC Members Rallied at CFB Greenwood to Protect Local Jobs GREENWOOD, NS – Members of the Union of National Defence Employees (UNDE), a Component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), distributed campaign material to local residents of Greenwood in order to bring awareness to the jobs being contracted out at CFB Greenwood.

PSAC Members Rally at CFB Greenwood to Protect Local Jobs

September 5, 2018 - 7:51am •

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2018 PSAC Members Rally at CFB Greenwood to Protect Local Jobs GREENWOOD, NS – Members of the Union of National Defence Employees (UNDE), a Component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), will be distributing campaign material to local residents of Greenwood in order to bring awareness to the jobs being contracted out at CFB Greenwood. PSAC members rally 6 am – 8 am, CFB Greenwood Entrance to the Base

National Unions Launch Campaign To Protect Jobs On Military Bases

August 27, 2018 - 6:32pm •

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2018 National Unions Launch Campaign To Protect Jobs On Military Bases GREENWOOD, NS – The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and one of its Components, the Union of National Defence Employees (UNDE), is campaigning to protect public service jobs at CFB Greenwood and CFB Kingston.

Statement about Fredericton

August 15, 2018 - 7:20am •

No words can describe how we feel following the tragedy that took place in Fredericton on August 10. We represent many workers that place their lives at risk every day in order to protect Canadians. We offer our most sincere sympathies to all that have been impacted by this tragedy and we vow to continue to work towards a safer Canada.

MP Lobby - Scott Brison

July 31, 2018 - 9:40am •

PSAC members took part in Scott Brison's annual BBQ. They took this opportunity to discuss Phoenix, bargaining with Treasury Board and the need to protect public service jobs.

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