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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.

COMMENTARY: Public Service Workers Burned by Phoenix

June 11, 2018 - 7:42am •

National Public Service Week (NPSW) was created in 1992 to recognize the value of the services rendered by federal public service employees and to acknowledge the contribution of federal public service employees to the federal administration. While public service workers are still not getting paid correctly, they still show up to work every day to deliver quality public services to Canadians. How will this government recognize its workers during the week of June 10-16 when it can’t even pay them correctly?

Spotlight on AGR Local 90001

May 22, 2018 - 8:09am •

AGR Local 90001 is comprised of approximately 70 members. The local is made up of members from both the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

Charlottetown Regional Office

May 16, 2018 - 12:30pm •

Sisters and Brothers, This is to advise you that because of circumstances beyond our control, we have no choice but to relocate our Regional Office currently located at 614 North River Road, Suite D, in Charlottetown. The current lease that the Charlottetown Regional Office presently occupies ends May 31, 2018 and the landlord has decided not to renew the lease to the PSAC as they need this location for other purposes.

New Brunswick Floods

May 8, 2018 - 11:45am •

Sisters and Brothers, Many New Brunswickers are facing a devastating situation with the current floods. I ask you to support your co-workers, friends and community members in need. We will be doing our part. The PSAC Social Justice Fund will be making a financial contribution of $5,000 in order to assist the affected communities. If you can offer a lending hand, here are the most effective ways that you can provide support:

STUSU Signs New Collective Agreement with Workers Union

April 27, 2018 - 7:53am •

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2018 STUSU Signs New Collective Agreement with Workers Union FREDERICTON, NB – The St. Thomas University Students’ Union (STUSU) recently reached a new collective agreement with the Workers Union of the St. Thomas University Students’ Union (WU STUSU) who are part of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). Both parties are extremely satisfied with the details of the new two-year agreement, which will expire on April 18, 2020.

2018 National Day of Mourning

April 24, 2018 - 12:15pm •

Sisters and Brothers, On April 28, the National Day of Mourning, we remember all those who have been killed or injured on the job. In addition, this year we are focusing on harassment and violence in the workplace. Many area councils have already made arrangements to lay a wreath at their community event on behalf of our union. I encourage you all to attend an event near you. There are various events organized in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. (See event listing below.)

2018 National Public Service Week

April 24, 2018 - 8:50am •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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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