New Brunswick

If you are a committed PSAC activist who wants to deepen your learning of the labour movement in Canada, develop your leadership skills, and connect with activists from other unions across the country, then you should apply to attend the Canadian Labour Congress-sponsored Labour College of Canada Certificate Program at labourcollege.ca. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2018 Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada Rally for a Fair Collective Agreement NEW BRUNSWICK – On September 26, members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) will be rallying across the province at various workplaces demanding that their employer, the Government of Canada, negotiates a fair collective agreement in a timely manner.

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.

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Members of the PSAC Saint John and Vicinity Area Council participated in the Labour Day event in Saint John with other Unions while members of the UNDE local 60303 participated in the Fredericton celebrations.    

The PSAC Greater Moncton Area Council with the participation of some members of the Moncton Regional Women’s committee and the Human Rights committee was present at the Moncton Labour Day with other Unions.The attendance was probably the largest one to date. 

PSAC MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN PRIDE EVENTS IN NEW BRUNSWICK - This year, some regional committees, components and DCL PSAC members from Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton participated in their respective Pride Parade.

SJF Sponsorship program:  For Young Workers (18 – 35 years).    In addition to the subsidies provided to four young workers, the project is open to all PSAC members, who are able to cover their own expenses (see application for details).   PSAC Social Justice Fund invites your members to participate in the next “Education In Action” project in Guatemala for 2 weeks in spring 2019.  

PSAC supports returning Moncton water services to public control The situation at the Moncton Water Treatment Plant, one of contracting-out of government jobs, needs our full attention. As a public sector union, we always oppose the privatization of government services and actively support reintegrating those that have been privatized back into the public sector. PSAC Convention resolutions

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.