New Brunswick

Labour Day is Monday, September 7, 2015.  The official event listing for the Atlantic Region can be found on the Canadian Labour Congress website.     Commencing August 31st, PSAC-Atlantic will be airing radio ads to commemorate this important day.  These radio ads will run in each province and can be found below.   Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Labour Day!

New Brunswick   Province-wide: Members of UEW 60067 put together packages of election issue information from PSAC and distributed it to their members.    Dorchester: Members of USGE 60020 & 60128 organized a demo during their lunch break.   Gagetown: Members of UNDE 60303 organized a bbq and rally.   Prince Edward Island   Summerside: Members of UTE 90006 distributed the CLC’s Better Choice cards.  

The New Brunswick PSAC 2015 Fall Education Schedule is ready. Please see the attached poster for more information on courses being offered.

A recap of activities that took place in our region.

HALIFAX, July 14, 2015 /CNW/ - The Public Service Alliance of Canada is today launching a nationwide campaign to remind Canadians about the impact of cuts to public services before they vote in the federal election. At the 2015 PSAC national convention, delegates directed the union to campaign and raise public awareness about the impact of cuts to public services by the Harper Conservatives.

Joey Dunphy, PSAC National Aboriginal People Circle Male Representative for the Atlantic Region, and Aboriginal Director on the Atlantic Regional Council with the assistance of members from the Moncton Area Council and the Greater Moncton Human Rights committee held an information booth at the Moncton Farmer's market on Saturday June 20th, to bring awareness on Aboriginal issues.  

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION                                                                        June 17, 2015 PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS JOIN TO HOST A FUNDRAISING BBQ FOR SCHOOL IN DORCHESTER  DORCHESTER, NB – Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) along with other unions will be hosting a fundraising BBQ with all proceeds going towards the Dorchester School Committee for future projects dedicated to ensuring the sustainability of the school in the community of Dorchester.

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION                                                                        June 17, 2015 PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS JOIN TOGETHER FOR A UNION WALK DURING NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK MONCTON, NB – Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) along with other Unions will be participating in a Union walk and rally to demonstrate their solidarity in defeating the Conservative government in the upcoming federal election.

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION                                                                        June 17, 2015 PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS JOIN TOGETHER FOR A UNION WALK DURING NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK SAINT JOHN, NB – Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) along with other Unions will be participating in a Union walk and rally to demonstrate their solidarity in defeating the Conservative government in the upcoming federal election.

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION                                                                        June 4, 2015 FRONT-LINE CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION OFFICERS RALLY TO DEFEND THEIR CHARTER RIGHT OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ST. STEPHEN, NB – Members of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) will be organizing a BBQ and rally in front of their local Conservative MP’s office, John Williamson, calling him to respect their Charter right of collective bargaining.