New Brunswick

This week, PSAC members who reside in the NB Southwest riding received a flyer also known as 'ten percenter' from their local MP, John Williamson.  This flyer had only one intent: attack public sector benefits.  We are replying by sending him our very own 'ten percenter'! The REVP for PSAC Atlantic, Jeannie Baldwin, also sent him a letter requesting a meeting to explain the valuable services PSAC members deliver on a daily basis.

The Joint Learning Program unveil its new identityThe Joint Learning Program (JLP), the leading joint learning program in the federal public service founded in 2001, is proud to unveil its new identity consisting of a new logo and a new tagline.The new identity clearly express the refreshing and unique experience offered by the JLP to build a healthier, more productive workplace.The JLP proposes a modified logo intended to convey:

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                             October 14, 2014 PSAC members to rally outside conservative MP Rodney Weston’s office SAINT JOHN, NB - Public Service Alliance of Canada members will be rallying for 15 minutes outside conservative MP Rodney Weston’s office during their lunch hour to tell him that they will not give away their sick leave and other hard earned benefits protected in their collective agreement. 

On September 27-28, 2014, 14 Aboriginal PSAC members came from all over the Atlantic to K’jipuktuk (Halifax) to attend Our Communities, Our Union, Our Rights: An introduction to the PSAC for Aboriginal Members.  The training provided a forum for members to discuss critical issues facing Aboriginal people in their union, in their workplaces and in society. It also made space for members to learn from each other’s experiences.  Participants came away with a solid foundation in union basics and a grasp on how to engage in the union to advance Aboriginal rights.

Greetings,  Earlier this week, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) sent a letter to the Prime Minister demanding he

Some PSAC members from AGR, GSU and UNE along with the PSAC Atantic REVP and the newly elected GLBT director on the Atlantic council participated in the Moncton Pride Parade on August 23, 2014.

The PSAC Education Program NB region for Fall 2014 is available. See attached poster for more information.

This year, many District Labour Councils in the New Brunswick region are organizing different activities for Labour Day. Please see details from the CLC - Atlantic region for Restigouche, Bathurst, Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton and Miramichi. See poster attached for more information.  All PSAC members and their families are invited to participate.