Newfoundland and Labrador

The Western Area Council recently created a "Fix Phoenix Now" collage. 

Sisters, Brothers and Friends, Brother Neville David and I would like to highlight the importance of Black History Month. Please find enclosed, a poster developed by PSAC for you to promote in your workplace whenever it becomes safe to return to the workplace. In the meantime, we challenge you and your co-workers to share this infographic on social media during the month of February: Black History Month.

The nomination form for the position of Regional Executive Vice President and Alternates is now available to download here: ENGLISH FRENCH

The nomination form for the Atlantic Regional Council is now available to download here: ENGLISH FRENCH

Thank you to our regional committees who worked tirelessly in December in order to support society’s less fortunate. Lynette Robinson, on behalf of the NS Area Council 1, delivered a donation of socks, mitts, gloves, coats, and various other items to the Phoenix Youth Shelter based in Halifax, NS on December 17, 2020. Phoenix was the only organization accepting this kind of donation in the Halifax Regional Municipality. More information about this organization is available at phoenixyouth.ca

The PSAC regional offices will be closed from December 25 to January 3. In case of emergency, please call Anna Goguen at 506.381.7740

Union sounds alarm about firefighter cuts at St. John’s Airport November 30, 2020 - The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) is concerned about the recent reduction in airport firefighting capability at St. John’s International Airport especially after a recent incident that occurred over the weekend.

Transgender Day of Remembrance started as a vigil in 1999 to commemorate the death of Rita Hester, a transgender woman killed in 1998. Rita Hester was a highly vocal and visible member of the Trans community in Boston Massachusetts. Violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people, particularly Black and Brown transgender women, is at an all-time epidemic proportion. While this day is a day of mourning and remembrance, it is also a day to reflect on contributions to the Transgender community and the power of their survival.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2020 Activists Organize Strolling Strong for Child Care Event In Corner Brook, NL CORNER BROOK, NL – Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s Women’s Committee and human rights committee are organizing Strolling Strong for Child Care in Corner Brook, NL in order to raise awareness on the need for a publicly funded, quality, non-profit child care system.

HALIFAX, NS, October 29, 2020 – In order to shine a light on the impacts of privatization of civilian work within the Department of National Defence (DND), the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Union of National Defence Employees (UNDE) released a comprehensive report,