Newfoundland and Labrador

I am in shock. Disappointed, disgusted, shocked. I have just read the CBC News article on members of law enforcement agencies of all types dressing in what can only be described as racist costumes, and I cannot for the life of me comprehend how this was allowed to happen. To make matters worse, these photos were not leaked or obtained from a private social media account; they were published with pride by NL Law Enforcement Torch Run!

Sisters and Brothers, Please find in below the information in regards to the DCL Conference that will be taking place in Moncton, NB from November 3-5, 2017.  Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 25. In solidarity, Colleen Coffey Regional Executive Vice-President, PSAC-Atlantic

Special thanks to various PSAC committees and our PSAC-Atlantic Director for GLBT members, Wayne Kelley, for having ensured a strong PSAC presence at various pride parades in the Atlantic Region.  This year, we participated in the following pride parades: Moncton, NB Halifax, Yarmouth and Amherst, Pictou County and Sydney, NS

As soon as PSAC members found out that Prime Minister Trudeau and his Cabinet were meeting in St. John's, NL, they got to work and organized a demo to highlight the many problems they face due to the Phoenix Pay System.  in less than 24 hours, they rented a bus, mobilized members and allies and organized a successful event. Different media outlets were on site to cover the event.  You can also view the complete photo album. ***** Media Scan Report:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2017 Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada Rally to Denounce the Phoenix Pay System ST. JOHN’S, NL – Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) will be greeting the Federal Liberal Cabinet in order to remind them to fix the Phoenix Pay System. WHAT: Rally to Denounce the Phoenix Pay System WHEN: Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 12:15 PM WHERE: Sheraton Hotel, 115 Cavendish Sq., St. John’s, NL

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 2018.

The St. John's Area Council and Young Workers Committee represented PSAC at the annual Labour Day event in St. John's. Please see pictures attached.

Sisters and Brothers, Please find below a letter of introduction I sent to all 32 MPs in our region. In solidarity, Colleen Coffey (formerly Hodder) Regional Executive Vice-President, PSAC-Atlantic

On December 17 1999, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that August 12 be declared International Youth Day. International Youth Day 2017 is dedicated to celebrating young people’s contributions to conflict prevention and transformation as well as inclusion, social justice, and sustainable peace.