Newfoundland and Labrador

The goal of the Association of Public Service Alliance Retirees (APSAR) is to provide resources to all retired former PSAC members and those over 50 years old. We are a united front, protecting the interests of retired union members, or those who are set to leave the public service soon.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women PSAC statement This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Montréal Massacre, where 14 young women were killed at the École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989. On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, PSAC members across the country renew their commitment to eliminate all forms of violence against women. Members participating in events 

PSAC Social Justice Fund (SJF) invites your members to participate in the next Education In Action project in Guatemala for 2 weeks in spring, March 6 - 20, 2015. The Education In Action (EIA) organization is supported in part by the PSAC Social Justice Fund and engages Canadian volunteers to deepen their understanding of Guatemala and to build solidarity with Mayan communities in Guatemala. 

New Brunswick  Gagetown: UNDE 60303 & UNDE 60380 organized a protest during theirlunch break. Fredericton: Demo of 19 minutes during the lunch hour and official launch of advertising campaign with CEIU 60260, CUPE NB, CUPW, PIPSC andthe Fredericton and District Labour Council. Moncton: USGE RVP’s Jeannette Manuel Allain and Carol Jennings organized a multi local gathering/plantgate in the morning for USGE locals 60019, 60128, 60142, 60146, 60052, CEIU 60262, CIU 60004, UNE 60100 and UNDE 60303. 

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                           November 18, 2014 PSAC members continue the countdown to the next federal election 

New BrunswickGagetown: UNDE 60303 & UNDE 60380 organized a demo during their lunch break.Saint John: AGR 60007, GSU 60007, USGE 60074, UTE 60005 & UVAE 60006 organized a demo in front of their local Conservative MP's office during their lunch break.Prince Edward IslandSummerside: UTE 90006 held a lunch/supper break and were outside for 19 minutes.Nova ScotiaBridgewater: CEIU 80215 held a demo for 19 minutes during their lunch break.Newfoundland

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                             October 20, 2014 PSAC members continue with their monthly mobilizing activities ST. JOHN’S, NL – Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members have been organizing various activities on the 19th of every month in order to raise awareness on the upcoming federal election and the need to have a government that stands up for Canadians and the services they depend on. 

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:

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.