Newfoundland and Labrador

In late April we received notice to bargain from Treasury Board to commence negotiations for a new FB collective agreement.  Our new bargaining team also met in April to discuss priorities for the coming round. 

The PSAC's newly elected bargaining teams for the PA, FB, TC, SV and EB groups will be meeting in Ottawa from July 7th to July 11th for the start of negotiations with Treasury Board. PSAC previously received notices to bargain for these groups. The bargaining teams are united in their resolve to defend public services and the working conditions of those who provide them. Stay tuned for more information.

Contributions were made to the following organizations from the PSAC Social Justice Fund:-MacKillop Centre for Social Justice (Prince Edward Island)            -The Youth Project (Nova Scotia)                                                  -Common Front for Social Justice (New Brunswick)                        -Esgenoôpetij Environment and Cultural Society (New Brunswick)   -Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (Nova Scotia)                           

The introduction, video and Team Member presentation takes about 20 minutes then you can disconnect and vote or stay tuned for the Q&A session that follows.

As you know, the next federal election will be held on October 19, 2015. On the 19th of every month, we are asking our members to be creative in highlighting the number 19 such as: standing outside your workplace for 19 minutes, wearing a piece of clothing with the number 19 or coming up with the 19 best ways of getting rid of the Harper Conservative government.

May 17th is recognized as International Day against Homophobia.  Even though rights for the GLBT community has improved, we still have a long way to go.  People should not live in fear because of their sexual orientation or sharing their love for one another in public.

Canadians waiting too long for benefits

In Nigeria, more than 200 girls have been abducted.  The girls were allegedly abducted to prevent them from attending school.  Join the social media campaign: download the attached document, take a picture and share it on Facebook and Twitter using #BringBackOurGirls

Mental Health Week is an annual national event that takes place during the first week of May.  Mental Health is still stigmatized in today’s society, therefore it is important that we share valuable information around mental health and provide help when needed.  Let’s be clear, mental health is a state of well-being.  It affects how we think, feel, act and interact with others.

Your Union filed a grievance about the employer’s delay in implementing the collective agreement.  We are awaiting a final level hearing and the employer’s response on this grievance.