Prince Edward Island

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.  

PSAC is pleased to report that the Federal Court of Appeal has today unanimously upheld the groundbreaking decision of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. The decision found the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) discriminated against PSAC member, Fiona Johnstone by failing to accommodate her family obligations.

On April 30th, Jeannie Baldwin proudly represented PSAC Atlantic at a meeting organized by the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association to create the Loretta Saunders Foundation.

On May 1, 1886 a general strike was called in the United States at a time when the right to organize and strike did not exist.

May 1st in International Workers Day. Thursday, May 1st 4:30 p.m. At the steps of the  PEI Legislature   Poster Attached.

April 28 is a National Day of Mourning that commemorates workers who are killed or injured on the job each year, or who die from work-related diseases.  This day provides us the opportunity to remember these workers in public events.  However, the Day of Mourning is also a time to insist that all levels of government must take an active role in enforcing existing health and safety laws and by doing so, prosecute violations when a  worker is killed or seriously injured.

April 28 is a National Day of Mourning that commemorates workers who are killed or injured on the job each year, or who die from work-related diseases.  This day provides us the opportunity to remember these workers in public events.  However, the Day of Mourning is also a time to insist that all levels of government must take an active role in enforcing existing health and safety laws and by doing so, prosecute violations when a  worker is killed or seriously injured.

As a PSAC member working for the CFIA, you  will be voting on a tentative agreement with your employer between April 24 and June 4, 2014.

All PSAC/UTE members from the CRA bargaining group are invited to attend one of these important information sessions.  Sister Dawn hardy, PSAC/UTE Bargaining Team member will be present. This is your opportunity to get the information directly from your bargaining team member and ask questions. 

April 28 is a Day of Mourning for thousands of Canadian workers killed or injured on the job each year, or who died from work-related diseases. All Islanders are invited to join with us in remembering workers who were injured or lost their lives on Island work sites. Monday, April 28, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at Province House. A reception will follow the ceremony. See poster attached.