Prince Edward Island

Senator Percy Down met with CEIU and UVAE members recently. Senator down expressed concern on the effect job cuts will have on service to veterans and the large economic impact on workers, the community and the Province.

PSAC members and coalition partners gathered on March 29th to watch and discuss the 2012 budget. Members were interviewed by CBC Radio/TV and The Guardian.

The PEI Regional Women’s Committee held their AGM on March 28th. Elected to the Committee were: Debi Buell, President; Karolyn Walsh, Vice-President; Marilyn Gallant, Secretary; and Beryl MacNeil, Treasurer.

What: Budget Watch When: 4:30pm, Thursday, March 29, 2012 Where: PSAC Board Room, 614 North River Road, Suite D, Charlottetown Refreshments will be served.

Union officials joined together to meet with the Federal Minister of Taxation, Gail Shea to discuss their concerns about the impacts of the Federal cuts coming to the province. The concerns voiced by the members included the cuts to Veterans Affairs, the EI Processing Centre in Montague and the Licensing Office at DFO. Those attending the meeting were:

On March 8th, International Women's Day, Sisters Dawn Hardy and Debi Buell attended an outdoor Rally and Information session on the investigation into the Robo Calls to Elections Canada. Some of the speakers included Brother Carl Pursey, President, PEI Fed; Sister Lori MacKay, CUPE President; Mary Boyd; Leo Broderick, and Wayne Easter who explained how these Robo Calls were different and need to be investigated.

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – The Public Service Alliance of Canada with affiliates of the Canadian Labour Congress and the PEIFederation of Labour, as well as community partners, will gather Thursday to watch and critique the federal budget.

STRATFORD, PEI – The Public Service Alliance of Canada will hold a public meeting with NDP Critic for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Jean Crowder tomorrow in Stratford. 

A three-way initiative supported by the Province, the City of Charlottetown, and unions representing federal employees on the Island is being launched to preserve federal jobs."Maintaining a strong federal presence on the Island is absolutely vital," says Premier Robert Ghiz. "And I am very pleased to see so many groups and individuals working together to make a strong case to Ottawa."The initiative is in response to widespread reports that the Government of Canada’s efforts to balance the books will result in lay-offs or the elimination of federal positions.

On the evening of Wednesday, March 8th, the PEIPSAC Human Rights committee had their Annual General Meeting. After reviewing the minutes and moving a balanced budget, the Election of Officers took place, facilitated by Donna MacDonald of CEIU. We are pleased to inform you that the  new local executive mimics the last, having all members retaining their respective positions: Debi Buell (UVAE) - President; Dave Clow (DCL)  - Vice President; Karolyn Walsh (UVAE) - Secretary; Jody LaPierre (UVAE) - Treasurer.