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Regional Executive Vice President

Colleen Coffey was elected Atlantic Regional Executive Vice-President at the 7th Regional Triennial Convention on June 24, 2017 in Saint John, NB.

An active PSAC member for over 20 years, Sister Coffey first began her union activism with the Goose Bay Women’s Committee and entered into a long pay equity battle. She was workforce adjusted in 1998 and moved to the Airforce Base in Greenwood, NS. After re-establishing herself and her family, she got involved in her union local and held many roles from Secretary, Treasurer, Shop Steward, Chief Shop Steward and finally President for the past 12 years.

She held a seat on the PSAC Atlantic Council for three terms and was elected the Alternate REVP for those terms.

Sister Coffey was elected to be the female PSAC Representative on the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Executive Council and held this seat for several terms until she was elected the Female Vice President at Large that she maintained for two terms.

Bryony House Staff on the Verge of Strike or Lock-Out

February 9, 2021 - 9:18am •

For immediate release Bryony House Staff on the Verge of Strike or Lock-Out Halifax, NS, February 9, 2021 – Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada employed by Bryony House, which is a 24-bed shelter in Halifax, is on the verge of going on strike or being locked out by management as labour tensions continue to escalate.

Convention 2021: Nomination Form for Regional Executive Vice President

January 28, 2021 - 9:17am •

The nomination form for the position of Regional Executive Vice President and Alternates is now available to download here: ENGLISH FRENCH

Protect the voice and vote of the frontline staff at Bryony House

January 28, 2021 - 9:01am •

UPDATED: PSAC members at UPEI to hold virtual press conference about current labour unrest

December 1, 2020 - 7:42am •

You may watch the press conference by visiting the following link: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Committee Success Story: 30 years of women advocacy

November 24, 2020 - 7:13am •

Our Area Councils and Regional Committees (Women’s, Human Rights and Young Workers) were faced with quite the challenge these past few months. How do you operate in the midst of a pandemic? Well, they certainly adapted and continued their important work! The Committee Success Stories is designed to highlight the successful work accomplished by our various committees in the Atlantic Region. ** This year, the Regional Women’s Committee of Charlottetown reached an important milestone: their 30 years of existence!

Activists Organize Strolling Strong for Child Care Event In Corner Brook, NL

October 30, 2020 - 7:07am •

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2020 Activists Organize Strolling Strong for Child Care Event In Corner Brook, NL CORNER BROOK, NL – Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s Women’s Committee and human rights committee are organizing Strolling Strong for Child Care in Corner Brook, NL in order to raise awareness on the need for a publicly funded, quality, non-profit child care system.

PSAC-UNDE report reveals failure of privatization within the Department of National Defence

October 29, 2020 - 9:34am •

HALIFAX, NS, October 29, 2020 – In order to shine a light on the impacts of privatization of civilian work within the Department of National Defence (DND), the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Union of National Defence Employees (UNDE) released a comprehensive report,

Update from Regional Council Meeting (October 15-16, 2020)

October 23, 2020 - 9:32am •

Regional Council Directors met virtually on October 15-16 to conduct the Council business. Below are the main highlights of the meeting.

October 21, 2020 - 1:50pm •

Municipal Elections in Nova Scotia

October 8, 2020 - 6:56am •

Nova Scotians are asked to elect their municipal governments on Saturday October 17th. Because municipal elections are governed by the municipalities themselves, each municipality make their own decisions such as when advance voting takes place, how people can vote, etc. As a national union that represents workers in the federal, provincial and municipal governments and various private employers such as Dalhousie University, transition houses and so on, we understand and see first-hand the value in electing labour-friendly candidates.

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