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Health and safety

PSAC is committed to promoting and maintaining the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers. Staff work closely with local occupational health and safety committees, lobby for better health and safety laws and negotiate health and safety provisions in collective agreements. 

The Health and Safety Committee of the Regional Council works with the REVP and staff to plan and deliver a conference each cycle.

The national Health and Safety Program provides a range of services for members directed by Conventions, the National Board of Directors and the Alliance Executive Committee.

PSAC Atlantic Regional Health, Safety and Environment Conference
April 4, 2019 - 10:19am •
The Public Service Alliance of Canada Atlantic Health, Safety and Environment Conference is scheduled to be held on June 7 – 9, 2019 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Beausejour, Moncton, NB. This conference is open to PSAC Health & Safety Local Committee members and/or Health & Safety Workplace Representatives. Only those persons will be accepted as delegates.
2018 National Day of Mourning
April 24, 2018 - 12:15pm •
Sisters and Brothers,   On April 28, the National Day of Mourning, we remember all those who have been killed or injured on the job.  In addition, this year we are focusing on harassment and violence in the workplace. Many area councils have already made arrangements to lay a wreath at their community event on behalf of our union. I encourage you all to attend an event near you.  There are various events organized in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. (See event listing below.)
25th Anniversary of the Westray Mine Disaster
May 9, 2017 - 7:56am •
Sisters and Brothers, On May 9, 1992, an explosion at the Westray Mine in Pictou County, Nova Scotia killed 26 miners working underground.  It was one of the deadliest mining disasters in Canadian history and led to new Criminal Code provisions – known as the Westray Law – that made it possible to prosecute corporate criminal negligence. You can find below information in regards to the event taking place on May 9 at the Westray Miners Memorial Park.
Day of Mourning 2017
May 2, 2017 - 3:47pm •
Laurie Ann Wesselby (USGE 60128 and VP of the Greater Moncton Area Council) and Bernard Simard (USGE 60142) attended the ceremony organized by the Moncton District Labour Council to lay a wreath in memory of the workers who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job.  
Day of Mourning 2017
May 2, 2017 - 3:37pm •
National Day of Mourning
April 12, 2017 - 8:50am •
April 28th marks the National Day of Mourning – a day where we take the time to remember workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace incidents.  
Our Ad in Metro Halifax: Healthy Workplaces Impact Everyone
April 12, 2017 - 7:34am •
Metro Halifax will be publishing a special feature "Understand and Appreciating Unions" on April 24th.  This is a copy of our ad that will be published along with the article below.  
The Lecturers’ Union of Memorial University of Newfoundland Votes in Solidarity with #MakeMuskratRight Campaign
October 25, 2016 - 9:46am •
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2016 The Lecturers’ Union of Memorial University of Newfoundland Votes in Solidarity with #MakeMuskratRight Campaign
Photo Album: Day of Mourning 2016
April 29, 2016 - 12:41pm •
Letter to the editor published in the Miramichi Leader by PSAC-CEIU member Scott Cowan
April 27, 2016 - 8:06am •
Day of Mourning sees call for asbestos ban   On Thursday, April 28, the flag on Parliament Hill will fly at half-mast and people across the country will light candles, don ribbons and remember colleagues, friends and family who have been killed because of workplace-related hazards and incidents.   

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