Manitoba

During these unprecedented times, your REVP and union want your feeback on how we adjust to our new COVID reality. In order to do this, we are asking members to complete an online survey. PSAC Prairies has had some successful new approaches since the start of the pandemic such as the numerous skills training webinars provided in the winter and spring while our respective communities went into lockdown. However, it is important to hear directly from the membership on what your union is doing well and what we could improve on.

All are welcome to join the November 24th Webinar – 16 Days of Activism.  The webinar will inspire and motivate all union activists to prepare to engage in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.  A is for Activist Advocate, Abolitionist, Ally. Actively Answering A call to Action Are you an Activist? (Innosanto Nagara) There are many actions that can be taken to eradicate gender-based violence – join us - become involved and empowered for change.  

WINNIPEG AREA COUNCIL Virtual Meeting Minutes Tuesday November 17, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

Uncover the Costs: The Case for Ending the Privatization of DND Services When governments contract out public sector work to private companies, profits take priority over services, and everyone, except the corporate shareholders, ends up paying the price.

RE: National Aboriginal Veterans Day, Remembrance Day Friends, Today I would like to take a moment to acknowledge National Aboriginal Veterans Day, Sunday, November 8, 2020 and Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Both are days that encourage Canadians to remember and pay tribute to the people who sacrificed their lives for their country as well as those who fought and survived the often unspeakable horror of war. 

We know how important the PSAC annual calendar is to members and the physical calendar will be mailed out early in the new year. In the meantime, you can download a digit version right here! See below for a digit calendar for both government and non-government PSAC members.    Happy planning!

Purpose of position As part of the Regional Office Team, the Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative services that enable the Regional Office to fulfill its role in a timely and credible manner.  Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator maintains the administrative aspects of the Regional Office, while carrying out the wide variety of administrative, secretarial and clerical responsibilities to ensure efficient operation of the Regional Office.

For Immediate Release – Friday, October 30, 2020 EDMONTON – This week, PSAC-UNDE released a report detailing the failure of privatization within the Department of National Defence. Most Department of National Defence (DND) bases contract out facilities management, cleaning, food preparation, grass cutting, and trades work. Services critical to DND operations, such as helicopter maintenance and airport management, are also contracted out. 

PSAC Human Rights Committee MinutesThursday, October 29, 2020 6pm Present: Jennifer Chieh Ho (Chair), Jacqueline Nanali (Vice Chair), Debbie Leaman, Tina Matias Bouchard (PSAC REP), Khalid Ahmad, Yvonne Hein, Lindsey Sparks, Deanna Guest: Nigel Bart (Artbeat Studio) Regrets: Amit

PSAC Westman Area Council 29 October 2020 Zoom and Teleconference Attendees: Michael Weisgerber (Chair), Glen Johnston, Jennifer Grant, Chad Lelond,  _______   , Marianne Hladun (REVP Prairies), Tracy Thor (PSAC staff rep).