Edmonton

In the following letter to the editor, one Canadian realizes that Harper's attack on public services have gone too far when he can't get the service he needs. The letter was published in the Edmonton Journal on February 5, 2014.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will table Economic Action Plan 2014 in the House of Commons on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. EST.Across the Prairies, union members from PSAC and other unions will gather to watch the release of the federal budget, discuss its impact on unions and union members, and speak out on behalf of working families across Canada.

In Attendance: Bhupinder Johal - Local 30067; Dave Burchell - Local 30067; Sandra Relling - Local 30016; Deb Sutton – Local 30902; Dragana Ristivojevic – Local 30025; Oneil Carlier – PSAC Rep

In Attendance: Darlene Lewis; Chantelle Favell-Rubenstahl; Robert Wolfe; Deborah Ferguson; Bernard Brasen; Dave Burchell; Bryan Smith; Bhupinder Johal; Dragana Ristivojevic; Darlene Peacock; Chris Kelly; Elaine Alt; Rose Leclair; Toby Pascal; Diana Meabry; Mel McLean; Sandra Relling; Staff rep; Oneil Carlier

The 6th Triennial Convention of the PSAC Prairie Region will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the TCU Place beginning Friday, June 27, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. and concluding Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 12:30 p.m.

Dear PSAC Young Workers:Do you want a forum to discuss the impact of current issues on young workers? Are you interested in getting together to build solidarity, share knowledge and develop skills? As young workers, we face the same issues other Canadian workers face, as well as some that are unique to our demographic.

On September 26, 2013 the CEIU Women’s Committee, Local 30876 at CPC Vegreville, held a contest to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. 

Alternation allows people who have been declared “opting” as a result of Work Force Adjustment to switch places (or alternate with) another employee who is willing to leave the public service.

In an effort to coordinate PSAC members who have asked how they can help, we are organizing volunteer days to get out into the communities and provide support.Calgary, Friday, July 12, 2013, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Calgary Drop-In & Rehab CentrePlease contact Timothy Hunt for more information or to volunteer: huntt@psac.com or 403-818-9675.

Read the special Alberta Flood Edition edition of "Prairie Voice," an e-newsletter for PSAC Prairie Region members.