Calgary

More than 20cm of snow didn't stop devoted activists and concerned Canadians from protesting the Conservative’s Convention and their impaired judgment and reckless policies. On Saturday, November 2, PSAC, working with various community groups and unions, organized the “Crash The(ir) Party!” rally across the street from the BMO Centre where the Conservative Party of Canada held their 2013 policy convention from October 31 to November 2, 2013.

Report of the Southern Alberta Rep to the Prairie Region Council submitted for the April 2013 meeting. This report covers the period from the last PRC meeting.

Report of the Calgary Area Council Rep to the Prairie Region Council submitted for the October 2013 meeting. This report covers the period from the last PRC meeting.

Crash the Conservative Convention with us as we rally against the Conservative’s impaired judgment and reckless policies.

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.

In Attendance: Evelyn Egger, Garth Caron, Timothy Hunt, Phil Chan, Raj Hari

Following the disastrous flooding in Alberta last June, PSAC launched an appeal among Components, Regional Offices, Area Councils, Committees and Locals to support the PSAC Social Justice Fund’s Alberta Solidarity Fund.The support was instantaneous and exceptionally generous. In just a few short weeks, we raised $22,800, which was donated to support organizations working in areas where our members have been affected and may be utilizing support services.The organizations we were able to support included:

On July 12, 2013, PSAC sponsored a meal at the Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre, where members volunteered to prepare and serve meals to those in need.

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.