Calgary

After PSAC's request last week on whether the union could get access to some material from CCOHS on telework, mental health and ergonomics at a reduced rate, CCOHS has decided to make some of their products free of charge to help organizations through this crisis. Below is the list of materials now available free of charge.

PSAC has confirmed that all regional conventions are officially postponed. This includes the 8th Triennial Prairie Region Convention scheduled for Regina, Saskatchewan on June 12-14, 2020. No further information is currently available but once more information is available, it will be communicated widely. Also, please note that PSAC Regional Offices remain closed until further notice.  Staff are continuing to answer phones and respond to emails as they work from home.

PRAIRIE REGION COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS Within the Prairie Region, PSAC activists participate in a variety of committees and councils, including the following currently established committees and councils:

In order to address many of the concerns in our workplaces with the constantly evolving responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PSAC Prairie Region offered an interactive webinar detailing employer responsibilities, and employee options to protect themselves from exposure, most importantly through a worker’s right to refuse dangerous work, by reviewing the legislation for both federally and provincially legislated workplaces. We also reviewed other actions workplaces can take to protect the health and safety of all.

Calgary Regional Women’s Committee Approved Meeting Minutes. March 02, 2020

In keeping with recommendations from both local and national health authorities, the union has made the difficult decision to suspend activities that would require a large gathering of members.

MANITOBA (Details TBA) March 24, 2020 Stony Mountain March 25, 2020 Morden March 26, 2020 University of Manitoba March 30, 2020 Union Centre April 1, 2020 Fairmont Hotel April 2, 2020  Fairmont Hotel April 8, 2020 Union Centre April 15, 2020 Brandon April 16, 2020 Shilo April 18, 2020 Winnipeg RO April 21 & 22, 2020 Marlborough Hotel April 28, 2020 Canad Inn Polo Park, Winnipeg

In order to update PSAC members on bargaining, telephone town halls in the PA, SV, TC and EB groups will be held on March 9 and 10. Each call is 30 minutes long and will focus on bargaining and the strike votes. National President, Chris Aylward, and National Executive Vice-President Magali Picard will be featured speakers at the telephone town halls. 

In advance of the Prairie Triennial Convention, we will be accepting nominations in eight categories for the Prairie Voice Awards. The deadline to submit nominations is March 30, 2020.  Follow the link for nomination details and the online nomination form: https://prairies.psac.com/2020-prairie-voice-awards-call-out