Media Advisory: PSAC Members in Prince Albert Rally for Fair Contracts
Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) in Prince Albert will hold a morning rally tomorrow (Thursday, April 25, 2019) from 7:00am to 9:00am at the John E MacDonald Building located at 3601 5th Avenue East. They are among the approximately 140,000 federal public sector workers who are outraged by the federal government’s lack of movement in contract negotiations.
“In 2015, Justin Trudeau sent a letter to Canada’s public servants promising a new era of respect. But four years later, PSAC members are still waiting for him to deliver on his commitment,” said Marianne Hladun, PSAC Regional Executive-Vice President for the Prairie Region.
In negotiations with Treasury Board, which employs over 90,000 members, the union is asking for improvements to work-life balance, a reduction of precarious contract work, an end to wage gaps with the private sector, and fair economic increases. The next round of negotiations will take place April 30 - May 2.
“The Prime Minister’s window to deliver on his words is running out,” said Hladun. “Despite the hardships caused by the Phoenix pay system, PSAC members have continued to work for Canadians day in and day out. The time has come for the federal government to get serious and come to the table with a fair offer that reflects the hard work and dedication of our members.”
PSAC is also currently in negotiations with the Canada Revenue Agency, Parks Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Canada Border Services Agency. The union has presented bargaining proposals at every table that would significantly improve working conditions in the federal public service and the quality of the services provided to Canadians. But across the board, the union has faced a government unwilling to negotiate.
Media are invited:
What: PSAC Members Rally for Fair Contracts
Where: John E MacDonald Building; 3601 5th Avenue East, Prince Albert, SK.
When: 7:00am – 9:00am, Thursday, April 25, 2019
Who: Marianne Hladun, PSAC Prairies REVP, will be available to speak to media.
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Contact:
Thomas Linner
PSAC Communications Officer
Cell: (204) 898-7002