The proposed sale of community pastures in Saskatchewan is supported by virtually no one in the province or the country and today’s announcement by the provincial government raises more questions than it provides answers, according to the Agriculture Union – PSAC which has launched a campaign to protect the prairie grasslands in question.
We Are All Affected
October 7, 2012 - 12:11pm •
The beef recall is the largest in Canadian history and is impacting the plant, the retail outlets, as well as our union Sisters and Brothers, and their friends and family. Please take a minute to read this article, prepared by the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 401, about what's happening at Lakeside.
October 5, 2012 - 5:50pm •
An opinion piece by Agriculture Union President Bob Kingston, published in the Saskatoon StarPheonix regarding the closure of the Community Pasture Program and the sale of the land.
September 20, 2012 - 1:17pm •
Members from Agriculture Union Local 30048 in Lethbridge attended the Take Back The Night event on Sept. 14, 2012 wearing their We Are All Affected t-shirts.
September 17, 2012 - 3:09pm •
The Calgary Day of Action was held at Sandy Beach Park and was attended by many PSAC members, allies, and families. Members were treated to a BBQ provided by M&M Meats and some fun games and activities such as the "Harper Hates…" bean bag toss, arts & crafts, and face painting. Photos by Ray Domeij.Also included, photos from the Lethbridge action where PSAC members attended Lethbridge's Love N Records music festival on Sept. 15 to promote the We Are All Affected campaign. Click any photo to view the entire Day of Action photo album from Calgary and Area.
September 17, 2012 - 10:37am •
On September 15 the Public Service Alliance of Canada held a National Day of Action from coast to coast to coast. PSAC members, community advocates and concerned citizens alike gathered together at various events across the Prairies to celebrate the public services they value most. These services are being jeopardized or damaged by the ongoing federal cuts. We are ALL affected by the cuts to federal services and jobs imposed by the Conservative government.
September 16, 2012 - 10:01pm •
PSAC members in Winnipeg invited the community to an event at Memorial Park with local entertainment, face painting for the kids and free refreshments. Attendees signed the 100 ft. banner to let Steven Harper know how cuts to public services have affected our communities. Robyn Benson, PSAC National President, spoke on the impact of the cuts and the importance of protecting public services for all Canadians. Click any photo to view the entire Winnipeg Day of Action photo album. Photos by Katy Winterflood Photography.
September 16, 2012 - 7:23pm •
For the Sept. 15 National Day of Action in Edmonton, PSAC members held a family BBQ with kids' activities including face painting, balloons and tattoos, colouring centre and treat bags, and family activities like three-legged races, potato sac races, and scavenger hunt. Click any photo to view the entire Edmonton Day of Action photo album.
September 16, 2012 - 6:41pm •
PSAC members in Saskatoon held a pancake breakfast for the Sept. 15 National Day of Action, with proceeds going to the Saskatoon United Way. The fun, family-friendly event included games for children, entertainment by the Raging Grannies and guest speakers Marianne Hladun, Regional Executive Vice-President for the PSAC Prairie Region and Andrea Howe of the United Way. Click any photo to view the entire Saskatoon Day of Action photo album. Photos by Stobbephoto.
September 7, 2012 - 4:03pm •
A list of current and upcoming initiatives from the Manitoba Federal Council and their various partners.
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