November 7, 2012 - 12:00am •
Employment Insurance is just that - insurance that you pay for, every paycheck. When you lose your job through no fault of your own, you should have access to the benefits you paid for! But fewer than 4 in 10 unemployed Canadians qualify for EI benefits. Stephen Harper's changes to EI are hurting Canadians just when they need Employment Insurance the most. Is that fair?
November 1, 2012 - 11:34am •
The Public Service Alliance of Canada stands behind Saskatchewan’s Official Opposition as they prepare to introduce a private member’s bill to create an asbestos registry of all public buildings under the Public Health Act.
October 26, 2012 - 9:47am •
Rally Against the Harper GovernmentFriday, November 9, 20126:00 - 7:00 p.m.Union Hill, Errol Black Park, Corner 1st Street & Rosser AvenueJoin the rally and campaign to stop the cuts from the Harper Government. They are affecting our community and our lives.This event is hosted by the Brandon & District Labour CouncilPost Rally Coffee House: Songs & Solidarity with David RovicsFriday, November 9, 20128:00 p.m. concertDoors open at 7:00 p.m.
October 23, 2012 - 10:04am •
RO Contact: Dolly Ablitt or Raj Hari
October 23, 2012 - 9:53am •
RO Contact: Oneil Carlier or Carm Chan
October 23, 2012 - 12:00am •
The Winnipeg Labour Council Policy and Educational Conference entitled "Political Action Boot Camp" is only one month away. This conference is a very important training and networking opportunity for labour and community activists.Attendees will receive a crash course in three areas of political necessity: Community organizing; Effective Lobbying; and Election Campaigning. These areas are key to having the labour movement be successful in political endeavours.
October 12, 2012 - 12:00am •
On October 30th, 2012, CUHC, PILC of LAM, CFCS, Social Planning Council of Winnipeg, and New Directions will be holding a second full-day conference titled “Community Advocates Conference – Capacity Building for Advocates.” This conference will provide participants with similar tools as the conference held in 2009 and will help build skills and competencies for those interested in various forms of advocacy.
October 12, 2012 - 12:00am •
Are you a committed PSAC activist who wants to deepen your learning of the labour movement in Canada, develop your leadership skills, and connect with activists from other unions across the country?Apply to attend the Canadian Labour Congress-sponsored Labour College of Canada 2013 intensive Program.PSAC has a limited number of full scholarships available to our members. Application deadline is November 5, 2012.
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 - 12:50pm •
Every year, PSAC members invest in their communities by supporting their local United Way. Annual fundraising drives have kicked off across the Prairie Region and we’re asking Prairies members to reach into their pockets and continue their pattern of giving generously to an important community-focused charity.