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Updates

The next federal election is scheduled to be held on October 19, 2015. To act a reminder of this, we are calling on members to mark this day on the 19th of each month with actions in their workplaces and locals.

On January 19, more locals joined this movement and participated in actions to shed light on the reckless cuts of the Conservative government and demonstrate support for PSAC bargaining teams.

The PSAC BC Racially Visible Caucus and the Union of National Employees BC and Yukon have developed a series of posters, facts, and bookmarks to Celebrate Black History Month and commemorate our heritage.

We encourage Prairies member to make use of these materials in their own workplaces. Members can download the series of six informative posters to print and display at their worksites. The posters can be shared one at a time over a six week period, or all at once.

The Supreme Court of Canada released an important decision on January 16, 2015 that reinforces workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining with their employer.  PSAC was an intervener in the case and supported the Appellants in their constitutional challenge.

PSAC Prairies held the first webinar in its new Webinar Wednesday series on January 14. The webinar, titled Bargaining Basics, outlined how bargaining works and the process required to implement a collective agreement within federal jurisdiction.

Read the January 14, 2015 edition of "Prairie Voice," an e-newsletter for PSAC Prairie Region members.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is seeking significant improvements to the mental health provisions in their collective agreements as well improved child care options for public service workers.

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