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AFL: Extend EI coverage for all Southern Alberta flood victims

June 26, 2013 - 12:00am • Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge | Alberta Federation of Labour

 

Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan has called on the federal government to extend EI coverage for all those affected by floods in Southern Alberta. Only about 22% of unemployed Albertans are eligible for EI and the waiting period is 2 weeks.

Twelve reasons why union-busting Bill C-377 is the worst

June 25, 2013 - 11:04am • Political Action

So why is Bill C-377 such an atrocious piece of legislation?  Twelve Conservative Senators need to vote against the bill to defeat it -- here are twelve reasons why they should.

Our thoughts are with Southern Alberta

June 21, 2013 - 2:38pm • Calgary, Lethbridge

The nation is watching closely while Banff, Canmore, Calgary and much of Southern Alberta faces devastating flooding and evacuations.

PSAC has more than 4,300 members living in Southern Alberta. More than half work right in the downtown core, which has been completely shut down, including the Harry Hayes Federal Building.

Our thoughts are with all of our members affected by this terrible disaster, and all Albertans who have had to evacuate their homes.

We encourage everyone to stay safe and abide by the safety and evacuation notices.

More Cuts to Veterans Services Announced Today

June 20, 2013 - 12:00am

Veterans Affairs has announced more jobs cuts today, which will again reduce services to veterans who have already felt the impact of severe cuts to the department since the 2012 budget.

PSAC member puts Conservative MP Kelly Block on notice

June 19, 2013 - 3:29pm • Saskatoon | Political Action

Following a outright offensive email blast from Kelly Block, Conservative MP for Saskatoon - Rosetown - Biggar, announcing "federal public sector employee productivity to be tracked", PSAC member Jesse Todd, Agriculture Local 40022, took pen to paper to teach her what it means to be a civil servant. Read the original message below.

Marianne Hladun takes on "half-baked" sick leave editorial

June 18, 2013 - 11:42am

Marianne Hladun submitted a letter to the editor of the Calgary Herald in response to "Editorial: Federal civil servants’ sick day provisions make us queasy," published on April 17, 2013.

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