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The National Aboriginal Peoples' Circle (NAPC) of the Public Service Alliance of Canada together with the leadership of the union are proud to stand in support of the grassroots First Nations movement “Idle no More.” Rallies in major centres across the country have brought thousands of Aboriginal peoples and their supporters to the streets, and more are planned in coming weeks.

Read the December 17, 2012 edition of "Prairie Voice," a weekly e-newsletter for PSAC Prairie Region members.

Members at the St. John's Airport, UCTE Local 90916 have been on strike since September 11, 2012.  The Holiday Season is upon us and there is no willingness on the part of the employer to negotiate a fair collective agreement.  Please take a minute to send this email to Keith Collins, CEO.  Also, please spread this request for support to all of your contacts far and wide.

Once again, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released a misleading report attacking the dedicated and hard working public sector employees of this country.

Bill C-377, a private member's bill that directly attacks unions by driving up operating costs unnecessarily, is moving ahead with full force and will go to a final vote next week on Wednesday, December 12. If passed, this senseless legislation would be detrimental to all working families and crush many smaller unions and labour organizations in the process, who will be unable to keep up with the expensive and onerous requirements.

Stephen Harper's Conservatives are determined to ram through Bill C-377, a private members' bill that will force every union to file intrusive financial reports that will be posted on a public website for every employer to see. We need your help now to stop this bill in its tracks!

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