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Job Posting: Regional Representative - Winnipeg

May 18, 2017 - 12:00am • Manitoba

Under the general supervision of the Regional Coordinator and as part of a regional team that includes other regional office staff, the Regional Council, and regional union bodies such as Area Councils, the Regional Representative builds the union and fosters membership solidarity by delivering union programs and services in the region. Closing Date: Mon, 29 May 2017 15:30 EDT

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

May 16, 2017 - 12:00am • LGBTQ2+

May 17 is marked worldwide as the day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. PSAC stands in solidarity with our GLBT members against all forms of hatred and prejudice.

Trans rights now! Take action to support Bill C-16

May 10, 2017 - 12:00am • LGBTQ2+

For years, PSAC has been advocating for the federal government to formally prohibit discrimination against transgender and transsexual persons. Bill C-16 amends the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code by adding protections against discrimination and violence based on gender identity or expression. On October 18, 2016, the House of Commons overwhelmingly adopted this bill. It is currently before the Senate, where it faces opposition from many Conservative senators.

Clerk’s Report on the Public Service of Canada notes Phoenix failure

May 9, 2017 - 12:00am

The latest annual report on the federal public service notes the failure of the Phoenix pay system as one of the biggest challenges that faced the public service last year.

PSAC's Submissions on Bill 28 & 29

May 8, 2017 - 12:00am • Manitoba | Political Action

PSAC is actively working with other unions in Manitoba. Our priority is to ensure that members continue to be represented and that we stand in solidarity with other unions. On May 8, PSAC Prairies Regional Executive Vice-President Marianne Hladun presented to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs regarding Bill 29: The Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act.

Safety and Healthy Week events to attend

May 5, 2017 - 10:41am • Health and Safety

As you may know, May 7-13 is recognized as North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. During this week, events are planned, and workplace activities are encouraged, where Safety and Health is brought back to the forefront.

Too often, Health and Safety is an afterthought in our workplaces. All health and safety activists are encouraged to attend an event in your region, and plan workplace activities that remind workers of the importance of health and safety in their daily routines.

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