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PSAC launches letter campaign to save Vegreville Immigration Centre

December 7, 2016 - 1:56pm • Northern Alberta

The largest union representing federal public service workers has launched a letter writing campaign urging Immigration Minister John McCallum to reconsider the closure of the Immigration Centre in Vegreville, Alberta.

Auditor General confirms public services need more funding

December 2, 2016 - 12:00am

In the Fall 2016 Auditor General’s report, Canada’s spending watchdog Michael Ferguson sends a strong message to the federal government: better long-term funding is urgently needed to improve public services and ensure they are built around citizens, not processes.

Minister Foote admits staff cuts contributed to Phoenix debacle

December 1, 2016 - 12:00am

Minister Judy Foote has admitted that 700 compensation advisors should not have been laid off before the Phoenix launch, saying savings were sought at the expense of employees.

PSAC postcard campaign calls on government to ban asbestos

November 25, 2016 - 2:18pm • Health and Safety

PSAC is taking the ongoing campaign to ban asbestos directly to the Prime Minister.

Upcoming Deadlines for 2017 Prairies Convention

November 24, 2016 - 12:00am

Please be aware of the upcoming deadlines for the Prairie Region Triennial Convention. Registration and resolutions are both due in two weeks on December 8, 2016.

As outlined in the PSAC Prairies 2017 Convention Callout Notice, registration must be completed online by December 8, 2016 at midnight (CST) in order to receive a subsidy. Each delegate, alternate, observer, and guest must complete the online registration form to receive credentials to Convention. Register online here.

Remembering Judy Shannon

November 20, 2016 - 7:25pm
 
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Shannon.
 
So many of us have worked with Sister Shannon over the years. She was a passionate educator, dedicated activist and an exceptional regional education officer. 
 

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