Because governments create policies and pass laws that have a direct impact on workers' lives, our members make their concerns known and work together to influence politicians through the PSAC's political action committees. Members also work with other progressive groups and coalitions to promote alternative policies which benefit workers, their families and communities.
News
March 12, 2009
Public private partnerships cost taxpayers more and show bias and high degrees of secrecy according to a CUPE report (Word) (PDF)
OTTAWA – “Higher unemployment. Massive loss of full-time jobs. Lower participation rate. Public sector and private sector, there is serious deterioration in the job market,” says Ken Georgetti, president of the Canadian Labour Congress about today’s Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey. (See below detailed analysis by the Canadian Labour Congress’ Senior Economist Sylvain Schetagne.)
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June 10, 2008
Colombia: Kill a Trade Unionist; Pay a Fine (Letter) (Petition)
June 2, 2008
Unions More Than Ever, Georgetti says (Word) (PDF)
April 10, 2008
What Happens Globally Affects Us Locally (Details)
April 26, 2007
NDP Writes Law Banning Unfair ATM Fees
The NDP is challenging Conservatives to stand up to big banks and support a new law banning unfair ATM fees. With bank hours getting shorter and branches closing, ordinary Canadians are being forced to use cash-gouging ATMs more and more.
The Regional Offices have received buttons for distribution to locals/members impacted by the Pension Surplus Litigation Trial currently being heard before the Ontario Superior Court; contact the Halifax Regional Office to request your button.
The PSAC will post update during the course of the hearing on a regular basis. Below the link to the webpage.
On December 22, Parks Canada workers at Highlands Links Golf Course received news that the course would remain a federally operated and maintained facility. This announcement ensured that 30 + members will remain public sector workers and continue to have the wages and benefits they deserve. In 2005, Parks Canada conducted an overview of Highlands Links financial and future management options, proposing various options of privatization for Highlands Links. In April of 2006, the PSAC, National Component and Local 80016 launched a successful, Stop Highlands Links Privatization Campaign.
With the new management framework, Parks will manage and maintain the course, with a not-for-profit group operating the concessions. All profit from the concessions will be returned to the course. This framework not only ensures stable employment for workers, but also stabilizes the economic input to the community. The PSAC, National Component and Local 80016 would like to thank all those who supported our campaign through lobbying, signing petitions, conducting demonstrations, protest rallying, attending meetings and other contributions. You helped us make the difference. For more information, visit the National Component Stop Privatization of Highland Links page.
PSAC ATLANTIC WORKS TO MAKE POVERTY HISTORY
Make Poverty History is the largest popular movement seeking to abolish world poverty. It’s time for real action! You can join in by organizing a lunch time union education session. Click here for your workshop notes and handouts!
Committee
For information about the Atlantic Council Political Action Committee, visit the committees page.