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Grand Falls-Windsor July 19th Uncooperative weather did not dampen the spirits of families who turned out for the Grand Falls-Windsor Salmon Festival Family Day. Approximately 600 people attended with many dropping by the PSAC "Think Public" booth. A major attraction was the wonderful gift basket that our summer student Robyn Hollohan had designed. People were looking at our Think Public material, asking questions, signing up for the free draws and no doubt enjoying the afternoon.
STUDENT CHARTER CHALLENGETERRA NOVA NATIONAL PARKJuly 13th to July 15th Parks Canada student employees met with PSAC for a Barbeque, meet and greet and information on the current challenge to protect Student Workers.
GANDER DISTRICT SCHOOLJUNE 2009 On June 27 & 28, eleven PSAC members took part in the Gander Region District School held in Grand Falls -Windsor. This introductory course for union members was certainly an opportunity for members to broaden their thoughts around union education.
JUNE 21NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY PSAC CELEBRATES NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY - June 21 Brother Robert Saunder, NAPC Atlantic Representative, established a table at the Happy Valley - Goose Bay National Aboriginal Day celebrations to promote the PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Network.
PSAC St. John’s Regional Human Rights Committee elects its first executive The inaugural meeting of the St. John’s Regional Human Rights Committee was held on June 15. An executive committee was elected, the members of which were sworn in by REVP Jeannie Baldwin.
Margaret Madden (CEIU 90113) - Secretary; Velma Green (UTE 90000) – Treasurer; Christopher Lansdell (UTE 9000) – Chair; Siobhan Foley (UEW 90001) - Vice Chair; Jeannie Baldwin – PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President, Atlantic. Save our FarmsPSAC is seeking your support for the Union of Solicitor General Employees' “Save our Farms” campaign to stop the closure of Canada's prison farms. Without warning or consultation, the Harper government announced in February that it intends to close all of the six farm programs operated by Correctional Services Canada. With more than a century of history and tradition, the farm annexes attached to the minimum security facilities provide inmates with a variety of opportunities and skills training. For more information visit: http://www.saveourfarms.ca JUNE - 2009PSAC ST. JOHN’S REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 5 pm, Monday, June 15, 2009, St. John’s Regional Office Board Room Regional Executive Vice-President Jeannie Baldwin in attendance. Refreshments served.
At the May 12, 2009, Annual General Meeting of the St. John’s Region Members with Disabilities Access Committee, a motion was passed unanimously to change MDAC into a Human Rights Committee. This new committee will bring together members from the four equity groups as designated by PSAC - Racially Visible members, Aboriginal Members, Members with Disabilities, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Members - as well as friends and allies. MAY - 2009PSAC Atlantic Youth Retreat On May 23 and 24, 2009, twelve dynamic young workers from the Atlantic Region met in St. John’s, NL, for a weekend Youth Retreat to talk about unions and the issues facing young workers today.
St. John's District School On May 3 and 4, 2009, fifteen PSAC members took part in the St. John’s District School, an introductory course for union members.
APRIL - 2009National Day of Mourning Ceremony, Confederation Building, St. John’s, NL PSAC members gathered on April 28, 2009, to commemorate workers injured and killed at work. This year’s ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning.
The St. John's Regional Women’s Committee and the PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President Atlantic’s Office support breast cancer survivors and the Avalon Dragon Boating Association’s Fundraiser Gala The RWC and REVP donated eight tickets to the Avalon Dragon’s fundraiser gala to PSAC members who have survived or been affected by cancer. On April 4, eight strong PSAC women enjoyed this fantastic event.
Bottom center: Doris Freake, (clockwise) Marg Payne, Debbie Auchinleck, Marg Madden, Stacey Evans, Kim Newhook, Ruth Aylward, Marie Elliot.
MARCH - 2009March 9, 2009......The fight to remove pay equity from Bill C-10 continues as members of UEW Local 90001 hold a plantgate in front of DFO's White Hills site in St. John's.
Members from the St. John’s Region Demonstrate Against Bill C-10 (picture credit Shirley Ryan, UNDE 90101)
On February 27 over 30 members gathered in front of the office of Liberal MP Siobhan Coady to say NO to the regressive measures contained in the Budget Implementation Act. Members of the Regional Women’s Committee, the Area Council and others, met with the MP after the demonstration to communicate their concerns.
Newfoundland & Labrador Federation of Labour President Speaks out Against Bill C-10 Read Newfoundland & Labrador Federation of Labour President Lana Payne’s letter to MP Scott Simms.
Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour President supports Memorial University’s Teaching Assistants in their effort to unionize
Read Lana Payne’s letter to the editor of The Muse, Memorial’s undergraduate student newspaper.
2009 ST. JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S WEEKCELEBRATIONS Sunday March 1st - Sunday March 8th, 2009 (Details) INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON St. John's Sponsored by the PSAC St. John's Regional Women's Committee March 6, 2009 at The Royal Canadian Legion, Pleasantville (Details) pdf
Canadian Labour Congress and St. John's & Baccalieu District Labour Councils Educational April 3 - 4, 2009 at THE LANTERN, 35 Barnes Road, St. John's, NL See Education Schedule
FEBRUARY - 2009
PSAC-SERCO STRIKE AT GOOSE BAY, NL(Details)"Education, an investment in union infrastructure –Seize the Opportunity!"2009 Atlantic School St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, NS May 21-24, 2009 (Deadline date February 27, 2009) See Education Schedule
JANUARY - 2009District School Newfoundland and Labrador April 3-5, 2009 Delta Hotel, St. John's, NL This two-day school is designed to provide a variety of basic training to members from Newfoundland and Labrador. See Education Schedule LUMUN members ratify first collective agreement for Memorial University Per-Course InstructorsOn January 23, members of the Lecturers’ Union of Memorial University of Newfoundland (LUMUN) ratified the first collective agreement for Per-course Instructors at Memorial University. Certified in December 2006, LUMUN has a servicing agreement with PSAC, and is the official bargaining agent for Memorial University’s roughly three-hundred Per-course Instructors. Per-course Instructors teach the same courses as full-time faculty, but are hired on a part-time, per-semester basis. LUMUN has achieved an excellent agreement that offers significant benefits to these historically cheap and flexible academic workers. Gains include strong language on Seniority and Hiring, Academic Freedom, No Discrimination, Leaves and much more.
NOVEMBER - 2008November 22, 2008...UPCE Strike, St. John's, NL Sister Unions together with a number of supporters from several PSAC Locals joined the six UPCE/PSAC members who commenced strike action at Canada Post on November 17, 2008. The show of support, together with the financial contributions is greatly appreciated by our UPCE/PSAC members. The main issue in the strike is Canada Post's insistence in clawing back sick leave which has been in collective agreements since the 1960's and replacing it with the sick portion of EI and a cumbersome administrative system. An attempt to return to the "Dirty Thirties"? YOU BE THE JUDGE!!! Pictures (wmv)
PSAC MEMBER RAISES $1,570.00 FOR THE ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL LUNCH ASSOCIATIONSteve Wall, member of Local 90915 UCTE/PSAC has treasured his 'curly tresses' for many years now but lost them in a recent effort to raise monies for the St. John's School Lunch Association. Actually, he said he'd undergo the haircut if $1,000.00 were raised - but his friends went far beyond that for the worthy cause and to see the "new" Steve!! See Steve's "Before"and "After" photos below!
SEPTEMBER - 2008September 30, 2008....REVP Jeannie Baldwin speaks at the Students for Sustainability Campus Tour which was launched from Memorial University of Newfoundland on this date.
Key speaker at the Event was Dr. David Suzuki. To view his presentation, click here
September 30, 2008....PSAC members employed with CFIA in the Conception Bay area, NL participate in an early morning demo to show support for their negotiating team. Left to right: Lisa Martin, Roy Russell, Melinda Kennedy and Local President, Tom St. Croix.
Did you or someone you know work at the Baie Verte Asbestos Mine? NOW is the time to participate in the Baie Verte Miners' Registry! Read More (pdf)
AUGUST - 2008Union of Environment Workers, Local 90001 President Helen Flynn and Local member Stephen Murphy load up a van of donations for the St. John's Single Parent Association. Back-to-school items, clothing and household goods were donated by employees of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in St. John's, NL.
News Release - August 27, 2008: SERCO Workers at 5 Wing Goose Bay poised to strike, Workers refuse employer contract clawbacks Read More (pdf) The employer, SERCO, walked away from negotiations on Thursday night. UNDE Local 90125 SERCO in Happy Valley Goose Bay, Labrador held a mock picket line on Friday, August 22, 2008. Over 200 members showed up in support of their negotiating team. Graham Moorehouse(chairperson of the negotiating team) spoke to the members regarding the current status, and explained that the employer has walked away from the table. Advanced strike votes were held on Friday and Sunday, with a general membership strike vote being held on Tuesday,August 26, 2008. Pictures (wmv)
Upwards of 200 members of UNDE Local 90125 SERCO did not allow the rain to dampen their spirits on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. They showed up in full force to support their negotiating team on the first day of mediation. A loud roar went through the crowd when the team came out to greet them. Graham Moorehouse (chairperson of the negotiating team) spoke to the members thanking them for their support and continued support during this critical period of time. Pictures (wmv)
The members of UNDE Local 90125 in Happy Valley, Goose Bay Labrador participated in a car rally on Sunday, August 17, 2008 to show support for their negotiating team. They braved the wind and the rain and drove around Happy Valley, Goose Bay honking their horns and decorated with PSAC balloons as flags. As well, all the vehicles had flyers stating: "SERCO Slashing Employee's Rights Company's Objective". Pictures (wmv) On Friday August 15, 2008 UNDE Local 90125 SERCO came out in full force at lunch time to show support for their negotiating team. Upwards of 200 PSAC members in Happy Valley, Goose Bay, Labrador picked up shirts stating: "If Provoked We Will Strike". The members are preparing for possible strike action as their negotiating team in going to mediation on August 19-22. As the pictures show, a number of the members lined up outside the gates at 5th Wing Goose Bay. Pictures (wmv) THINK PUBLIC went to the Royal St. John's Regatta on Friday, August 8, 2008. Concession booths are always busy at 'the Regatta' but with PSAC's FREE facepainting, FREEjuice boxes and FREE balloons, along with FREE tickets on a Fair Trade Basket, FREE tattoos, fans and other memorabilia, PSAC's was 'the busiest spot on The Pond'! PSAC membersHelen Flynn, Siobhan Foley, Melissa Hyde, Ruth Aylward and Gordon Lake were in attendance as well as RO Staff Mike Stokes and Ruby Whelan. The lucky draw for the Fair Trade Basket was claimed by Trina Russell of St. John's and a One-Hundred-Thirty-dollar donation was contributed to the Community Food Sharing Association. All involved agreed that this THINK PUBLIC projectdid PSAC proud. Pictures (wmv) JULY - 2008As a part of the Think Public Campaign, PSAC members from the Goose Bay areatook charge of a booth at the North West River Beach Festival. This event was held on July 26 and 27, 2008 and was a great success. Pictures (wmv) The Grand Falls-Windsor Family Day was held on Sunday July 20th, 2008. PSAC member Violet Bennett, Regional Representive Scott Gallant and Summer Student Jonathan Pippy were in attendance. There were approximately 3000 people who came out to Centennial Field to participate in the day's events. Read More (pdf) A Message From Doug Tremblett, FB Bargaining Team Member (pdf) On Wednesday July 23, 2008 PSAC members from the Gander area showed up in full force to help out with a Think Public BBQ. This BBQ turned out to be a huge success. By the end of the lunch hour a total of $314.00 had been raised to purchase food for a local food bank. This event proved to be a great opportunity to promote the importance of quality public services to members and to the public. Proceeds from Think Public BBQ donated to Local Food Bank (pdf) FEBRUARY 2008Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour support the Our Fish Campaign
FEDERAL DOWNSIZING CONTINUES IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADORMedia Advisory - MarketwireSee attached Advisory READ MORE | ||||
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