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November 27, 2008
Support Canada Post Workers (UPCE) on Strike - Day 11
Today is a significant day for the PSAC members who are on strike at Canada Post. They have been on strike since November 17th, 2008, fighting against attempted roll-back of their benefits by Canada Post.
They need your support TODAY.
Please go to this website: http://petition.web.net/psac/node/23
It will only take a few moments for you, your members, your family, your friends to send a message to your MP urging them tell Canada Post to negotiate a fair agreement.
It is important that you do this TODAY to support fellow PSAC members.
November 26, 2008
December 6th - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women Statement
As December 6th is quickly approaching, let us reflect on those who are no longer among us, and let us all do our part to end violence against women. Attached you will find a memo from Sister Robyn Benson on PSAC's December 6 campaign (Word) (PDF). Also attached is our December 6th National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women Statement (Word) (PDF).
Please do not hesitate to copy and distribute this statement. Contact your Regional Offices to receive your December 6 buttons/bookmarks/postcards. Attached you will also find the OFL's statement (PDF) and their December 6 postcard campaign (PDF).
In Solidarity,
Gerry Halabecki
Regional Executive Vice-President, Ontario
Public Service Alliance of Canada
November 25, 2008
UPCE Members on Strike
On Sunday, November 23, 2008, a noisy and upbeat solidarity rally and barbeque was held at the Toronto South Central plant, 986 Eastern Ave. Food was generously donated by CUPW & UPCE locals. Letters of solidarity received from Communications Electrical Postal Union (CEPU) of Australia and the Sindicato De Trabajadores Postales De Columbia - STPC were read out.
Speakers offering support and solidarity greetings to striking UPCE members were Denis Lemelin, National President of CUPW; Kelly Steele, Ontario Vice-President, UPCE; Marie Clarke Walker, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC); Helen Kennedy, Toronto and York Region District Labour Council; Jane Marsh, Local President, CUPW 626; Carolyn Egan of United Steelworkers, Canada (USW); Janice Gairey, President, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU). The rally ended with the singing of Solidarity Forever lead by Piper, daughter of a striking UPCE member!
To see video CLICK HERE
November 25, 2008
Racially Visible Committee - Cross Cultural Training - Revised Time
PSAC Toronto Racially Visible Committee
– Cross Cultural Training -
Open to members of the PSAC Toronto Racially Visible Committee and Racially Visible Members of PSAC in the Greater Toronto Area
Date: November 29, 2008
Time: Revised - 12 noon to 4 pm
Address: PSAC Boardroom, 6th Floor, 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON
Phone: 416-485-3558
Potluck Lunch – Participants are encouraged to bring a dish that represents their culture.
Donations to the Daily Bread Food Bank Drive are encouraged.
RSVP by November 27, 2008 –
Phone @ 416-485-3558 or Email @ PSAC_Toronto_Mail@psac-afpc.com
November 17, 2008
PSAC Members at Canada Post on Strike
PSAC/UPCE members who work at Canada Post are out on picket lines this morning across Canada. The strike of the more than 2400 PSAC/UPCE members was caused primarily by the employer's attempt to take away job security provisions and to reduce benefits.
Members are urged to contact their Regional Office to find how they can offer support to these striking workers. >>
November 13, 2008
PSAC - CIU Local 00024 Plant Gate Activity
On Wednesday, November 12, approx. 30 off-duty CBSA members from Branch 24 of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU
- formerly CEUDA) participated in an early morning information picket at the Dixie Road Truck Terminal, Dixie Road & Aerowood Drive, Mississauga. On from 7:30 am - 10:00 am. The picket in support of the FB Bargaining Team, was attended by CIU 24 members from PIA, the Canada Post Gateway facility, and OFL representatives. The well-informed members took this opportunity to converse with the drivers coming in and out of the facility about the length of bargaining, the need for a fair contract and the importance of ensuring that their services remain public. The picket sparked the interest of not only the truck drivers, customs members reporting for duty and the public coming in, but a CBSA Chief, stopped by the line coming in and who afterwards visited and spoke to leaders on the line.
November 10, 2008
Union of Postal Communications Employees Prepare
UPCE members prepare by attending a Strike Preparation Training on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Click for pics
November 10, 2008
Support for annual Public Service Employee Survey
The annual Public Service Employee Survey conducted by the Canada Public Service Agency (CPSA) provides useful data and insight into issues of importance to the membership of the PSAC. This information >>
November 10, 2008
PSAC Akwesasne Local 00780 - Pace of negotiations slows down
Your bargaining team was in negotiations with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne on October 29 and 30. The pace of collective bargaining >>
October 30, 2008
PSAC's Big Bargaining Video Challenge
Greetings Sisters & Brothers:
Here is the video challenge for you and your respective constituency groups/Committees. Thanking you in advance.
Video Challenge (pdf)
English Webpage -
http://www.psac-afpc.com/news/2008/messages/20081029-e.shtml
French Webpage -
http://www.psac-afpc.com/news/2008/messages/20081029-f.shtml
In Solidarity,
Gerry Halabecki
Regional Executive Vice-President, Ontario
Public Service Alliance of Canada
2008 United Way Campaign
PSAC supports the United Way, see attached letter (pdf)
PSAC Endorses Petro-Canada Boycott
Please see the attached correspondence in support of the boycott. The boycott is at the request of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) and is in support of the 260 locked out members of CEP Local 175 at the Petro-Canada Montreal refinery.
John Gordon, PSAC National President supporting boycott (pdf)
CLC Support Boycott (pdf)
CEP Boycott Support Request
October 24, 2008
Good Jobs Summit on November 22nd
Greetings,
The Good Jobs Summit will be held on November 22nd, 2008.
See Flyer >>
October 23, 2008
Negotiations with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Negotiations for a first collective agreement have begun. »
October 23, 2008
PSAC Ontario Scholarship Winners
Gerry Halabecki, Regional Executive Vice-President, would like to congratulate the three Ontario winners of the 2008 PSAC Scholarship Awards:
Leith Perron - $4,000 Coughlin-PSAC National
Leith is from Sarnia, Ontario and his father, Yvon Perron, is a member of CEUDA Branch 00019.
Jeffrey Morgan - $1,000 Ontario Regional
Jeffrey is from Waterdown, Ontario and his mother is France Morgan of UTE Local 00014.
Jeff La Porte - $3,000 Coughlin-PSAC National
Jeff is from Windsor, Ontario and his father William is a member of UCTE Local 00018.
Information about the scholarships for 2009, including the essay question, will be posted at www.psac-afpc.com early in the new year.
In Solidarity,
Gerry Halabecki
Regional Executive Vice-President, Ontario
Public Service Alliance of Canada
October 22, 2008
UPCE Strike Preparation Training
PSAC Members working for Canada Post voted almost 90% to take strike action.
UPCE Members across the country are preparing for strike action by attending Strike Preparation training.
Click here for poster in (word) (pdf)
October 10, 2008
PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference
“MAAWANGITEENG”: WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS!
Press Coverage
Click on the links to see/hear the media coverage at the conference.
Radio Clip
APTN - Demo
October 8, 2008
Convention Call to the Fifteenth PSAC National Triennial Convention
The theme for the 2009 PSAC National Triennial Convention is: Lead the Way for Quality Public Services.. »
October 3, 2008
PSAC Ontario Council Meetings
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to observe the upcoming PSAC Ontario Council meeting, scheduled for October 25th – 26th, 2008 at the PSAC Regional Office Boardroom......
Invite (word) (pdf) Click for Agenda
In Solidarity,
Gerry Halabecki
Regional Executive Vice-President, Ontario
Public Service Alliance of Canada
October 2, 2008
Info Picket & BBQ
UNDE 00641 hosted an Information Picket and BBQ lunch from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The PSAC signage was prominent from every point of entry and between 300 and 400 attended the event. The Local obtained more than 100 signatures in support of the Bargaining Team.
 Sep 29-08 Info Picket & BBQ |
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October 2, 2008
PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference
“MAAWANGITEENG”: WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS!
The PSAC held its first Aboriginal People’s Conference this past weekend in Winnipeg. Ontario was well represented at this event with 19 Delegates and 2 Observers in attendance. The Regional NAIM Representatives were elected at the Conference.
The Male Representative is James Marchand
The Female Representative is Barbara Goodfellow
The 1st Male Alternate is Paul Shortt
The 1st Female Alternate is Terra Brown
The 2nd Male Alternate is Leland Jacobs
The 2nd Female Alternate is Sheila Karasiewicz
Congratulations to the Ontario Regional NAIM Representatives, I look forward to working with them in the near future.
In Solidarity,
Gerry Halabecki
Regional Executive Vice-President, Ontario
Public Service Alliance of Canada
To read more on our national site - click here
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Front Row (L to R) - Barb Goodfellow, Terra Brown, Sheila Karasiewicz Back Row (L to R) - Paul Shortt, James Marchand, Leland Jacobs |
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Front Row (L to R) - Gerry Halabecki, Barb Goodfellow, Terra Brown, Sheila Karasiewicz, Kevin Nadjiwon Back Row (L to R) - Paul Shortt, James Marchand, Leland Jacobs |
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October 1 , 2008
World Canals Conference 2008
"Managing Canal Corridors in the 21st Century"
Hosted by Parks Canada
Read the Activity Report (Word) (PDF)
September 30, 2008
World Canals Conference in Kingston 2008
The World Canals Conference 2008 in Kingston, Ontario has been the focus of many info pickets and activities by PSAC activists in eastern Ontario. Click here for the full details on the Kingston page
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September 25, 2008
Food Safety First Campaign
Greetings Sisters & Brothers:
Please send a message to your candidates in your respective ridings to make a Commitment to Food Safety!
The candidates are asking for your vote on October 14. But, are they willing to protect and improve food safety?
Click "Take Action" button for more details  |
Thanking you in advance for your co-operation in this matter and, please remember to make your vote count on E-Day.
In Solidarity,
Gerry Halabecki
Regional Executive Vice-President, Ontario
Public Service Alliance of Canada
September 25, 2008
Labour Day 2008 Celebration Pictures
The PSAC Ontario sponsored Labour Day related activities was a success in our different communities. Click below to see pictures of the events.
Toronto...... Hamilton...... London......Kingston
Thunder Bay.....Kitchener/Waterloo....
North Bay.... Kirkland Lake.... Peterborough...
Sudbury.... Sault Ste. Marie....
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