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DONATIONS FOR UPCE LOCAL STRIKE FUND

UPCE members have been on strike since November 17th. Locals have established strike funds that will assist with aiding members through the strike. PSAC Locals and Unions are asked to make donations directly to UPCE Locals at the following:

UPCE Local 80100 (Halifax) 2 Royal Oaks Crescent Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1K3

UPCE Local 80100 (Sydney) 1230 Prince Street Sydney, NS B1P 5Z0

UPCE 80823 (Antigonish) RR 2 Boylston, NS B0H 1G0

Thank you

December 9, 2008

ANTIGONISH HOLDS RALLY TO SUPPORT UPCE MEMBERS

 

December 3, 2008

SANTA VISITS UPCE PICKET LINES

 

November 26, 2008

UPCE SYDNEY MARCH IN SOLIDARITY

 

November 24, 2008

UPCE ANTIGONISH - STRENGTH IN SOLIDARITY

 

November 20, 2008

UPCE Strike Effective in Nova Scotia

 

November 14, 2008

UPCE members in Antigonish hold an Information Picket

 

 

November 5, 2008

Nappan Local repays community support for fight against experimental farm closure (Details)

 

November 4, 2008

Members from GSU, UCTE and UEW along with Corps members protested at the entrance to the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth on a cold, but sunny, Hallowe'en day to raise awareness of the terribly slow pace of negotiations. Shouting "Negotiate, We Don't Want Peanuts", members passed out Hallowe'en treats to passing motorists.

 

 

October 24, 2008

The Human Rights Committee and Area Council work to feed the homeless at Hope Cottage, Halifax. Debbie Kelly, Karen Jackson, Marilyn (community friend) and Mary Marson prepare sandwiches.

 

October 17, 2008

Halifax International Airport

Strike Vote Taken (Press Release)

October 1, 2008

Parks Mobilization

Pictures of a Day of Action Event at Cape Breton Highlands Local 80016 in Ingonish Beach.The local held a barbeque on September 9, 2008 to show solidarity and support for their bargaining team. At this barbeque they shredded their collective agreements as they expired August 4, 2007. This activity was scheduled for August 4th but was rained out, but the members were determined to show their support and scheduled it for another date.

Frank Doucette shreds a copy of the expired Parks Collective Agreement while members Tommy Hardy and Stuart Ferguson look on. Note: Pile of agreements in photo shredded.

Local 80016 membership enjoy a barbeque in recognition of one year without a collective agreement and display the "respect t-shirts".	Members perform a series of songs at the Local barbeque. From L-R Front Row - Derek Quann, Marie Stradeski, Denis Hache. Back Row - Travis Halliday and Gerard Barron.	A full slab cake with "Parks Canada says NO to Collective Agreement" to close out the barbeque.

September 25, 2008

Sisters in Spirit Vigil - An End To Violence Against Aboriginal Women

For additional information click here

September 24, 2008

The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Occupational Health and Safety / Workers' Compensation Committee are holding a conference on November 7 - 9, 2008 at the Citadel Hotel, Halifax. For details click here.

Workers in Nova Scotia now have a full-time counsellor to help them with information on Workers' Compensation and Occupational Health & Safety. Jessie Parkinson can provide assistance up to, but not including, representation at appeals or legal advice. Read More

September 16, 2008

UPCE Strike Vote Meetings

September 15, 2008

Halifax Area Council Meeting: September 18, 2008

Halifax PSAC Boardroom 5:30PM

September 12, 2008

UNDE IN SOLIDARITY

20 Members of UNDE Local 80403 passed out leaflets in solidarity with member of UNDE 90125 - SERCO, Goose Bay to protest DND moving Norad & Aloulette exercises from Goose Bay to Greenwood.

August 12, 2008

Save our Service - Air Canada is eliminating 187 flight attendant jobs in Halifax.

Please send a message to Air Canada President Montie Brewer, Minister of Labour Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Transport Lawrence Cannon, and your local MP encouraging Mr. Brewer to re-consider this decision.

http://cupe.ca/action/save-our-service

August 7, 2008

PSAC Atlantic members, staff and children march with "Pride" and 'Think Public" in the Halifax Pride Parade held on July 26, 2008.

July 14, 2008

Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Submission To Pension Review Committee

(PDF) (Word)

May 23, 2008

May 21st Treasury Board National Mobilization Day

UNDE members in Halifax/Dartmouth and CEIU members in Bridgewater recognize the importance of mobilizing the membership to support their bargaining team. Members and Executive from UNDE Locals 80407; 80409 and CEIU Local 80215 showed their solidarity during the May 21st National Day of Action.

UNDE Local 80407	UNDE Local 80409

CEIU Local 80215

May 12, 2008

Canadian Grandmothers for Africa - Maritime Conference

Halifax, NS

September 6 & 7, 2008

Invitation (Word) (PDF)

Registration Form (Word) (PDF)

May 7, 2008

Parks members are calling on their Employer to "Get Quacking"

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Cape Breton Post News Article on Parks Demo

May 1, 2008

After 16 months of negotiations, members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada employed at the University Children's Centre at Dalhousie University in Halifax, ratified their collective agreement on April 29th, 2008.

Improvements in term sick leave, rates of pay for terms, long service pay, programming time, direct deposit of pay cheques, and an economic increase of 4.5, 1.5 & 1% over the three year agreement are some of the highlights.

Congratulations to the local and the bargaining team.

Nicole Poirier and Debbie MacCormack	Anita Wyles

April 28, 2008

Day of Mourning Ceremony in Halifax

Brian Oldford	Bob Cameron, Lori Walton, Ken Swain

April 15, 2008

The Nova Scotia Mobilization Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the members who participated in the "Think Public" Slogan Contest.

The winners are:

1st Prize - 19" Flat Screen TV - Brock Smith

Slogan - "Think Public" - For Future Generations

2nd Prize - IPod - Kenn Brothers

Slogan - "Think Public" - Service Without Borders

3rd Prize - $250 Unionwear Certificate from Cavan - Dean LeFriend

Slogan - "Think Public" - It's Canada's Future

April 8, 2008

YOU ARE INVITED TO A PUBLIC FORUM

Crops, Cars & Climate Crisis

The Global Impacts of Growing Biofuels on Food, Farmers, and

Human Rights

Details at: http://www.cban.ca/Resources/Topics/Agrofuels

April 7, 2008

UPCE HOLDS PLANTGATE IN PREPARATION FOR BARGAINING

Members of Local 80823 at the National Philatelic Centre in Antigonish participated in a nation wide plantgate on the morning of April 2 to raise awareness and engage membership participation in the upcoming bargaining process. UPCE Local 80100 in Halifax and Sydney also distributed leaflets to their members. During ratification meetings, the Locals overwhelmingly voted to support the list of bargaining issues that would be addressed in this round of bargaining.

Nicole Kelly, Joanne Deveaux, Kevin Bowie	Nicole Kelly, Amy MacPherson

March 25, 2008

The Nova Scotia Citizens' Health Care Network has launched a provincial tour to raise awareness on the dangers of privatization and private, for profit health care. Click here for the tour dates, locations and venues.

PLANTGATE AT THE CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS

A plantgate was held on March 19th in Chéticamp, NS at the Cape Breton Highlands which took place during the grand opening of their new Asset management facility.   Along with the local, Mike LeBlanc, negotiating team member was also present at the plantgate.  This grand opening was attended by a local Conservative MP, provincial MLAs, mayor and community reps.

March 10, 2008

Workers at the University Children's Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax, PSAC local 80021 voted to support their bargaining team.The team which has been working for 14 months to reach a new contract will return to conciliation with a strong strike mandate and knowing they have overwhelming support in their efforts to reach a fair settlement.

March 3, 2008

Members of UNDE 80406, Dockyard, Halifax, leafleted members on their way to work Tuesday, February 26 as a Treasury Board Day of Action. Locals from across the Atlantic passed out bright green leaflets explaining to their members some of the frustrations in negotiating with Treasury Board - And the number one reason was -

"It takes too Long!"

The members from left to right Dave Yeomans, Terry Kiley, Doreen Brown UNDE Local 80406

February 21, 2008

Keeping Canada's Top Golf Course Public (Word) (PDF)

February 20, 2008

The Fight to Keep Nappan Research Centre (Word) (PDF)

January 21, 2008

Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

CLC Bursary Application Form for 2008/2009

(Applications must be received the Federation office by Friday,

July 4, 2008)

January 3, 2008

The Halifax Area Council, Regional Women's Committee and Human Rights
Committee are helping those less fortunate this holiday season. Hats,

gloves, socks and scarves were packaged, along with a candy cane, and donated to Metro Turning Point, a shelter for homeless men, and Barry House, a shelter for battered women and children. In addition, supplies were donated to St. Patrick's Church on Brunswick Street which opens
its doors each night and provides shelter to approximately 20 homeless men and women.

PSAC members recognize that this is a time for giving to those men, women and children who need extra support during the winter months.

The Committees would like to thank Sister Deborah Young for bringing this
idea forth and for working to purchase the clothing items that made up
more than 150 Holiday gift packages including gift packages for
children.

December 12, 2007

EQUALITY - A SOURCE OF PRIDE
HOMOPHOBIA TRAINING HELD IN SYDNEY

Members of the Sydney Human Rights Committee participated in Homophobia Training. The Committee recognizes that diversity in the union makes us stronger and more able to challenge the discrimination found in many workplaces and in the government. Now is the time for understanding!

October 18, 2007

Harper Should Be Made To Wear Pink

(PDF) (Word)

October 9, 2007

BARBEQUE FOR AIDS COALITION OF CAPE BRETON A BIG SUCCESS!

The Sydney Human Rights Committee, and the Area Council joined

forces to raise funds for the Aids Coalition of Cape Breton. A donation was made to the Coalition during the AIDS Walk held on September 29 in Sydney. Members of both committees participated in the Walk.

September 7, 2007

A billboard campaign designed to encourage Commissionares Nova Scotia to sign a ratified collective agreement commenced on Thursday, September 6th.

The billboard is located at the intersection of Victoria Road and Windmill Road in Dartmouth. The billboard was developed to raise awareness among the general public about the current situation involving the Commissionaires at the two bridges and the Halifax Regional Police department.  

After ratifying a contract on February 24th, the Commissionaires at the two bridges and the Regional Police department are still waiting for their employer to sign the contract that was negotiated in good faith.

September 5, 2007

Labour Day March and Picnic 2007

Archives

• PSAC Human Rights Committee Meeting (Sydney) - February 6th For more information click one of the following: (Word) (PDF)
• Highlands Links Decision (Click Here)
• Sydney Human Rights Committee Marks World Aids Day with isplay: see Photo here
• Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council Educational

Sponsored by CLC Atlantic Region

• PSAC President John Gordon golfed the Cape Breton Highlands' publicly owned golf course. See more...
• Labour Day March & Picnic September 2006 - See More...
• National Aboriginal Day June 21, 2006 See More...
• PSAC Supports Locked-out CEP Workers.
• Nappan Farm Demo, May 29. See photos here.
• UTE held a demonstration on May. See photos here.
• PSAC in Halifax joins the CLC National day of protest to inform Walmart - the world's largest retailer with sales of $258 billion in 2003 - that joining a union is a protected right in Canada. See photo here.
• Photos from the International Women's Day event in Halifax
• Visit the Halifax Asian Heritage Month web site for information about events in the month of May.
• Customs Workers Protest at Halifax International Airport (July 07, 2004)

Atlantic Council Officers

• Jeannie Baldwin (Regional Executive Vice-President - Atlantic)
• Brian Oldford (Director, Non-Treasury Board, Maritimes)
• Rhonda Doyle-LeBlanc (Director for Women, Maritimes)
• Colleen Hodder (Provincial Director, Nova Scotia)
• Lori Walton (Provincial Director, Nova Scotia)
• Geri LeBlanc (Director, Aboriginal Members)
(For contact information, see Atlantic Council Executive page)

Political Action

• Nova Scotia Federation of Labour

Women's Committee

• PSAC Halifax Regional Women's Committee

Contact us

• Halifax Regional Office - (902) 443-3541
(For details, see the contact page)