2011 PSAC National Conference for Racially Visible Members
“United, Empowered, Fearless: Ready for Action!”
We are pleased to be sending you this Registration Package for the 2011 PSAC National Conference for Racially Visible Members, which will be held April 1- 3, 2011 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, BC under the theme “United, Empowered, Fearless: Ready for Action!”.
We encourage you to personally inform PSAC racially visible members to ensure they are made aware of this conference. Bulletin boards may not always be accessible and additional outreach is very important.
This registration package is available upon request in alternative format through the PSAC Programs Section by contacting us at 613-560-5457.
This Registration Package includes:
- Application deadline
- Friday, December 17, 2010 4:00 p.m. EST
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. - Resolutions submission deadline:
- Friday, December 17, 2010 4:00 p.m. EST
- Conference Dates:
- April 1-3, 2011
- Location:
- Westin Bayshore Hotel
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4 - For more information:
- Call 613-560-5457. Leave a message and someone will get back to you within 24 working hours.
- You may also contact Seema Lamba, the PSAC Human Rights Program Officer by email at lambas@psac-afpc.com or Lianne Bonneville, Administrative Assistant by email at conferences@psac-afpc.com
- The fax number is 613-236-9402
- Interpretation services offered:
- English, French and Inuktitut (upon request)
- Alliance Executive Committee Officer responsible for the 2011 National Conference for Racially Visible Members
- Robyn Benson
Conference objectives
The objectives of the 2011 PSAC National Conference for Racially Visible Members are to:
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educate, politicize and mobilize racialized members by making links between themselves, the union, the workplace, the community and equality rights;
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empower and engage racialized members to take action and move the human rights agenda forward;
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provide tools and leadership skills to advocate for racialized workers' rights.
Participants
Delegates
PSAC members in good standing and who self-identify as racially visible may apply to be a delegate to this Conference. Priority will be given to members who are active on racialized workers' rights in their union or workplace. Priority will also be given to community activist on Racially Visible issues. The selection of delegates will take into account representation such as Region, Component, language, youth, gender and other equity groups.
Delegates will be entitled to full voice and vote during the conference, including the resolutions and elections processes.
Funding for Delegates:
Delegate costs to the 2011 PSAC National Conference for Racially Visible Members will be fully covered as per the decision of the 2003 PSAC Triennial Convention and the PSAC Travel Directive. Costs covered are as follows:
- travel costs, including ground transportation;
- hotel accommodation costs at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver;
- loss of salary;
- per diem for meals;
- incidental costs;
- the conference registration fee of $150.00;
- child care as per the Family Care Policy;
- costs related to accessibility requirements.
Observers
PSAC members in good standing and who self-identify as racially visible can also apply to attend the 2011 PSAC National Conference for Racially Visible Members as observers; however, observers will be responsible for all costs associated with their participation, including:
- loss of salary and meals;
- hotel and travel arrangements and costs;
- the conference registration fee of $150.00;
- any additional accessibility needs and childcare arrangements (subject to meeting deadline requirements).
Please note that the number of Observers will be limited to the space available at the Conference. They will have voice only during the discussion period after panel presentations. They may attend workshops, if space permits, but we may not be able to accommodate their 1st option. Observers do not have the right to voice or vote during the resolutions debate and elections processes.
Guests
Members of the PSAC National Board of Directors (NBoD) are eligible to attend the Conference as guests.
Selection of delegates and observers
If you are selected as a delegate to this conference, you will be advised by email and/or telephone in mid-February 2011. Observers will be advised at a later date.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS
DECEMBER 17, 2010, 4:00 p.m. EST
For further information or assistance:
- Call 613-560-5457. Leave a message and someone will get back to you within 24 working hours.
- You may also contact Seema Lamba, the PSAC Human Rights Program Officer by email at lambas@psac-afpc.com or Lianne Bonneville, Administrative Assistant by email at conferences@psac-afpc.com
- The fax number is 613-236-9402
We look forward to the upcoming 2011 PSAC National Conference for Racially Visible Members and see it as an opportunity for our members to continue the important work of advancing the human rights of our Racially Visible members.
Please consult the PSAC website (www.psac-afpc.com) periodically as background conference material will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
In Solidarity,
Robyn Benson
Alliance Executive Committee Officer responsible for the 2011 National Conference for Racially Visible Members
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
If you are mailing your application, ensure that it is sent well in advance of the deadline.We recommend you send it in two or three weeks in advance.
- If you have any questions with respect to the application form or the Conference, call 613-560-5457. Please leave a message and someone will respond to your inquiry within 24 working hours.
- You may also contact Lianne Bonneville, Administrative Assistant, Programs Section by email at conferences@psac-afpc.com
- The fax number is 613-236-9402
Date Modified : 2010/12/20
