Political action campaigns
The PSAC leads many political action campaigns to protect the rights and jobs of its members. You will find in this page links towards the current campaigns.
October 26, 2006 - Medicare Works: Keep it public, keep it fair
“Medicare Works”, a national campaign tour designed to defend and strengthen the public health care system, was officially launched on October 18 by the Canadian Health Coalition (CHC) and the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. The campaign features 32 town hall meetings taking place across the country between late October and early December. At the meetings, health analysts will expose the commercial interests behind the latest attacks on Medicare and Canadians will have an opportunity to discuss better ways to strengthen the system.
A week of action is being held from November 13 to 18 when Canadians will be encouraged to pressure their politicians. “The public system is under renewed attack, with the federal government not enforcing the Canada Health Act and some provinces aggressively pushing for-profit, two-tier health services,” says CHC chair Kathleen Connors.
PSAC member are encouraged to attend the town hall meeting being held in their area and to participate in the week-long lobby of politicians. Call or meet with your MP and show your support for public health care.
Fact sheets:
The business case for public health care
P3s: private gain, public cost
October 4, 2006 - Reinstate the Court Challenges Program
The PSAC, and more than 170 unions, social and community organizations across Canada, are asking the Canadian government to reinstate the Court Challenges Program abolished last week. The letter, written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, states that the only way for the Canadian government to demonstrate that it intends to respect the human rights of Canada’s people is by reinstating the Program.
July 7, 2003 - PSAC National Convention guest speaker faces labour repression - Colombian labour leader Maria Clara Baquero Sarmiento and her family were recently attacked in an apparent attempt to suppress her labour and human rights. Read more
March 7, 2003 - World Peace - PSAC National Board of Directors approve a Motion to promote peace in the world. For the details
November 28, 2002 - Campaign for Medicare. The Romanow Report has been tabled and the PSAC has express its reaction. PSAC members have delivered their message to Roy Romanow. Read or watch their testimonials. Or read the press release. Also, the Canadian Labour Congress invit you to let Canada's Health Ministers know what is your position on health care. Click here below to visit the CLC website and find ways on how you can express yourself..
2002 - RCMP category of employee project
2002 - Protective equipment for wardens at Parks Canada
2002 - Pension Fightback
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