Premier Fentie's refusal to answer questions about backroom negotiations with ATCO that could lead to the permanent loss of the publicly owned energy utility, is a matter of deep concern to Yukon citizens.
Vic Toews, President of Treasury Board, was greeted by a group of 15 activists in Whitehorse on February 18, 2008 outside the Westmark Hotel at 6:30 p.m. Activists and supporters donned placards and covered both entrances of the hotel handing out flyers identifying cutbacks by the Tories.
On Canada Day, members from various local and committees passed out "Public Services Are Cool" popsicles and fans to people enjoying the parade and the festivities in RotaryPark.
The petition to raise the Northern Residents Tax Deduction was also taken to the park, with many signatures being collected.
To read more and view photos of the event, click here.
AFN National Day of Action
The REVP North and Whitehorse RO staff joined the Carcross Tagish first nation in thier National Day of Action protest.
To read more and view photos of the event, click here.
Yukon IPA/LCD Reduction Campaign
January 9, 2006
The IPA-LCD has made regional news! To check out the article containing quotes from three federal election candidates and PSAC member, Jean-Paul Molgat of January 9, 2006 and all other related articles on the CBC North website, please click here.
For more information on the background of LCD, member concerns, and the Point of Supply survey, please see the documents below.
Active members have been holding an LCD Information kiosk at the Elijah Smith Building. All three days went well with the media attending on the second day (see link above). Thanks to Jean-Paul Molgat, John Carney, Mike Nugent (all members) and Nancy Debreceni (PSAC staff).
The National PSAC Pride conference was held in Vancouver from March 30th to April 1st, 2007.The theme for this year’s conference was “Include and Be Included”.
Yukon activists gathered in support of the Yukon Child Care Association Wednesday August 16th outside the High Country Inn in Whitehorse to demonstrate to Prime Minister Stephen Harper the importance of a National Child Care system that is affordable and accessible to all Canadians.
An extra Talking Union Basics (TUB) course was added to the Whitehorse area. It took place on Nov 5th & 6th, facilitated by Nancy Debreceni (A/Regional Rep) and co-facilitated by Diane Allen (Alliance Facilitator). We had 15 members attend the course.
The Yukon Government is considering signing onto the TILMA, and it is being shopped around the rest of the Territories and Provinces should you be concerned?Read More...
Union Development Program (UDP ) 2009-2010 Dates for UDP have been set. The schedule, course information, and application form can be viewed here. All eligible members across the north are encouraged to apply.
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