By Josee-Anne Spirito, PSAC North Regional Executive Vice President As workers across Canada continue to struggle to make ends meet, we…
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PSAC North E-Mail Newsletter: June 2024
Every day, PSAC North members are working together to improve our workplaces and communities.
Member Survey: Health and Safety in Your Workplace
We want to know more about Health and Safety in workplaces across the North. Your insights are crucial in helping us create safer and healthier environments for all workers. Our survey is quick, confidential, and your feedback will make a real difference.
PSAC calls for accessible emergency services in the North
Text to 9-1-1 is the most direct and effective method for contacting emergency services. Yet the service isn’t offered in the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut, despite being available in some capacity in every province. Without this service, deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, and speech-impaired (DHHSI) residents across the North are at a heightened risk during emergencies because emergency calls require them to speak to someone.
PSAC celebrates equitable pension reform for thousands of frontline workers
The Public Service Alliance of Canada applauds the federal government’s announcement of new pension reform legislation today, which will provide equitable retirement benefits for thousands of frontline public safety and law enforcement workers across the country.
Labour Views: Now is the time for Canadians to stand together against healthcare privatization
Nobody wants to see the life-saving support they or their family rely on threatened. That’s why we can no longer stand by while our public healthcare system withstands attack after attack.
Still Thirsty For Justice
We will share water stories from people who are affected by drinking water advisories and threats to water from across this land, including water justice advocates, PSAC members’ communities, as well as the general public. It’s an opportunity to learn about the issue, become more familiar with water justice work, and join and support the movement to protect our right to safe, clean water.
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month by joining Turtle Island Trivia
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour and learn about the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. PSAC encourages members to take time to learn more and engage with the stories and experiences of Indigenous communities throughout the month of June.
With Wildfires Due to Return it’s Time to Talk About Health and Safety
The PSAC North Health and Safety conference last weekend was a demonstration of a renewed commitment to health and safety in the North for all workers.
Tentative Agreement Reached Between Local Y025 and Yukon Hospital Corp
“Member solidarity is always the most important element of contract negotiations”, says YEU President Justin Lemphers. “This employer knew that over 350 hospital workers were 100% behind the team; their unity and willingness to strike helped secure a contract we believe the members will support.”