MP Under Fire At Forum

On Saturday, January 26, 2013, several members of PSAC and our allies, attended Jim Hillyer's prebudget forum. Of the almost 30 people in attendance, there were 10 wearing WeAreALLAffected tshirts (plus other PSAC members), 2 wearing IdleNoMore tshirts and several other allies. There were only about four people who perhaps supported (though absolutely quietly) the Conservative MP.

This article appears in the January 27, 2013 Lethbridge Herald. This demonstrates the power of collective political action! First we unite, then we speak, they have begun to listen. Next is change!

Thank you to all our members who showed up, spoke up and supported!

Education In Action project - Cancelled

PSAC’s Social Justice Fund is offering PSAC Prairies members the opportunity to participate in an Education In Action project in Guatemala for two weeks between March 8 - 22, 2013.

The Education In Action (EIA) organization is supported in part by the PSAC Social Justice Fund and engages Canadian volunteers to deepen their understanding of Guatemala and building solidarity by working closely with the Comité Campesino del Altiplano (CCDA) who are strengthening communities in Guatemala.

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please complete the attached application form. Applications must be received by the office of the REVP by Monday, January 28, 2013 at noon via e-mail (davisa@psac.com) or fax (204-943-0652). You can also apply online at http://prairies.psac.com/social-justice/apply-for-the-education-in-action-project

This has been cancelled.

Annual Dinner Meeting

Our Annual Dinner Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 21, 2013 at 5:30pm at the New Dynasty Restaurant.

Agenda:

Bargaining 2013/ TC group Public Interest Commission report
Local 30048 budget presentation
Establishment of Lethbridge & Area Women’s Committee

Please RSVP to stephanieerb68@yahoo.ca by noon on Friday, January 18 if you are attending.

Results of the Public Interest Commission - TC group

Here's a link to the PIC for the TC group.
http://www.psac.com/news/2013/bargaining/20130114-e.shtml


The TC bargaining team is now in the process of analyzing this report and determining next steps, namely whether the recommendations will lead to a return to the bargaining table, or if the team will ask members for a strike mandate.

Lethbridge Area Women's Committee Formation Meeting

PSAC Lethbridge Area is forming a Women's Committee. 

All PSAC sisters are invited, welcome and strongly encouraged to come and join us -  please be sure to pass this message on!! 

There is a lot that a Women's Committee could add to our community, our workplaces and to the Labour movement in Lethbridge and beyond. We have some exciting plans for 2013 and are always looking for more ideas and actions. Please join us!

The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 6:30pm at the Lethbridge Police Station Community Meeting Room.

 

 

Lethbridge PSAC Local shines in 2012

We did some good things in 2012! Thanks Local 30048 for all your support. Here's an article on us from the Prairie Region website -
http://prairies.psac.com/campaigns/we-are-all-affected/lethbridge-psac-local-shines-in-2012

Don't Sell Our Hot Springs

The federal government plans to privatize the federally owned Canadian Rockies Hot Springs including the Banff Upper Hot Springs, Miette Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs. 

PSAC has organized a campaign to save our hot springs. For more information and how to take action -
http://prairies.psac.com/our-organization/campaigns/dont-sell-our-hot-springs