PSAC hosts webinar on employment equity, cuts and WFA

What do the government cuts mean for employment equity and human rights in the federal public service?  How does the workforce adjustment process fit in?

Join PSAC's interactive webinar to find out more about these important issues.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012
6:00 p.m. in French
8:00 p.m. in English

Questions we'll be discussing:

• What impact are the cuts to programs that deliver services to marginalized populations (such as First Nations, recent and potential immigrants to Canada, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, the unemployed, seniors) having on equity-seeking groups inside and outside the public service?
• How could these cuts affect equity representation in the public service?  How will we measure the impact?
• How does the WFA process address employment equity, duty to accommodate and human rights issues addressed (e.g. during the merit process)?
• What can the union do? What recourse do employees have?

Sign up for this important session. [*http://bit.ly/NSNEGz]

“Be a Hero, Stop the Budget Bill” Rally

On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 5:30 pm we will be rallying at Jim Hillyer's office (255- 8th Street South , Lethbridge AB).


We will be joining fellow Lethbridgians in asking Jim to vote "no" on the upcoming budget bill vote. This is a cross Canada initiative by LeadNow.ca.

More info -

http://heroes.leadnow.ca/events/jim-hillyer-lethbridge-ab/

While the opposition parties step up their efforts to slow down and split apart the Federal Budget Bill, Conservative MPs are under intense pressure to pass the bill from Harper and his cabinet. It’s our job to counter that pressure, and call on them to represent their constituents and a majority of Canadians by stopping this bill, splitting it and starting over.

1. The Opposition parties are already united against the Budget Bill, and, by working together, 13 Conservative MPs can make sure that Harper and his cabinet have to change plans or lose the support of the majority of votes in Parliament they need to pass the Budget Bill.
2. We will shine a spotlight on the choices being made by individual Conservative MPs, and focus the national conversation onto the fact that concern about this Bill reaches all the way across the political spectrum.
3. Finally, we will highlight the fact that our representatives have become increasingly powerless to represent their constituents in Ottawa, and kick-start a much needed debate about the need for democratic reforms and the opportunity for MPs to reclaim some independence.

Collective bargaining process - conciliation/strike

Here's a flow chart describing the conciliation/strike bargaining process. Currently, the TC group has made application for a Public Interest Commission.

http://www.psac.com/news/2012/bargaining/20120514-e.shtml

Strike Preparation Training

National Public Service Week Boycott

In solidarity with our PSAC brothers and sisters across Canada, we will be boycotting any departmental organized National Public Service Week events. Instead, we will find our own way to celebrate our good work serving the public.

See a message from our President here -

http://www.psac.com/news/2012/messages/20120524-e.shtml

We are worth more than a pancake!

National Blackmark Budget Protest: Lethbridge

Saturday, June 2, 2012
1-3pm
Galt Gardens


"By trampling our democratic rights, gutting our environmental protections, and hollowing out our economy, the Harper Conservatives' budget bill would put a blackmark on Canada.

Let’s work together to clean up our democracy. Let’s create an economy that’s built to last for all generations. Let’s say “enough” and stand together against the Blackmark Budget Bill."http://www.leadnow.ca/blackmark

We will meet at the Amphitheater at Galt Gardens at 1pm. Feel free to bring signs and acoustic instruments. We will make our way to Jim Hillyer's campaign office around 1:30pm. If mobility is an issue, please consider meeting us at Hillyer's office at 1:30. From there, coffee will be served and any person or group that wants to address those attending may do so.If anyone is interested in getting involved with this in an organizational capacity, please let the organizers know by emailing lethbridgestopc38@gmail.com.

This is not affiliated with any political party. This is being held on a Saturday afternoon so that as many people as possible will be able to attend. 


Facebook event here - https://www.facebook.com/events/158419397621340/

Upcoming Educational Sessions in Lethbridge

We have a few educational sessions coming up in June. These are open to all members of Local 30048. If you have any questions, please contact a member of your local executive.

Strike Preparation
Saturday, June 16, 2012
8:30am-12 noon or 1pm-4:30pm

This is strongly recommended for AAFC Table 2/TC members (EG group). Others in AAFC and CFIA are welcome to attend.
This is a half day course. Please sign up for either session.
Registration Deadline: June 7, 2012

Contact a member of your local executive to sign up.


Work Force Adjustment
Friday, June 22, 2012
6pm-9pm

Please register as soon as possible at lethbridge_and_district_area_council@hotmail.com providing your name, PSAC ID #, contact information.
The Lethbridge & District Area Council strongly encourages membership participation in this educational opportunity.
Information will be provided regarding current and upcoming job cuts and Workforce Adjustment. If you have any information regarding impending or current cuts in your workplace, please bring that information with you to the Workshop.




Talking Union Basics course
Saturday, June 23, 2012
9am-5pm

Please register as soon as possible at lethbridge_and_district_area_council@hotmail.com providing your name, PSAC ID #, contact information and which of the three sessions you wish to attend.
The Lethbridge & District Area Council strongly encourages membership participation in this educational opportunity.


Facing Management
Sunday, June 24, 2012
9am-12noon

Please register as soon as possible at lethbridge_and_district_area_council@hotmail.com providing your name, PSAC ID #, contact information and which of the three sessions you wish to attend.

The Lethbridge & District Area Council strongly encourages membership participation in this educational opportunity.
Local union representatives meet with management representatives as equals for various reasons – grievance hearing, union management consultations and sometimes for collective agreement negotiations. This session will develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively
consult with or confront management to enhance the union’s presence at the workplace.


Steward Assembly
Sunday, June 24, 2012
1pm-4:30pm

Please register as soon as possible at lethbridge_and_district_area_council@hotmail.com providing your name, PSAC ID #, contact information and which of the three sessions you wish to attend.
The Lethbridge & District Area Council strongly encourages membership participation in this educational opportunity.
This course will provide an opportunity to share experiences, network and build plans, ensure members understand the political context which has motivated cuts to the Federal Public Service (FPS), actively engage members in support of the PSAC Fight-Back Campaign and intervene effectively in the Work Force Adjustment (WFA) process in their workplace.


Please see the calendar to stay up-to-date on upcoming events.
http://www.local30048.ca/calendar.html