Updates

The PSAC North had the pleasure of having our Pan-Territorial Union School at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse. This was our first in nine years and 48 members attended from all three territories. Four advanced union courses were offered with northern context. In addition, guest speakers enlightened us on the important issues along with a panel on reconciliation. Participants had a chance to enjoy extra-curricular activities such as cultural dance and story-telling during the reconciliation evening.

Please review the message from the Government of Canada and the Federal Labour Minister on proposed regulatory changes to harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces. We request that you take a few moments to review the information provided and participate in this survey; your opinion will be used to shape our future. Deadline is Friday, October 5, 2018.

During the summer, Nunavut Regional Women Committee donated some fishing equipment and taxi vouchers to Apex’s Qimaavik Women Shelter in Iqaluit.  From left to right are Nunavut's Regional Women’s Committee secretary, treasurer and chair: Lili Weemen, Lisa Kirk and Sue Avery.

Jack Bourassa Regional Executive Vice President, PSAC North  

Jack Bourassa Regional Executive Vice President, PSAC North   A trade war is inevitable. It’s happening. An isolated fortress built across the border. And many Canadians are responding by buying Canadian. Whether we feel it or not, we are all affected by Trump’s aggressive and unfair trade war. He believes that trade wars are good and easy to win. He loves to win, but trade wars are not good for the economy or workers on either side of the boarder.

Women experiencing homelessness face an added challenge every month. The NWT Disabilities Council has launched a donation drive asking for feminine hygiene products to help women experiencing homelessness access the appropriate supplies they need.  Responding to this important call, PSAC North’s NWT Regional Women’s Committee donated hygiene products to the council. The committee encourages people to help support this initiative. 

Thanks for all participants. In appreciation for your time, anyone who completed the PSAC North education survey, and provided their name and contact information was entered into a draw for a $100 cash prize. There were two draws per territory. The lucky winners are:   NU: John Mercado, Rankin Inlet Basja Ellsworth, Iqaluit   NT: Sarah Hyden, Behchoko Liesbeth Van Blarikom, Yellowknife   YT: Deborah Wren, Whitehorse Luc Laferté, Whitehorse  

PSAC North is preparing a plan that will shape our education in the North for the next 3 years.  To ensure we are meeting our member’s needs, we need to hear from you ! We are conducting a short online survey, open to all PSAC members in the North.

The Whitehorse Regional Women’s and the Yukon Aboriginal Peoples’ committees hosted a teddy bear picnic for Jordan’s Principle, May 10.   

PSAC North had a significant presence at Yellowknife Chamber Spring Trade Show (May 12- 13) with NWT’s PSAC North Regional Committees’ leaders, members and volunteers. Thousands attended the show as PSAC North booth featured campaigns and issues that affect our members and their communities, such as: living wage campaign, Phoenix pay system and universal childcare. Around 350 signed postcards and petitions addressing the issues above. The successful presence is the result of our dedicated volunteers’ hard work and commitment.