Public Service Alliance of Canada National Capital Region

NCR Council General Meeting

The General Meeting of the NCR Council will be held in the J.K. Wyllie boardroom Saturday September 15, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (233 Gilmour). For more information and registration forms.

PSAC members are cool!

Dozens of PSAC members were seen this week handing out leaflets in various parts of Ottawa and Gatineau, from Tunney's Pasture to the Promenade du Portage and in front of the National Arts Centre. Read more.

Find out who the Winners are of recent draw to recognize the work done by secretaries of locals in the NCR. PDF or RTF

Ontario - Referendum on Electoral Reform: One Chance on October 10, 2007

Voters in Ontario have an historic chance on October 10, 2007 to achieve, by referendum, a modern voting system for Ontario. The Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system offers more voter choice, fairer election outcomes, better representation, and more politician and party accountability. In other countries it is a strong tool promoting the election of more women and minority candidates.

VOTE for MMP is multi-partisan campaign to make this important reform happen. It welcomes people from all backgrounds and every political party. PSAC strongly supports their work.

For more information on MMP and the VOTE for MMP campaign, including details on how to help, volunteer and donate, visit www.VoteForMMP.ca or contact them at info@voteforMMP.ca or call 416-644-1034 or toll free 1-866-283-3MMP. Posted Aug. 14, 2007

Say no to the SPP! Say yes to democracy!

PM Stephen Harper will meet with US President George W. Bush and Mexican President Felipe Calderon at Montebello on August 20-21 2007, to discuss the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP).

Join us to give a strong message of opposition. For more info. Please print and distribute this poster widely.

Federations of Labour Conventions - 2007

Sadly, both the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and the Québec Federation of Labour (QFL - FLQ) will be holding their conventions the same week this year:
OFL: Toronto, November 26 to 30, 2007
FTQ: Québec, November 26 to 30, 2007
Locals need to be affiliated with their respective federations in advance of these conventions. It is not too late to do so. You should be watching the mail as the convention calls will be released later this month. So that we can coordinate PSAC participation at these convention, I would ask locals to let Stephanie Penwarden penwars@psac.com know if they intend to participate.

Edward (Ed) Cashman REVP, NCR. Posted Aug. 14, 2007

CFIA members ratify agreement

PSAC members with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have ratified their tentative agreement. Arrangements will now be made to sign the new collective agreement which expires on December 31, 2007. Preparation for the next round of bargaining will begin soon. Discussions are underway to begin negotiations with the employer early in the fall. Posted August 3, 2007

Federal Board Finds Bank of Canada Guilty of Bargaining in Bad Faith

OTTAWA – In a victory for the 33 security guards attempting to secure a first collective agreement with the Bank of Canada, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has ruled that the Bank has violated its obligation to bargain in good faith. Read the news release. Read the negotiations update. Posted August 3, 2007

Education this fall - sign up now before the courses are full!

The fall schedule is available in PDF format. To sign up for Steward Training or Local Officers Advanced Training, please use this form or to sign up for any other training use this form.

If you require these documents in another format, please email the webmaster. Posted July 16, 2007

CFIA Contract ratification vote

Dates, time and locations Posted July 11, 2007

Could summer be any cooler ?

Yes, with this red-hot offer! Ottawa Area Council is buying passes for several musical festivals this summer ... for example Blues and Chamber Music.

If you would like to pass out some of our Public Services Are Cool fans to the sweltering crowd, you get a free ticket. How cool is that ?

Email carknea@psac.com and put in for your favourite performer. Posted July 4, 2007

The JLP Reaches a Milestone!

On June 28th, the Joint Learning Program (JLP) has delivered one hundred workshops! Read more
Posted July 4, 2007

Join the Aboriginal Action Circle for an Info Session and Discussion on the Indian Residential School system in Canada and its impact on the Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.

The Circle is proud to welcome, Gina Wilson, the Assistant Deputy Minister of Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada as its speaker.

When: At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Where: 233 Gilmour Street, JK Wyllie Boardroom
This event is open to everyone.

A short question period will follow and the regular Circle meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. (or whenever the discussion is finished).

Please contact Tony Nicolas, Chairperson of the Aboriginal Action Circle, for more information. Tony can be contacted at 819-997-2559 or by email at tony.nicolas@servicecanada.gc.ca

Selling out of federal buildings: June 12 demonstration was a succes.

PSAC held a demonstration in downtown Ottawa on June 12 to protest the Conservative government's plan to sell off and lease back valuable federal government buildings. Details and pictures, on the PSAC national website.
Read the news release. Posted June 12, 2007

National Capital Region, Women's Resolution Conference

The first part of the NCR - Regional Women’s Conference, the Resolution Conference, will be held September 14, 2007 at the PSAC National Headquarters, J.K. Wyllie Boardroom, 233 Gilmour Street, Ottawa. Deadline for registration is July 31, 2007. For details and registration form. Posted June 8, 2007

House of Commons negotiations update

The Issues Posted June 1, 2007

The Joint Learning Program (JLP)

We need your support to promote the JLP. We would like to be invited to your local meetings to present the JLP to the members. Contact Céline Préfontaine at prefonc@psac-afpc.com

The next NCR facilitation orientation session in English will be held October 15th to 23rd // in French: October 29th to November 2nd
More information
Posted Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Add union events to the new Web calendar - go ahead and try it!

Now you can add your local meetings, union events, any events of interest to members to the calendar. Follow these simple instructions to help you use the new calendar. The event will not appear immediately as it requires approval first but it will be there shortly.

PSAC - Treasury Board Bargaining Units (PA, SV, TC, EB, FB)

June 20, 2007 is the day you say goodbye to the old collective agreement and hello to a new and better one.

June 20, PSAC members in all of the Treasury Board bargaining units are joining in a day of solidarity to show your support for the people working on these new agreements – your negotiating teams! To find out more in HTML or in PDF

June 21 -National Aboriginal Day

This a day the government has set aside to allow us all to honour our Aboriginal colleagues and learn a little more about the culture and beliefs of Canada's Aboriginal peoples. All PSAC members are encouraged to participate in one of the many activities scheduled on Victoria Island or at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. To find out more please visit http://www.nadottawa.com/

Building Bridges instead of Fences: The First Aboriginal Gathering

Conference held at Crowne Plaza Toronto beginning June 12 in the evening, June 13 all day, and a half day June 14. For more info read the invitation, sign up using the registration form, child care form and personnal assistance form.

The Security and Prosperity Partnership is a collective dream of 30 chief executives and three political leaders mostly made up of men

Should these 33 men have the right to change your health standards, food inspection, health and safety rules and dictate about the future of your air, water and energy supplies? Probably not. Read more.
Posted Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Council did not approve a 2% cost of living increase for our community-based child care programs

Tell them that it is not acceptable to ignore the need or a cost of living increase for our child care programs.

The future you want for our city: Let Council know!

The City Council agreed to do a “priority-setting” exercise to determine what the city will fund in the future and how it will deliver City programs and services. It seems the only way to try to make your views known is by completing a very short on-line survey.

Plans are now underway for City Council to hold 12 closed-door sessions starting April 23rd at the Municipal - Pineview Golf Course. Make your views known ››

Tentative agreement reached at the National Gallery of Canada News release

Hundreds Sign Petition in Support of Fairness at the House of Commons Read the bulletin

CRAPO General Meeting, Wednesday, May 23

The CRAPO will hold its general meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at the Gatineau Regional Office of the PSAC located at 200 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau. Please note that the meeting will be conducted in French. The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m.

Read the agenda.

E N D P A Y Z O N E S

View the photos from May 14 demo at 56 Sparks Street

View photos taken during NCRC committee chairs training session

The Racially Visible Action Committee and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) invites you to a panel discussion

"Why minorities don’t get jobs"

Date: May 31st, 2007
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Place: Marriott Hotel, Room Cartier II, 100 Kent Street

Everyone is welcome!
Posted Friday, May 11, 2007

E N D P A Y Z O N E S

View the photos from May 14 from noon to 1 p.m.
56 Sparks Street

Even if you’re not directly affected by pay zones, come mark the first day of bargaining & support the demand to gain national rates of pay for all Federal Public Service Workers Spread the Word, print this poster and distribute widely!

Bring your PSAC or government ID and get a free lunch

Information: Angèle/Mariam 819-777-4647 or Stéphanie 613-560-2567
Posted Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Join us and bring a friend! Brown Bag- Lunch and Learn

You are cordially invited to a talk by Cecilia Diocson, Executive Director of the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada and Eastern Canada Coordinator for the Philippine-Canada Task force on Human Rights. She recently returned from a fact-finding mission. Find out more

Date: May 9, 2007
Time: Noon- 1 pm
Place: 280 Metcalfe – 5th floor, Offices of the ODLC, Ottawa
Posted Friday, May 4, 2007

Ottawa Area Council

The Nomination committee has been set up to elect a new chairperson. Karoline Klüg is in charge and nominations can be sent to klugk@national-component.org.

The May 9th OAC meeting will usher in a new approach. The first hour will be devoted to topical guest speakers and presentations. The rest of the meeting will be a regular OAC meeting. All are welcome to the OAC meeting but you need to be a delegate to vote.

The Racially Visible Action Committee invites you to the 13th Anniversary Commemorations of the Genocide of the Tutsis of Rwanda

DIRECT FROM RWANDA: “ESSUIE TES LARMES ET TIENS TOIS DEBOUT” (Wipe away your Tears and Stand Tall), a play performed by the IZUBA Theatrical Troupe of Rwanda incorporating theatre, poetry, song and dance by the award winning Rwandan author, poet and playwright, Jean-Marie Vianney Rurangwa. April 27 & 28 at 8:00 p.m. Alumni Theatre Jock Turcot University Centre University of Ottawa, 85 University Private, Ottawa.

More information in RTF or PDF or online at www.humura.ca

Notice to PSAC members working with Service Canada - Representation vote from March 20 to April 26, 2007

In the National Capital Region, the vote will be held from March 20 until April 26. For a list of dates and locations on HTML, PDF or Word.

Need more info visit the CEIU AND NW&WU web sites.

Posted March 12, 2007

Our Communities, our union, our rights: an introduction to the PSAC for Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis members

This training will be held april 28 and 29 for Aboriginal Inuit and Métis members only. Download the Flyer and/or registration form. Posted March 12, 2007

Annual General Meeting of the NCRC, April 21 & 22, 2007

Please note that the Annual General Meeting of the NCR Council will be held at the Maison du citoyen, Salle des Fêtes room April 21 and 22, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (25 Laurier St., Gatineau.) Registration form for delegates in PDF or RTF. Registration form for observers in PDF or RTF. Special Needs form in PDF or RTF. Deadline to register is April 10, 2007.

Treasury Board members: complete your online application for a facilitator orientation session

Interested in becoming a facilitator for the Joint Learning Program (JLP)? Complete your online application to attend a facilitator orientation session.
The JLP is expecting to hold the next English orientation session in the NCR in the fall of 2007. The JLP regional field coordinators for the NCR are Maggy Daly (613-650-2979) and Céline Préfontaine (613-560-2984). Posted Feb 22 2007.

2007 Education schedule

Sign up now! Courses fill up fast.

Register for basic courses (weekend courses) on-line or use the form provided at the end of the schedule.
The advanced course form can be completed on-line with Adobe Reader. Need more help?

The French UDP

Deadline for applications for the French UDP is April 10, 2007. To register please use the form provided in PDF format. YOU MUST COMMIT TO ATTEND ALL THREE LEVELS. Posted March 5, 2007

The International Labour Organization condemns the Quebec Government for the adoption of Bill 43

The ILO condemns the adoption of special legislation imposing conditions of employment on some 500,000 Quebec public sector employees.

Read the report of the ILO Committee on Freedom of Association (p. 115 to 145)
Read the news release from the three Unions (in French). Posted March 29, 2007

Quebec Elections 2007

Although the election is over, the next one is around the corner. We will leave online the candidates' answers to the questions asked by the CRAPO during the campaign. Posted March 28, 2007

CLC 3rd Aboriginal Forum and Workers of Colour

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Aboriginal Forum will begin on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2007, followed by the Aboriginal/Workers of Colour Conference (March 22-24).

The Aboriginal Forum (March 21st) is an one-day event, with participation limited to persons of Aboriginal ancestry. The Aboriginal/Workers of Colour Conference will start at 9:00 am on March 22nd and is open to all conference participants. The Aboriginal Forum and Aboriginal/Workers of Colour Conference will take place in Ottawa. Registration package

Important meeting on Electoral Reform in Ontario

Join the Ontario Federation of Labour to learn about the ongoing process of reform on Wednesday, February 21 at 8 p.m. at 233 Gilmour Street in Ottawa. List of dates and meetings. Posted Feb 19 2007.

Increases in ancillary fees at UQO
PSAC supports students in their fight

PSAC in the National Capital Region is supporting students of the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) who are fighting a rise in ancillary fees. Read the press release.

Women’s Eyes on City of Ottawa Budget for 2007

Ward Consultations on the City Budget are taking place this week. A coalition of community groups have reviewed the draft City Budget to help us consider what to ask or listen for at the Ward Consultations. More...

NCR Caucus National Health and Safety Conference

View the photos Posted February 13, 2007

Celebrate the Chinese New Year

The Chinese community of Outaouais invites you to the Chinese New Year Celebration at 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 18 at the Théàtre du Casino du Lac Leamy. Tickets are $15 and for more information you can call 819-770-7287. Posted 22-Jan-2007

Congratulations to Greer Brabazon! PSAC $1000 scholarship winner in the NCR

Greer Brabazon, is the winner of the $1000.00 regional scholarship for the NCR. Read her essay. For more information on scholarships.

Posted 16-Jan-2007

View the photos from the English UDP

Photos from November 2006

Posted 02-Jan-2007

General Meeting CRAPO

The Conseil régional d'action politique de l'Outaouais will be meeting on January 17th, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gatineau RO. Please see the CRAPO web page for more details. Posted 02-Jan-2007

NCR Council meeting January 27, 2007

Please note that the General Meeting of the NCR Council will be held at the J.K. Wyllie Boardroom, 233 Gilmour, Ottawa on Saturday January 27, 2007 , from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Delegate registration form, Observer registration form and special needs registration form. Posted 02-Jan-2007

Elections for NAIM Circle Alternates

Nominations are open for:

1) By-Election of the NCR Male NAIM Circle Alternate and

2) By-Election of the Female NAIM Circle Alternate

Elections will be held in February 2007 by postal ballot.

We encourage you to personally inform members of your local who are Aboriginal, Inuit or Métis in order to ensure they are made aware of these By-Elections. Bulletin boards may not always be accessible and additional outreach is very important.

Please note that although only the NCR delegates to the 2005 PSAC National Unity Conference have the right to vote in these elections, nominations for the mentioned positions will be accepted from any PSAC NCR member in good standing who self-identifies as Aboriginal, Inuit or Métis. Posted 03-Jan-2007

Alliance Ski Club

For many years now the Alliance Ski Club has been working with Ski Vorlage to offer ski lesson packages at preferred rates. This year the ever popular adult ski or snowboard lesson packages are available for $109.00, all taxes included. This is $20.00 less than last year’s rate. This price includes 8 weeks of 1 ½ hour ski lessons as well as lift tickets from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm any night between Tuesday and Friday. As an additional bonus there is also a FREE day lift ticket included in the package and good for anytime during the season. Other packages are also available. The easiest way to register is to call Vorlage at (819) 459-2301 ext 210 and mention that you are a member of the Alliance Ski Club.

The Alliance Ski Club is open to friends and family of Alliance Staff and Elected Officers including those in Components. The Club charges no annual fees but tries to act as a clearinghouse for information related to skiing and boarding. In the past, members have organized excursions to Mont. Tremblant and Mont. Ste. Marie.

For more information call Bob Allen in the Ottawa Regional Office at (613) 560-2565 or via e-mail at allenb@psac.com
Posted 02-Jan-2007

PSAC/Treasury Board and Parks Canada Agency bargaining

Two regional bargaining conferences for the TB units and Parks will be held. One will take place in Montreal on November 25-26 and the other in Vancouver on December 2-3, 2006. The National Bargaining Conference for TB units and Parks will be held in Ottawa, from February 1-4, 2007. For more information please check your Component's website. Posted Oct-11-2006

New service available

Are you tired of checking this page for new postings? Sign up by entering your email in the box on the right and you will receive the new postings by email every night. No new postings, no email. Posted 23-Sep-2006

Aboriginal Action Circle

Wednesday, December 20th 2006
at 5:30 P.M.
Pho Van Van Restaurant
93 Holland Ave 613-722-1663

RSVP to John Sullivan as dinner will be paid:
Sullivj@psac-afpc.com
or by telephone at 819-777-4647.Poster
Posted December 11, 2006

We don't need more communication, we need better communication.

Time after time, we realize good communications are paramount to mobilizing the membership in our union. Help us to breathe new life into the Communications Committee of the NCR Regional Council. If you or a member of your local has good communication skills such as writing, editing, reporting, web based talents and the like, please feel free to come out our next meeting:

5:30 PM Thursday, December 14, 2006

PSAC Regional Office, 15 Holland Avenue, Ottawa (two doors to the right of 11 Holland)
A light supper will be served to those who confirm their attendance in advance.

For more information, please contact Angèle Cadieux by email at cadieua@psac.com or at (613) 560-4299. Not able to attend but still interested nonetheless? Let us know and we will notify you directly of the next meeting of our group. Posted Dec-08-2006

Human Rights Awards launched this year on Dec 10, International Human Rights Day

Join the Racially Visible Action Committee (RVAC) and the Members with Disabilities Action Committee (MDAC) to celebrate our Volunteers on Sunday, December 10 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at 233 Gilmour Street Ottawa. Get all the info.

Human rights, equality and social justice permeate all areas of our daily life. RVAC and MDAC have chosen three areas for these awards: human rights, volunteering and equity. They have also created a special award, the Philippe Célestin Award. Posted Nov-29-2006

Celebrate the International Day of the Disabled

Dec 2nd - 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm DANCE with the "STARS"
Dec 3rd - Craft-Plus Sale - 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
For all the detail Posted Nov-10-2006

View the new photos

The Ottawa Regional Women's Committee Ottawa-RWC had some very special guests at their meeting October 26 octobre 2006. The evening was organized by the RWC-Ottawa as a special get-together to welcome the Romero family, the second Colombian family sponsored by the Ottawa-Colombia Sisters in Solidarity a group initiated by the Ottawa-RWC in 2002.

October 26 - Occupational Health & Safety Training (Level I). Posted Nov-6-06

Notice of Vancancy: Alternate REVP NCR

As a result of a vacancy, the National President is obligated to proceed with the election of Alternate Regional Vice-President, NCR.

The following election procedures will be followed:
- Nominations shall be called by the Alliance Executive Committee from amongst the membership within the National Capital Region who is in good standing.
- Nominations will be sent to the office of the National President of the PSAC no later than November 27, 2006 (nomination form).
- The AEC shall determine that nominees are members in good standing, and prepared to stand for office, and are prepared to reside in the NCR area if called to take the position of REVP.
- While all NCR members in good standing can run for the position of Alternate REVP NCR only members who were delegates to the 2005 NCR Convention who remain in good standing can sign a nomination form (list of delegates).
- Should an election be required, the AEC shall issue a ballot by mail to all NCR Convention delegates to the 2005 NCR Convention who are still members in good standing.
- Nominees for the position of Alternate REVP NCR shall be provided with a list of eligible voting delegates. Labels will be provided upon request.
- Regulation 21 of the PSAC Constitution shall apply. Nominees will have a spending limit of $3,600, and will be required to provide an expense report to the National President of the PSAC.
- Nominations shall be entitled to submit a one-page biography for inclusion in the voting kit. Please note that candidates' biographies will be reproduced exactly as received. The PSAC will not correct, edit or translate biographies. Posted October 27, 2006.

Winter is Coming

Learn more about how you can help the Romero family prepare for winter. Posted November 2, 2006.

Anti-Scab Legislation - VICTORY

October 25th, more than 30 PSAC members were at the House of Commons with many other union brothers and sisters from other unions to watch the MPs vote on the Anti-scab Legislation. Read the press release about this victory on the PSAC Website at http://www.psac.com/news/releases/2006/31-1006-e.shtml.

This is not the end of this battle for the vote was only on second reading but with this victory we now know that we can win. It is the 10 th time that an anti-scab bill is presented and it is the first time that it passes the second reading. The last time we lost by only 8 votes but this time we won by 66 votes!!! We can win and we will win! Read how your MP voted on the Ottawa Area Council's web site. Posted 26-Oct-2006

Health and Safety bargaining proposals

The PSAC National Capital Region Health and Safety Committee recommends to Locals NCR interested in Occupational Health and Safety issues bring forward these bargaining proposals to their Component for the next round of TBS and other Separate Employers bargaining process. Posted 16-Oct-2006

PSAC asking for proposed bargaining demands for Treasury Board and Parks Canada units

The PSAC has advised its Components with members in Treasury Board bargaining units and/or in the Parks Canada unit that November 30, 2006 is the deadline for providing proposals for bargaining demands for the next round of negotiations. The union has also mailed a copy of a new Program of Demands document to each Local/Branch President in these bargaining units. The document has been developed to facilitate the work of the Locals/Branches. It includes a general list of wage and non-wage bargaining demands for consideration. More...

Program of Demands - Treasury Board
Program of Demands - Parks Canada
Posted Oct-11-2006

PSAC'S Ottawa Area Council endorses Alex Munter in Ottawa's mayoral race

The Ottawa Area Council selected Munter as the best candidate for PSAC members living in Ottawa after a thourough process. Mayoralty candidates were asked to submit their position on issues of concern to PSAC members residing in Ottawa to the OAC, including the city budget, waste management, the municipal assessment system, public-private partnerships (P3s) and affordable housing. Read the news release. Check out the municipal elections page for more information. Posted 03-Oct-2006

Mayoral candidates debate on aboriginal specific issues

Unveiling of the Bélanger-Thériault Monument

Labour Day photos

Comité régional d'action politique de l'Outaouais

Facilitators needed for Joint Learning Program

Separate Employer and Direct Charter Locals

Nation Capital Region Council General Meeting

Did You Move Recently?
We are currently reviewing our membership records.

Members with Treasury Board, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Parks Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency:

News for members working at the House of Commons

Commissionaires - Section 13

Did you know that the NCRC has a membership benefit fund?

Special Discount for Cabaret U-Mano

40th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony for the Heron Road Bridge Disaster

Bill 107 - Amendments to the Ontario Human Rights Code

CFIA Agriculture Union Local 70067

The Conseil régional d'action politique de l'Outaouais (CRAPO) visited three organizations financed by United Way Outaouais

Ekati diamond mine

Commissionaires - update on your first collective agreement

Ottawa Matters ... Mobilizing our community for positive change. A Labour Council Conference on Municipal Elections

Read the update on the demo that took place on Parliament Hill, the Solidarity demo

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) welcomes into its ranks all commissionnaires working in Health Canada buildings in the National Capital Region. Read the news release

Posted 26-May-2006

FAX your MP to proclaim Part III (Occupational Health and Safety) of the Parliamentary Employment Staff Relations Act. Posted 13-May-2006

The Steward is a key person in the union. For information, downloadable forms, web-links and other tools that may be useful to Stewards. Visit the Stewards' corner. Posted April 3, 2006

Fundraising activity to raise money to support a project of micro-credit for women in Colombia

Invitation - General Meeting of the Comité d'action politique de l'Outaouais with special guest John Gordon, PSAC National President

What's wrong with the Australian (John Howard) government, and why we should care?

John Gordon has been elected National President of the PSAC this morning. Patty Ducharme is the new Vice-President. More...

OTTAWA - The Public Service Alliance of Canada has won another pay equity victory, this time at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Posted April 21, 2006

In Ottawa, the Day of Mourning Ceremony will be held at Vincent Massey Park at 12:30 p.m. (Entrance on Heron Road at Riverside Drive) on Friday, April 28, 2006. It will be followed by a fundraising BBQ in the Park. Get the poster here. Posted 24-Apr-2006

The Ottawa and Outaouais Regional Women's Committees invite you to join PSAC Member Joyce Giles for a presentation

Celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 20

Union activist from Colombia and their families arrive in Canada. Their lives were being threatened because of their links to the union movement. Read more. Posted Feb 28

You want to learn more about your union? Then complete a short survey and return it by fax or mail to the Gatineau Regional Office. Posted Feb 24

"Healthy Workplace and Psychological Impacts".
View the Presentations. Posted Feb 23

Reps of the PSAC will attend the Local's AGM at 5 p.m. February 23 in the West Block Building, room 200 to answer any questions you may have. Find out more. Posted Feb 23

Third international "Workers Out" conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) trade unionists and allies

The CLC and PSAC will be sponsors of the event and a decision has been made by the AEC to allocate one fully subsidized delegate spot per PSAC region. It will be held in Montréal from July 26 to 29, 2006.

To express your interest to represent the PSAC National Capital Region at this international event, you are asked to send Ed Cashman, RVP a brief outline in writing of what you could contribute to the PSAC and to the conference by your attendance. Deadline for expressions of interest is the end of day on February 28, 2006.

For more information about the conference, check out their web site at www.montreal2006.org Posted Feb 22

Celebrated in Canada to recognize the contributions of Black peoples to the growth and development of this country and their importance to its history. Read more Posted Feb 7

During the electoral campaign, Regional Political Action Committees of Ottawa and the Outaouais met with and questionned candidates of the federal election on both sides of the Ottawa River. To know how they answered, click here.

Are you one of the 15,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada living in the Outaouais? Are you going to vote at the federal election? Then you should come to the electoral debate organized by the Conseil régional d'action politique de l'Outaouais of the PSAC on Wednesday, January 11, 2006, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Cabane en bois rond, 331, boulevard Cité-des-Jeunes in Gatineau. Details.

Invitation
Annual general meeting of the Comité régional d'action politique de l'Outaouais

Archived information

NCR Council General Meeting

PSAC members are cool!

Find out who the Winners are of recent draw to recognize the work done by secretaries of locals in the NCR. PDF or RTF

Ontario - Referendum on Electoral Reform: One Chance on October 10, 2007

Say no to the SPP! Say yes to democracy!

Federations of Labour Conventions - 2007

CFIA members ratify agreement

Federal Board Finds Bank of Canada Guilty of Bargaining in Bad Faith

Education this fall - sign up now before the courses are full!

CFIA Contract ratification vote

Could summer be any cooler ?

The JLP Reaches a Milestone!

Join the Aboriginal Action Circle for an Info Session and Discussion on the Indian Residential School system in Canada and its impact on the Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.

Selling out of federal buildings: June 12 demonstration was a succes.

National Capital Region, Women's Resolution Conference

House of Commons negotiations update

The Joint Learning Program (JLP)

Add union events to the new Web calendar - go ahead and try it!

PSAC - Treasury Board Bargaining Units (PA, SV, TC, EB, FB)

June 20, 2007 is the day you say goodbye to the old collective agreement and hello to a new and better one.

June 21 -National Aboriginal Day

Building Bridges instead of Fences: The First Aboriginal Gathering

The Security and Prosperity Partnership is a collective dream of 30 chief executives and three political leaders mostly made up of men

Council did not approve a 2% cost of living increase for our community-based child care programs

The future you want for our city: Let Council know!

Tentative agreement reached at the National Gallery of Canada News release

Hundreds Sign Petition in Support of Fairness at the House of Commons Read the bulletin

CRAPO General Meeting, Wednesday, May 23

E N D P A Y Z O N E S

The Racially Visible Action Committee and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) invites you to a panel discussion

E N D P A Y Z O N E S

Join us and bring a friend! Brown Bag- Lunch and Learn

Ottawa Area Council

The Racially Visible Action Committee invites you to the 13th Anniversary Commemorations of the Genocide of the Tutsis of Rwanda

Notice to PSAC members working with Service Canada - Representation vote from March 20 to April 26, 2007

Our Communities, our union, our rights: an introduction to the PSAC for Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis members

Annual General Meeting of the NCRC, April 21 & 22, 2007

Treasury Board members: complete your online application for a facilitator orientation session

2007 Education schedule

The French UDP

The International Labour Organization condemns the Quebec Government for the adoption of Bill 43

Quebec Elections 2007

CLC 3rd Aboriginal Forum and Workers of Colour

Important meeting on Electoral Reform in Ontario

Increases in ancillary fees at UQO PSAC supports students in their fight

Women’s Eyes on City of Ottawa Budget for 2007

NCR Caucus National Health and Safety Conference

Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Congratulations to Greer Brabazon! PSAC $1000 scholarship winner in the NCR

View the photos from the English UDP

General Meeting CRAPO

NCR Council meeting January 27, 2007

Elections for NAIM Circle Alternates

Alliance Ski Club

PSAC/Treasury Board and Parks Canada Agency bargaining

New service available

Aboriginal Action Circle

We don't need more communication, we need better communication.

Human Rights Awards launched this year on Dec 10, International Human Rights Day

Celebrate the International Day of the Disabled

View the new photos

Notice of Vancancy: Alternate REVP NCR

Winter is Coming

Anti-Scab Legislation - VICTORY

Health and Safety bargaining proposals

PSAC asking for proposed bargaining demands for Treasury Board and Parks Canada units

PSAC'S Ottawa Area Council endorses Alex Munter in Ottawa's mayoral race

Mayoral candidates debate on aboriginal specific issues

Unveiling of the Bélanger-Thériault Monument

Labour Day photos

Comité régional d'action politique de l'Outaouais

Facilitators needed for Joint Learning Program

Separate Employer and Direct Charter Locals

Nation Capital Region Council General Meeting

Did You Move Recently? We are currently reviewing our membership records.

Members with Treasury Board, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Parks Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency:

News for members working at the House of Commons

Commissionaires - Section 13

Did you know that the NCRC has a membership benefit fund?

Increases in ancillary fees at UQO
PSAC supports students in their fight

Did You Move Recently?
We are currently reviewing our membership records.