Public Service Alliance of Canada BC

posted on behalf of Paul Jones, GLBT Coordinator on the BC Regional Council

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am writing to you today to introduce myself as the newly elected LGBT Regional Coordinator for the BC Regional Council of the PSAC. I am a member of my local executive, UNDE 21010 and a member of two employment equity groups, LGBT and PWD. I am truly honoured that I will be representing you over the next 3 years. I am excited and committed to furthering our issues, promoting equality in both our union and in the public and providing a strong voice for you at the Council.

There are a number of initiatives that I believe are worth your participation. For example: “Multi-Union Pride” (August 3, 2008) in Vancouver - Multi-Union Pride is constructing a float and all Mainland members are encouraged to assist in any way they may be able. The Victoria Pride Day parade and festival (July 6, 2008) - I will be looking at a walking contingent and information table at the festival with the hopes of broadening community awareness surrounding the good work we do in our communities and abroad and the support we give our LGBT members throughout Canada. We do have a minimal budget to work with regarding these initiatives but we can also utilize some of these funds to affiliate with local organizations on the mainland, inland and on the island to participate in community events.

I would remiss if I didn’t advise you that I want to continue in the footsteps of Brother Steve Houston who occupied this position for many years. Steve provided a unique and wise perspective as to what needed to be done to further our causes and initiatives. I would like to publicly thank Steve for all that he has done on our behalf for many years.

I will be sitting on the BC Regional Human Rights Committee and have assisted in the initiation of an Island HRC. I sit presently on the International Solidarity Committee and intend on assisting any of my other brothers and sisters on the Regional Council to help them in implementing or furthering those causes to be in the best interests of all of our members.

I look forward to representing all of you as one of the newest member of the PSAC BC Regional Council and I invite any and all questions, comments or constructive suggestions. Please feel free to contact me at the particulars below at anytime.

In Solidarity,

Paul E. Jones
135 Howe Street
Victoria, BC
V8V4K5
(H) 250.813.0565
(W)250.363.4958
(F) 250.363.5807
pablojones@shaw.ca
jones.pe@forces.gc.ca