Agriculture Local 20044

To: PSAC Regional Women’s Committees

We are pleased to be sending you this Registration package for the 2007 PSAC National Women’s Conference, which will be held November 23rd – 25th, 2007 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, under the theme PUBLIC SERVICES …PAVE THE WAY TO EQUALITY!

• More information & registration package will be available soon at psac.com.

This registration package is available upon request in Braille and/or on diskette (MS Word) through the PSAC Programs Section by contacting Sue Courchaine at 613-560-5457 or by email at courchs@psac.com

Conference Objectives

The objectives at our 2007 PSAC National Women’s Conference are to:

1. develop our analysis of the impact of federal government policies and cutbacks on women’s equality and human rights
2. understand the importance of quality public services for women as workers and members of society
3. increase PSAC sisters’ involvement in the campaign to Defend Quality Public Services and in coalitions working to defend and advance equality rights
4. build women’s political capacity and activism in the union, the community and beyond and develop action plans which are effective and easy to implement.

Continue reading ‘Call Out: 2007 PSAC National Women’s Conference: Public Services … Pave The Way To Equality!’

CFIA - LUMC PSAC MEETING

Time:    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Date:   June 20,2006

Place:  Skeena Room - 4321 Still Creek Drive

PERSONS ATTENDING

• Helen Van Vliet Local President
• Ray Knight, Acting Insp. Manager - Fraser West
• Stuart Coates - Shop Stewart
• Greig Beilhartz, Inspection Manager - Food Inspection
• Dr. Joe Beres, Inspection Manager - GVRD
• David Graham, Manager - Labs
• Mark Hassa, Union Rep

ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED

1. Call to Order,
2. Introduction of Attendees,
3. Review of Agenda,
4. Discussion on Organization and Role of LUMC(s),
5. Review of Terms of Reference,
6. Next Steps
7. Adjourn

Continue reading ‘Minutes: CFIA - LUMC PSAC MEETING’

Meetings are taking place across the Country starting the week of July 9 and continuing until the end of July to conduct a ratification vote on the tentative agreement with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Bargaining Team member Bob Jackson will be in attendance at all the meetings. For more information please contact the Victoria Regional Office.

These meetings are your opportunity to cast your vote on the tentative agreement. The ratification kit document will be available at the meetings and is also available on-line at the national website.

Members of Local 20044 joined with other PSAC members at the COPE fundraising dinner last weekend, where they handed out some “Public Services are Cool” fans - here are some photos, click for a larger version …

• Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
• Time: 11 am – 2 pm
• Location: Confederation Park in Burnaby, approximately 2 blocks north of Hastings between Willingdon and Gamma

All PSAC Local 20044 Members, Family, and Friends are Welcome!

Lots of activities for everyone!

• Water Park!
• Facepainting!
• Hula Hoop Contest!
• Relay Race!
• 3-Legged Race!
• The Amazing Trek!
• And lots more with prizes galore!
• And don’t forget: Great Food!

Make sure to bring your own chairs and blankets!

Please RSVP if you will be attending along with any guests, including children and their ages, by July 4, 2007 to: Andress Chow chowa@inspection.gc.ca or Jennie Chu at (778) 230-3987

Mark your calendars! The AGR 20044 AGM will be held November 16th at the Fire Fighters Hall in Burnaby. More details will be posted closer to the date.

• Tuesday May 8, 5:30PM
• dinner at 5:30 pm, meeting at 6:00 pm*
• 200-5238 Joyce St.
• (1 1/2 block south of the SkyTrain)

This month’s theme is International Solidarity
Megan Adam will talk about the situation in Colombia and Ted Alcuitas about the Philippines, two of the most dangerous countries in the world for trade unionists
*please RSVP to the Vancouver RO at 604.430.5631 or via email: urrutim@psac.com

Here is a report on the PSAC Pride Conference, submitted by Terri S. Lee, Alternate National Director, Agriculture Union

The PSAC’s 2nd Pride Conference was held in Vancouver on March 30 – April 1, 2007. The conference was chaired by Kay Sinclair and Ed Cashman and opened and closed by Aboriginal Elder, Phillipa Ryan.

There were 117 delegates, 6 Guests, 11 National Board of Directors, 6 observers for a total of 140 participants.  The conference began with a panel of four speakers entitled “Include and Be Included”.

Continue reading ‘Report: PSAC Pride Conference March 2007′

Sadly, Brother Brian Cosens lost his fight with cancer on March 31st. His family will be participating in the End Cancer Walk in August, they ask that in lieu of flowers members and friends participate by donating, walking or volunteering at the event. Visit endcancer.ca for details.

Visit www.briansfight.blogspot.com for more information about Brian and his battle with cancer.

Upcoming Interior BC - Migrant Workers - Presentation by Maria Luiza Romano in Vernon BC - Date to be announced

IWD event at CFIA, 4321 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby Location - luncheon & guest speakers - week of March 5th - Date and Details to be announced - All AGR Union Component Members welcome to attend and all cost covered. Check www.womensequality.ca also.

International Children’s Festival - Tickets to ethnic festivities partly subsidized. During May 14-21/07 at Vanier Park, Van BC. Check http://www.childrensfestival.ca/

National Public Service Week/National Aboriginal Day/National Multi-culturalism Day Celebration of Dances, Luncheon, & Speakers at CFIA Burnaby location. All AGR Union members welcome to join us and all costs covered for attending. More details later.

Note that all events posted on this page are subsidized by AGR Union EO component funds….Pls. contact Jennie at jenniemchu@hotmail.com if your dept. would like to host an equity event and you need an expense claim form for your
activity or if you wish to attend any of the above.