Are you a PSAC member from the Aboriginal, Racially Visible, Persons with Disabilities or GLBT groups? Would you like to meet with other members from these groups for group discussions and are you interested in taking some training?
If so, this is the right committee for you.
This committee meets about once per month to discuss items of interest and also provides an excellent venue to practice the public speaking skills that are of major importance for any interview process and which, when mastered provide greater self-confidence.
Human Rights Committe meetings are usually held monthly. Check the events calendar for upcoming meetings.
Here are the news items and information filed under the Human Rights category. Older items are archived in our old webspace.
The Regional Council Coordinator responsible for Aboriginal issues is Alberta Moreau. Tammy Davidson and Andre Paul are the PSAC Aboriginal Representatives on the National Equal Opportunities Committee.
The Regional Council Coordinator responsible for GLBT issues is Paul Jones. Gerard Ennis and Kay Sinclair are the PSAC Gay Lesbian Bi-sexual Transgendered Representatives on the National Equal Opportunities Commitee.
The Regional Council Coordinator responsible for issues affecting members with disabilities is Tracy Shudo. Robin East and Catherine Scott are the PSAC Disability Representatives on the National Equal Opportunities Committee.
The Regional Council Coordinator responsible for Racially Visible issues is Sargy Chima – she can be reached at (604) 945-1720. Along with Richard Sharpe, she is also a Racially Visible Representative on the National Equal Opportunities Committee.
BC Regional Council Terms of Reference for the Human Rights Committee
- Committee will include each Council rep from the equity groups (GLBT, Racially Visible, Aboriginal, Members with Disabilities) as well as members from the above four groups.
- All Committee members and alternates must be active in the constituency they represent
- Committee must meet quarterly (in person or via teleconference)
Goal
- To actively promote and encourage members from Human Rights/diversity groups to participate in the union and in society as a whole
- To educate union members at large on sensitivity and inclusiveness in the union
Responsibilities
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To attend Committee meetings or send alternate to ensure that each group has a voice
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To serve as positive spokespersons for respective constituencies
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To organize activities and events for special “diversity days”
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To forge links with other human rights groups/coalition partners in the community
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To raise the profile of the equity/diversity union members in a positive manner within the union and the workplace