Archives

Black History Month: from legacy to leadership

This Black History Month, PSAC honours the leadership, resilience and organizing power of Black workers who have shaped Canada’s labour movement and continue to lead the fight for...

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Memory, dignity and justice

Significance of barbed wire: During the Holocaust, barbed wire fences surrounded concentration and extermination camps, including Auschwitz-Birkenau. Over time, barbed wire has become a widely recognized symbol...

Ending gender-based violence in Canada is everyone’s responsibility

On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember those who have been murdered in acts of gender-based violence...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and 16...

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against...

Canada’s unions stand in solidarity for Trans Day of Remembrance

Today and every day, Canada’s unions stand firmly in solidarity with trans and gender-diverse communities as we collectively grieve the senseless and heartbreaking loss...

‘An injury to one is an injury to all’: CIU Board...

At the same time as the CIU National President was bringing CBSA’s ‘un-Canadian’ way of treating accommodated officers to the attention of the Standing...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Federal cuts threaten justice for...

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, we remember that the harm caused by residential schools is still felt by First Nations,...

Pay Equity: PSAC continues the fight for equal pay

Today, we honour the hard-fought progress women in Canada have made toward achieving gender equality. September 18 is International Equal Pay Day—a powerful reminder...

Have you experienced discrimination at work?

If you have been the subject of discrimination, racism, or harassment, talk to a union representative — or reach out to the CIU National...

National Indigenous Peoples Day: Celebrate, learn and take action

On June 21, PSAC celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day, reaffirming our commitment to reconciliation and honouring the rich history, resilience, and diverse heritage of...