On November 20, we mark Trans Day of Remembrance, an occasion to honour the lives of trans people around the world, and those we have lost to violence and discrimination. Although Canada has legal protections for gender identity and expression, transphobia is on the rise. Trans people face greater rates of violence, as well as […]
PSAC joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in calling for peace and democracy this World Day for Decent Work, 7 October, as authoritarianism and escalating military conflicts devastate workers’ lives worldwide. Trade unions reaffirm their stance: without peace, there can be no social justice, and without social justice, peace cannot last. Military confrontations in almost […]
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, PSAC is proud to introduce a new online course – Walking In Our Truth Together. This foundational truth-seeking online education program has been created for members to help support the pursuit of justice and reconciliation. As a union committed to reconciliation, we aim to foster […]
On September 24, PSAC leaders, members, and staff—guided by Tina Vincent, Knowledge Keeper from Kitigan Zibi—gathered to raise the Survivors’ Flag, acknowledging and honoring residential school survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential and day school systems in Canada. The flag, representing Indigenous resilience and strength, serves as a powerful symbol […]
PSAC encourages members to take part in the Rainbow Week of Action this week to add our voices to address rising hate and advance equality for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada, in recognition of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia on May 17. Launched by Momentum Canada, in partnership with Fierté Canada Pride and the Enchanté Network, Rainbow […]
