PSAC Kingston Area Council

“It’s disappointing that a government that in its throne speech promised Canadians affordable, inclusive child care would allow this closure to happen” -@ChrisNatPres #cdnpoli #canlab #Ottawa ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new…

Postdocs Vote to Extend Collective Agreement for 3 Years - mailchi.mp/5748687d34d5/p…

A majority of PSAC members in the PA, TC, EB, and PSAC-UTE (Canada Revenue Agency) bargaining units have voted in favour of their respective tentative agreements. psacunion.ca/psac-members-r…

News from PSAC 901: OCUFA presentation “Combatting anti-Black racism in the academy” psac901.org/2020/09/29/ocu…

News from PSAC 901: update: Unit 2 Ratification of Collective Agreement psac901.org/2020/09/29/upd…

#PSAC Kingston Area Council members organized community & labour support in defence of the homeless, displaced by backwards policy at City Hall. It's important that Labour stand in defence of the most vulnerable! #canlab #ygk #onpoli thekingstonlocal.com/news/council/o…

@PSAC901 member and Kingston District Labour Council President @Lesley4Labour MC'd last week's Labour Day Caravan. There was some great music and great statements from local labour leaders. You can listen to it here: #canlab #psac #ygk youtu.be/bzST_h-t04Y

We're offering a series of webinars on anti-racism, specifically, to better understand the experiences of Indigenous, Black, and racialized workers and how we can dismantle racism in workplaces and unions. psacunion.ca/save-dates-psa… #canlab

A victory for federal public service workers who have gone above and beyond to support Canadians during this pandemic. #cdnpoli #canlab psacunion.ca/deal-reached-f…

Bargaining for Phoenix damages, PA group, common issues: We've been at the table throughout the weekend. Still going. Updates to follow...💪

Until an acceptable overall plan is developed, PSAC strongly recommends that our members continue to work from home where possible. psacunion.ca/what-successfu…

What have you been told about returning to the workplace by your manager? ctvnews.ca/health/coronav… #cdnpoli #canlab #covid19canada #covid19

Public service employees are working tirelessly in response to the pandemic. The gov't has been quick to say thank you, but they’ve been slow to follow with action. Tell them to get back to the table for a fair deal now. #cdnpoli #canlab psacunion.ca/negotiate-now

May 31st the Kingston and District Labour Council is organizing a community caravan in support of a fairer future for essential workers; decorate your car and meet us at the Kingston Centre Loblaws! #ygk Stay tuned for a details for how to participate as a non-driver (like me!)

Right now many are teleworking, but there are serious questions about the office buildings we'll be expected to return to. In fact, nearly ⅓ of the buildings #Ottawa-#Gatineau are listed as being in “critical” or “poor" condition. theglobeandmail.com/business/indus… #cdnpoli #canlab

Many federal public service workers having been working without a contract for years. Ontario and Quebec continue to bargain with their employees. Why can't Trudeau? hilltimes.com/2020/05/06/as-… #cdnpoli #canlab

👉"Many essential workers would rather be paid more and have safer working conditions than be called heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic." thewhig.com/news/local-new… #cdnpoli #canlab #covid19canada #covid19

Debut post from @PSACOntario's Kingston Area Council! We want to celebrate the work of members taking leadership on community justice. Thanks to @morganoddie for the article & @Lesley4Labour for her work with Kingston District Labour Council. #canlab #ygk thekingstonlocal.com/article/worker…