FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 27TH, 2000
Media Advisory
Unionists will convene in Ottawa on May Day
Ottawa - Close to 800 trade unionists from across Canada will gather for the 12th Triennial Convention of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) which begins in Ottawa on May 1 and continues through to May 5th.
The week-long convention will be launched with a Press Conference on April 30th.
Location: Capital Hall 6-A, Ottawa Congress Centre
Date and Time: Sunday, April 30th at 2:00 pm
Speakers: Daryl Bean, President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada,
Nycole Turmel, National Executive Vice-President, and
the seven Regional Executive Vice-Presidents from across Canada
After 15 years as President of the PSAC, Daryl Bean is retiring and elections will be held during the Convention to determine a successor. During his tenure the 58-year-old Bean has led the struggle on several landmark issues including the fight for pay equity, the achievement of political rights for federal public sector workers, and the 1991 federal public service strike. Elections will also be held for the position of National Vice-President as well as for the seven Regional Executive Vice-Presidents.
During the opening press conference on Sunday, Daryl Bean will underscore key issues related to the Convention theme of "Our work, Our union, Our Future", as well as to inform on Convention highlights such as the financial debate and proposed dues increase, elections of the new Alliance Executive Committee (AEC), and major resolutions calling for further action on the implementation of pay equity to other unionized employers, the unwarranted confiscation of the pension surplus of federal employees and subsequent legal action initiated by the PSAC, as well as the use of casual and student labour to fill contracted positions rather than to create permanent jobs.
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For information:
Lois L. Ross, Coordinator of Communications - 560-4280
effective Sunday 8:00 a.m.-293-4663 (cell)
Nancy Mitchell, PSAC communications and political action officer - 560-4235
Convention Media Room - (613) 234-8971
Attached Convention Highlights:
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PSAC CONVENTION - HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Monday, May 1 - opens 9 a.m.
Greetings from a representative of the Ottawa District Labour Council
Following introductions of PSAC National Board of Directors, a 4 ½ minute video on the Pay Equity Success Story will be shown.
Members of the original Pay Equity Study group, if on hand, will be introduced.
Opening address by PSAC President Daryl Bean
Approximately 11 a.m. the Constitution Committee will commence debate.
2 p.m. - CLC President Ken Georgetti will address the delegation.
Debate continues on convention resolutions - Some of the priority resolutions will be outlined Sunday at the press conference.
Tuesday - Convention begins at 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Debate will continue on resolutions and budget.
Wednesday - convention begins at 8:30 a.m.
Approximately 8:45 a.m. United Way to present its "thanks a million award". This will be the first time the United Way has gone to a union convention to present this award.
Debate continues on convention resolutions and budget.
Thursday - convention begins at 8:30 a.m.
Debate continues on convention resolutions and budget, if necessary.
Approximately 3 p.m. Tribute to Daryl Bean on his retirement.
Convention recesses at 4:30 p.m.
Friday - convention begins at 8:30 a.m.
Elections commence for new National President and National Executive Vice-President.
Press conference scheduled for early afternoon with new National President and National Executive Vice-President.
Elections continue for Regional Executive Vice-Presidents in their regional caucuses following the two top elections.
Once all elections complete, administration of Oath of Office to new Alliance Executive Committee (AEC).