The PSAC and globalization

As planned, globalization was one of the focal issues during the Convention. With the theme being highlighted in the National President's opening address and in the speeches of the guest speakers, delegates came to a greater understanding of the negative impacts of globalization on their work and social conditions and have made it the target of collective struggle in an action plan.

Delegates adopt globalization action plan

Anti-globalization work will be a priority for the PSAC now that convention has adopted an action plan for the next three years. Resolution No. 400 makes bargaining sustaining funding of one cent per member per hour for the union’s new Social Justice Fund a priority. The plan also includes the development of education courses and communication materials, ongoing work with our coalition partners in forums and demonstrations. Union conferences will now bring an international solidarity and anti-globalization perspective to them.

PSAC Launches Social Justice Fund. (PDF document)

Other information

In a speech to the PSAC National priorities and planning meeting in November 2000, PSAC National President Nycole Turmel outlined why and how the PSAC should become more actively involved in the globalization debate.

As an initial follow up to the National President's speech, globalization was placed on the agenda for the January 2001 PSAC NBoD meeting. At that time, members of the NBoD heard from Maude Barlow, the Chair of the Council of Canadians, and passed a motion on Canadian Public Services in the context of globalization.

PSAC Pre-Convention Discussion Papers