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April 17, 2009
PSAC urges Alberta to reverse its decision on gender surgery
Public access to medically necessary health care is a human right. »
March 20, 2009
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Every year, the PSAC marks March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, as an important day. »
February 4, 2009
Black History Month: the fight against discrimination continues
It is a time for PSAC members to highlight and acknowledge the immense benefits that the labour movement and Canada in general have achieved through the contributions of Black people and people of African heritage. »
December 3, 2008
Promoting dignity and justice for people with disabilities
PSAC Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. »
November 27, 2008
War on Drugs will not stop HIV/AIDS
PSAC urges federal government to invest in prevention and support harm reduction. »
November 12, 2008
UN accuses Colombia forces of killing civilians
Colombia's security forces are engaged in “widespread and systematic” killings of civilians that could constitute a crime against humanity. »
October 29, 2008
PSAC's Big Bargaining Video Challenge
Could you be the next Michael Moore or Steven Spielberg? Here's your chance to show your filmmaking talents at the PSAC's Big Bargaining Video Challenge. »
October 15, 2008
Letter to Dr. Álvaro Uribe Vélez, President of Colombia
The PSAC strongly protests the attacks against the more than 10,000 workers in the sugar industry in Colombia who are currently on strike. »
Sept 18 , 2008
2008 PSAC National Aboriginal
Peoples' Conference
“MAAWANGITEENG”: Where the Journey Begins.» NAIM»
July 22, 2008
Canadian union leaders join Colombia solidarity tour
The visit will allow the leaders to examine first-hand the problems that afflict the South American country, especially given the current government's human rights record and the concerns about the recent free trade agreement with Canada. Check this page for updates from Colombia. »
June 21, 2008
PSAC Statement on National Aboriginal Peoples' Day
National Aboriginal Peoples' Day is an opportunity for PSAC to express solidarity with Aboriginal Peoples and support the call for a better life for all Aboriginal Peoples. »
July 10, 2008
PSAC - Social Justice Fund
Union leaders representing a million workers will visit Colombia to assess human rights. »
May 12, 2008
PSAC – Social Justice Fund
Progressive Filipino legislators discuss human rights with Canadian unions. »
May 12, 2008
Colombian activist urges Canadians to reject Canada-Colombia free trade deal
According to Marilyn Machado, the treatment of black communities in Colombia constitutes one of the worst humanitarian crises facing Africans in the Diaspora. »
February 21, 2008
Notes for a Statement to the Standing Committee on Official Languages »
February 8, 2008
Employment equity report to Parliament exposes serious gaps in government hiring
The picture of employment of historically marginalized Canadians in the federal public service is not as rosy as the government would like to have us believe. »
February 1, 2008
Black History Month: Remembering Cal Best
As the PSAC celebrates Black History Month, it recognizes and honours the contributions of its Black members and members of African heritage. »
December 10, 2007
Quality public services essential to protecting, promoting human rights
This December 10, International Human Rights Day, the PSAC would like to reaffirm our commitment to defending quality public services and human rights. »
December 3 , 2007
International Day for Persons with Disabilities
"Decent work for persons with disabilities" – this year’s theme for the annual observance on December 3 of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities – underscores the enormous challenges persons with disabilities face in securing gainful, paid employment. »
December 1st, 2007
World Aids Day
The PSAC joins the Canadian Labour Congress in calling for leadership by the federal government in the fight against HIV/AIDS. »
February 21, 2007
Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated in Canada to recognize the contributions and achievements of Black peoples to the growth and development of this country and their importance to Canada’s history. Details.
December 10, 2006
PSAC Statement on International Human Rights Day.
November 2006
CLC Racial Discrimination Holding Back Young Workers
July 26, 2006
RE: Bill 107 - Amendments to the Ontario Human Rights Code
Read the letter sent to the Premier and the Attorney General of Ontario as well as to the Justice Policy Committee to express our concerns about the proposed amendments to the Ontario Human Rights Code ("Code") under Bill 107. Read the details.
June 12, 2006
Summer of Pride
The PSAC, along with our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender sisters and brothers invite you to celebrate the various "Pride" events happening in cities and communities across Canada in June or August. Read the details.
April 5, 2006
Integrating immigrant workers
A long road ahead
The harmonious integration of immigrants in workplaces will only be achieved when proactive measures are adopted at both the political and corporate levels, according to PSAC National President Nycole Turmel. Read the details.
March 30 , 2006
Support Equal Marriage
In July 2005, the PSAC stood proud along side the majority of Canadians when Parliament proclaimed that same-sex couples are equal in value and equal in law. This meant that after years of debate and unanimous rulings by courts in 8 provinces and the Yukon , equal marriage became the law of the land.
This right is now being threatened. Prime Minister Harper insists there will be a vote on rolling back equality.
The PSAC will continue to support the campaign Canadians for Equal Marriage (CEM) and encourages members to visit the CEM website and get involved in the actions to make a difference in the upcoming vote in Parliament.
Go to www.equal-marriage.ca
December 9, 2005
Human Rights Day - December 10
This year’s International Human Rights Day coincides with the 20th anniversary of Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees equality for all Canadians. Read our statement.
October 3, 2005
Unity Conference
Septembre 26 , 2005
Unity Conference
PSAC President, Nycole Turmel, asks the delegates to the national Unity Conference in Halifax to keep up their great work. Details
Septembre 23 , 2005
The PSAC National Access Conference
Read the Final Conference Report
June 6 , 2005
“We all have the right to the truth” – Maher Arar
We all have a right to know the truth about what happened to Maher Arar. The PSAC supports Maher Arar’s efforts to know the role Canadian officials played in his detention in the United States, his deportation to Syria and subsequent imprisonment and torture. Read more.
April 5, 2005
2005 National Unity Conference
"Building the Future: Taking our place in the Union and the world" September 23rd – 25th, 2005 Halifax. Click here for conference details.
March 21, 2005
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
In the current context of globalization and the war against terrorism, people of colour and Aboriginal peoples suffer a two-pronged attack that subjects them to economic, political and social marginalization. Read more
The PSAC Human Rights Program has general accountability for promoting and defending the Human Rights of PSAC members according to the policy mandate of the Alliance and within the context of the Canadian Human Rights Act and comparable legislation.
It is based on a mobilizing approach, rather than an advocacy approach. This means that the Union provides support to members from equity groups to discuss, identify and strategize around how to best address issues of particular concerns to them. Committees exist on a national and regional basis. The Human Rights Program is integrated with the Employment Equity Program and the Women's Program.
PSAC Pride Statement 2004: Celebrating… and Continuing to Fight for Pride
We have good reasons to be proud of the ongoing struggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered equality within our union and within Canadian society. Read the PSAC statement.
National Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis Network
Are you Aboriginal, Inuit or Métis? Are you a member of the PSAC? Are you interested in participating in the National Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis Network being created within our Union? Click here
The Access Conference 2005. Click here for information
- Canadian Human Rights Commissions’ consultation document “Looking Ahead: Consultation Document (September 2004)”
- Fourth National Access Conference - 2002
- Solidarity in our journey, unity for the furture - 2002 conference report
- Equal Opportunities Committee
- PSAC Regional Human Rights Committee
- CLC Human Rights Working Group Committees
- Stop Racism
- Human Rights Policies & Publications
- Equity Days
- December 1, World AIDS Day
- December 3rd - United Nations International Day for Disabled Persons
- December 10th - Human Rights Day
- February - Black/African Heritage Month
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Partnership Agreement between CAP & PSAC
- Report on "Towards a Representative, Competent and Non-Partisan Public Service in Canada" Forum
- Clemency for Leonard Peltier
- The adjudicability of human rights grievances for employees covered by the PSSRA
- Guidelines for the presentation of complaints to the Canadian Human Rights Commission
- Other Human Rights Links
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