The government’s National Public Service Week is June 14-20, 2015. The national week is supposed to recognize the importance of federal public service employees and celebrate their service to Canadians. Meanwhile, this government is gutting public services and trampling on our rights.
Through the recent budget implementation bill (C-59), the government intends to take away our Charter right to free collective bargaining.
Let’s use National Public Service Week to send a strong message about the need for respect:
Respect for our rights!
Respect for the Charter!
Respect for our contracts!
Respect for quality public services!
Show your support
Here are some visuals that you can use to show your support. The message is simple and broadly applicable to public services and workers. If anyone asks you about the campaign, explain what it means to you.
Banner image – Use this as your cover photo on Facebook and Twitter
Avatar – Use this as your profile picture on Facebook and Twitter.
National Public Service Week flyer – This flyer [PDF] includes space for locals to list union events being organized in workplaces.
Respect buttons and stickers – Buttons and stickers will be distributed through PSAC regional offices. Wear your button with pride! (Haven’t received yours yet? Contact your regional office.)
Petition to Tony Clement – This is a petition to Tony Clement to respect our right to collective bargaining (PDF). Print this petition and gather signatures from your colleagues. Please send signed copies back to your nearest PSAC regional office.
Credit: www.psacunion.ca