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Pat Wakefield, National Vice President (NVP), CEIU BC and the Yukon

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Martin Luther King Jr





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Temp workers shouldn't be public service crutch

May 11, 2012

Canadian senator worries about emergence of temporary staff after layoffs

CBC News

CEIU stood against a due increase

May 10, 2012
From CEIU National Site
CEIU was a loud NO for a dues increase at the PSAC Convention held April 30th to May 4th.  

PSAC triennial convention opens with acrimony, ends in solidarity

May 07, 2012
BY KATHRYN MAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN

“We can’t be divided. We can’t allow the Conservatives — or anyone — to divide us. Anger can be power, so long as we direct it and use it effectively. We have to put our differences aside, and realize our collective power to create a positive change.” (PSAC President, John Gordon).

Public sector workers brace for 3rd wave of notices

Apr 29, 2012
by Susana Mas, CBCNews

Public service employees in five more federal departments will receive notices advising them that their jobs will be "affected" by the government's spending cuts starting Monday, CBC News has learned.

The Work Force Adjustment "WFA" has now hit the ground.

Apr 24, 2012

From the CEIU national site

Citizenship and Immigration Canada “CIC”

WFA Impact on Members at CIC
CIC is facing a 5.3% reduction from the Federal budget. CIC notified its employees on the cuts and gave letters on April 11.  19 offices will be closed and consolidated.

Immigrants will miss local officers' help, critics say

Apr 22, 2012

Citizenship and Immigration Canada says that it's streamlining operations and moving more services online

CBC News 

Ian Thompson, a spokesperson with the Canada Employment and Immigration Union, said it means newcomers won't be able to get face-to-face service.

Message from John Gordon on cuts to jobs services

Apr 21, 2012
From the CEIU national site

I want you to know that PSAC is standing up for you at this difficult time. This government wants to cut thousands of jobs and the services you provide. We are doing everything we can to stop these cuts and to lessen the impact on you – our members – and on the public you serve. 
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