Canadians Invited to Celebrate Their Diversity on Canadian Multiculturalism Day

OTTAWA, June 27, 2005 -- The Honourable Raymond Chan, Minister of State (Multiculturalism), today invited all Canadians to join in events taking place in communities across the country to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day. This special day is part of the...(More)

The Abuse of Parents by their Teenage Children - From the Public Health Agency of Canada

"Teenagers normally go through a process of trying to establish their sense of separateness from their parents. This is called "individuating," and may at times include some defiance or resistance toward authority. There is a difference, however, between resistance and aggression, between separating from a parent and trying to take control of a parent, between "normal" teenage behaviour and "parent abuse." (pdf here; website here)

The story of Mouseland: A political allegory

From the archives of CBC Radio

"He stands five foot six and weighs just 148 pounds but Tommy Douglas' voice booms and echoes with passion. They come from far and wide, not necessarily because they agree with his politics, but because they know that he can put on a good show. In his jokes and anecdotes, his charm and wit are unmatched and Douglas' magnetism can bring even the most indifferent crowd over to his side. In this radio broadcast, Douglas tells the story of Mouseland.   Mouseland is a troubled village of mice ruled by cats. But a lone mouse comes forward with a radical suggestion: the mice should elect one of their own to parliament. "My friends," Douglas says passionately, "watch out for the little fellow with an idea." Less than a year later, Douglas will win the leadership of the New Democratic Party." (Listen to the audio here)

Canada to cross 'Tax Freedom' threshold Sunday

CTV.ca News Staff

"According to Fraser Institute research economist Niels Veldhuis, Canadians can scribble the date in their calendars as a reminder of how much they're paying the government. The day, he said, "gives Canadians a true picture of their total tax burden." (More)

Enough Workplace Stress: Organizing for Change

Published by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (see here in pdf)

"Who stole my cheese?" program explains how to deal with change

"As an anonymous wag once put it: "The only one who likes change is a wet baby." (More)

Related:  Tips for Managing Stress and Change at Work (here)

Equal Marriage Bill Needs Your Help

(Here) with (timeline here)

Québec Native Women Inc. Rally

Some Thoughts on Stress Management

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from...(More)

The Chilly Climate: Subtle Ways in Which Women are Often Treated Differently at Work and in Classrooms

Bernice R. Sandler  (More)

The Canadian Labour Movement’s Big Youth Turn

Aboriginal Women's Issues

"Before First Contact with the Europeans, women had a strong political role to play in many Aboriginal societies. This role has been diminished over time, to the point where their political voices have been silenced and violence against Aboriginal women has become a huge societal ill." (More)

Women's Rights are Human Rights

Welcome to Amnesty International Canada's online resource centre on women and human rights (here).

New Content on the ceiu.org Pride Page (here)

National Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis Network brochure

Here "is the National Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis Network brochure which generally explains the Network. It is being distributed in PDF format in advance of June 21, National Aboriginal Day, and is made available for downloading and printing for general distribution. Printed copies in full colour will be mailed to Regional Offices and Components by the end of the month.

In solidarity,

Jeannette Meunier-McKay National President"

Union Update for 16 May to 17 June 2005 (here)

For your interest:  1873 – The Canadian Labour Union: The birth of Canadian organized labour (More)

Related:  History of Unions in Canada (here)

Related:  Canadian Labour History (here)

Posted by Bob Aplin Thursday 16 June 2005

Something Called "Wishes"; a beautiful piece of work that shows not all is wrong with the world (here; this is a video with sound - please play it at home only.) 

Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace - Youth Unions and You

"This is adapted from Job Smart, the Canadian Labour Congress course for young adults about rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Participants will understand the different types of legislation that govern their rights in the workplace, and gain skills to interpret and respond appropriately to situations that arise in their own workplaces. Job Smart covers a number of workplace issues, including minimum standards, health and safety, human rights, sexual harassment, unions, organizing young workers, collective agreements, child labour, and solidarity." (More)

See this very interesting web site on Labour Studies for BC Schools (Here)

Posted by Bob Aplin Saturday 11 June 2005

See Youth 2010: The BC Labour Market in the Future

"Youth 2010 is a report designed to provide young people with information on the changing job market in BC and the Yukon. In particular, Youth 2010 will identify 'what's hot' and 'what's not' in industries and occupations both now and for the year 2010. By recognizing which jobs will be in demand by 2010, this report will help young people make the most effective training and career choices for the future. Youth 2010 is also a great resource for school counselors and other service providers who help young people make career decisions." (From)

CEIU NATIONAL WOMAN’S CONFERENCE 2005 FEB. 26-27, 2005 - “THE WORK IS NOT DONE” (here)

by Jennier Leenhout

Connecting Women with Unions What Are the Issues?

ANNE FORREST

Men's Health Network Men's Health Network (MHN)

Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills Development, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (here)

Remember the Health and Safety Issue with Nanaimo's Little House of Horrors (sick building)?  Did you ever wonder just how seriously the Building Corporation of BC and Public Works and Government Services were taking us?

See (here) with much more to come.

Health and Safety Alert:  Killer bug crosses strait from Vancouver Island

Don Harrison The Province -

June 3, 2005

A killer bug has made its way from Vancouver Island to B.C.'s mainland, prompting an advisory to doctors and veterinarians. (More)

Canadian Labour Congress talks about stress as an injury rather than a disease.

(More)

Provided by Joy Hennen

National Vice President Election Results and Call for nominations for Alternate National Vice President BC/Yukon Region.

Election results (here)

Nomination form (here in pdf)

Note:  Nomination forms are to be sent by fax or mail and must be received by 17 June 2005 at 4:30 p.m.

Re: 2005 BC/YT PRESIDENTS' CONFERENCE September 9, 2005 (Delegate) and 2005 CEIU TRIENNIAL CONVENTION September 10 to 14, 2005 (Observer) in Regina, Saskatchewan

To: Local Presidents, Regional Executive Council, & Regional District Women’s Representatives

Please be advised that this is confirmation of our plans to hold a one-day President’s Conference on September 9, 2005 at:

Delta Regina Hotel (Sorrento Boardroom) 1919 Saskatchewan Drive, Regina, SK, S4P 4H2

As well, all Presidents' Conference Delegates not attending as Convention Delegates will be fully sponsored by BC/YT Region to attend the Convention as an Observer (See more here).

Letter to the editor of Workplace News magazine on the distinction between the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Dear Ms. Morra;

In an article written by Julius Melnitzer, under the title “Absenteeism in the Extreme,” and published in Workplace News, the author attributes to the Canadian Human Rights Commission powers that belong to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (More)

UK amongst top 10 countries for women equality

The United States, the world's richest country, lagged behind many western European nations, in 17th place. It was let down by poor maternity and childcare provision. (More)

DND's new threat: disgruntled bureaucrats War game scenario describes workers crashing computer over labour dispute

Step aside terrorists, teenage computer hackers and members of the Chinese military. Once thought of as being the most likely perpetrators in any cyber attack on military computer networks, they have now been replaced by an even more nefarious threat -- disgruntled Ottawa public servants. (More)

B.C. has its first international Woman of Steel.

Vancouver's Carol Landry has become the first Canadian woman ever elected to help lead the International Metalworkers Federation, a union representing more than 20 million workers worldwide. (More)

On Values and Ethics:  The full Gomery Inquiry Coverage (here)

In response to requests from the field and in keeping with recent media coverage of West Nile (WN) Virus, the following information (taken directly from Health Canada’s West Nile information website) (More)

Read (more) from the Health Canada Site (current information)

New:  On Harassment in the workplace (here)

Proposed Canadian National Law C-451 Workplace Psychological Harassment Prevention Act (More)

Posted by Bob Aplin Satruday, 28 May 2005

The New Public Service Staff Relations Act

Under the new Act came into effect 01 April 2005.  The Board is vested with an expanded mandate consisting of three major components:

1. adjudication

2. mediation

3. compensation research and analysis

Read (More)

Agreement between the Treasury Board and The Public Service Alliance of Canada Group: Program and Administrative Services (all employees) Expiry Date: 20 June 2007

See the agreement here.

The New Vacation Leave Credits

The purpose of this bulletin is to advise departments on the implementation of the one-time vacation leave credit that was negotiated in the four (4) Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) collective agreements. (More)

Drug Card a PSAC priority in the current renegotiation of the PSHCP (from the PSAC at psac.com)

Over the last many years, many of our members have expressed frustration that PSAC members do not have a drug card provided to them under the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP).  The PSAC leadership is fully aware of and sincerely regrets the financial burden this unnecessarily places on our members. (More)

Supreme Court rules human rights supersede Parliamentary privilege

PSAC wins victory in Federal Court of Appeal on issue of safety of Parks wardens

OTTAWA - The decision of an appeals officer in the Labour Program of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) that law enforcement duties performed by federal park wardens were not dangerous has been called "patently unreasonable" by the Federal Court of Appeal. (More)

Service Canada and front-end staff

Service Canada is in its early stages, but uneasiness has already arisen over the role that front-end staff may play in the new organization. Closely tied to this concern are those related to the future classification of front end positions. (More) (see pdf)