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A mental health reminder

Posted on 2018-11-13 by hubertj

A relapse, a sudden series of attacks, a string of awful days (or whatever your step back may be), does not decrease your value. Take your time, do some self-care, even if it’s just being proud that you got through … Continue reading →

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That Side of Depression

Posted on 2018-09-28 by hubertj

Why do people never talk about the part of depression when you just don’t want anything anymore? Everybody talks about when it hurts like hell, when you cry, when you cut, when you take drugs, when you break down. But … Continue reading →

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Membership in Good Standing – new online form/process

Posted on 2017-05-31 by hubertj

Hi, please see the attachment: MIGS status – new online form – ENG Thank you

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An Historic Event

Posted on 2016-12-16 by hubertj

Today is truly an historic day as members from both National Health Union and Union of Environment Workers have voted to unite under the new Union of Health and Environment Workers (UHEW).  A Healthy ‎Environment will definitely shape our way … Continue reading →

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Union Merger Vote

Posted on 2016-11-16 by hubertj

Brothers and Sisters Please note there will be a Special Meeting of Union of Environment Workers (UEW) Local 70713 at 200 Kent St. 9W064, December 15th, 2016  at 11:50 a.m. to allow members to vote on the proposed merger of … Continue reading →

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Bullying in the workplace

Posted on 2016-09-08 by hubertj

Hello Everyone, Please find attached information regarding a course on bullying in the workplace. I have also included a link to fall 2016 education schedule. http://psac-ncr.com/current-courses Thank you for sharing this information with your members. In solidarity, André and Nairra

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Budget bill gives government the power to impose sick leave deal it wants

Posted on 2015-05-08 by hubertj

Budget bill gives government the power to impose sick leave deal it wants  (French to follow) The proposed measures are another shot at the labour rights of the 17 federal unions, which the government had already eroded leading up to … Continue reading →

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TREASURY BOARD PROPOSALS FOR SICK LEAVE WITH PAY

Posted on 2015-04-22 by hubertj

TREASURY BOARD PROPOSALS FOR SICK LEAVE WITH PAY http://psacunion.ca/treasury-board-proposals-sick-leave-pay Government threatens collective bargaining rights in federal budget http://psacunion.ca/government-threatens-collective-bargaining-rights?_ga=1.259816586.1498611767.1425408811 WE WILL PROTECT OUR SICK LEAVE The federal government announced in the budget that it plans to eliminate the existing sick leave … Continue reading →

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Pension and You

Posted on 2014-10-21 by hubertj

Important information for members who are retiring and for members joining the Public Service.  http://pensionetavantages-pensionandbenefits.gc.ca/rtr/ppntrtr-rtrmmbr-eng.html#a7 APSAR (Association of Public Service Retirees http://psacunion.ca/apsar

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Mental Health tips and symptoms

Posted on 2014-08-26 by hubertj

If you ever wanted enough information about mental illness to recognize symptoms and get tips on how to interact comfortably, this site is for you:   http://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/mental-health-brochures/  

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