Health and Safety

REVP Letter: National Day of Mourning

Apr 19, 2012 •

On April 28, the National Day of Mourning, we commemorate workers whose lives have been lost at work and those who have been injured in the workplace.

Asbestos: Canadians at risk from the silent killer

Mar 29, 2012 •

Howard Willem, long-time PSAC member and activistm, was diagnosed with with mesothelioma (an asbestos related cancer of the lungs) and is leading the fight for safe workplaces and the banning of asbestos exportation in Canada.

The truth about asbestos mining and research

Feb 13, 2012 •

Fatal Deception, a recently aired CBC documentary, looks into the asbestos industry and the harmful health effects of the mineral. It highlights how the industry and government have been lying to Canadians. The documentary asks, "Is the federal government relying on junk science to justify its support for re-opening asbestos mines in Quebec?"

Ask Maple Leaf to stand up for food safety

Jan 17, 2012 •

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Together, we accomplished much to improve food safety in 2011. Thanks to you and thousands of others who have intervened, Ottawa made improvements to food safety and continued to address the chronic shortage of inspectors last year.

But much of this progress is now threatened.

Open letter: Condemning the Conservative government's asbestos policy

Nov 30, 2011 •

PSAC member Howard Willems writes an open letter to all Conservative MPs and national media regarding the Conservative government's asbestos policy and exporting of asbestos to developing Southeast Asian countries.

PSAC national health and safety forum for policy committee representatives

Oct 17, 2011 •

PSAC members in good standing who sit as union representatives on National Policy Health and Safety Committees are eligible to participate.

Ottawa dumps meat inspection on provinces

Aug 16, 2011 •

Ottawa is abandoning inspection of meat produced for local citizens in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

PRC Letter: Day of Mourning

Apr 28, 2011 •

The Prairie Region Council, Health & Safety Committee send out greetings to recognize April 28, the National Day of Mourning.

REVP Letter: National Day of Mourning

Apr 19, 2011 •

For the National Day of Mourning on April 28, we honour our fallen Brothers and Sisters who have lost their lives or been injured on the job.

Health & Safety Conference Report

Sep 9, 2009 •

The Prairies Regional Health & Safety Conference held on September 18-20, 2009, was attended by 53 members from across the Prairie Region. The overall conference promoted diligence and activism around Health & Safety issues.

REVP Letter: National Day of Mourning

Asbestos: Canadians at risk from the silent killer

The truth about asbestos mining and research

Ask Maple Leaf to stand up for food safety

Open letter: Condemning the Conservative government's asbestos policy

PSAC national health and safety forum for policy committee representatives

Ottawa dumps meat inspection on provinces

PRC Letter: Day of Mourning

REVP Letter: National Day of Mourning

Health & Safety Conference Report

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