News
Annual General Meeting [December 14, 2023]
ATo the PSAC members of PHAC, HC and ISC, employed at Tunney’s Pasture:
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) PSAC Local 70008, UHEW will be held virtually.
The purpose of an AGM is to update members on the affairs of your Local, union activities and news. This is YOUR meeting.
When: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (EST)
Where: Virtual (Zoom) – your access to the AGM will be provided when you RSVP
There will be prizes drawn for participants!
Elections are on the agenda for the following positions:
NOTE: The following will be presented at the AGM. To receive a copy, simply email
Philip Griffin at Philip.griffin@local70008.ca
All members in good standing are welcome.
Please RSVP no later than January 17, at 9 AM to Philip Griffin at Philip.griffin@local70008.ca
PSAC Statement on Harassment
ATo the PSAC members of PHAC, HC and ISC, employed at Tunney’s Pasture:
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) PSAC Local 70008, UHEW will be held virtually.
The purpose of an AGM is to update members on the affairs of your Local, union activities and news. This is YOUR meeting.
When: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (EST)
Where: Virtual (Zoom) – your access to the AGM will be provided when you RSVP
There will be prizes drawn for participants!
Elections are on the agenda for the following positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Chief Shop Steward
NOTE: The following will be presented at the AGM. To receive a copy, simply email
Philip Griffin at Philip.griffin@local70008.ca
- Agenda
- Previous Records of Decisions (March 22, 2023)
- Budget
- Nomination Form
- Resolutions (proposed changes to the Local Bylaws)
All members in good standing are welcome.
Please RSVP no later than January 17, at 9 AM to Philip Griffin at Philip.griffin@local70008.ca
PSAC Statement on Harassment
Strike Pay Event! [October 10, 2023]
After a successful first few days of meeting with members and handing out cheques for Local 70008 strike pay, we are happy to announce that we will be conducting another round of distribution for those who were unable to attend the last two sessions.
Location: Banting Building, Room B205
When: Tuesday October 10th, and Wednesday October 11th, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Please take note of the following conditions:
To collect your cheque, the following documents are MANDATORY:
After a successful first few days of meeting with members and handing out cheques for Local 70008 strike pay, we are happy to announce that we will be conducting another round of distribution for those who were unable to attend the last two sessions.
Location: Banting Building, Room B205
When: Tuesday October 10th, and Wednesday October 11th, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Please take note of the following conditions:
- Local 70008 cannot guarantee the wait time, should there be a line-up;
- Professional and respectful behaviour MUST be followed;
- Local 70008 will not be responsible for parking availability, parking fees or parking tickets.
To collect your cheque, the following documents are MANDATORY:
- A copy of your Leave Without Pay (LWOP)
- indicating 8 days or 60 hours) from myGCPay (or other official payroll application). This must indicate no salary from the Employer during the strike period of April 19-28, 2023. This could be affected two pay cycles: one will be for LWOP 45 hours, and the other for 15 hours.
- If you were an Essential Employee and were called back to work by your Employer, please must provide a copy of your Essential Letter;
- One piece of government-issued photo ID;
- Your PSAC ID number, if you know it.
Second in-person strike pay event [August 08, 2023]
We secured the next Local 70008 strike pay pick-up!
Location: Jeanne Mance Building, west side cafeteria
Date: Tuesday, August 08 to Thursday, August 10, 2023
Time: 7AM to 4:30PM
To pick up your cheque, the following are MANDATORY:
We are looking forward to seeing you in person!
We secured the next Local 70008 strike pay pick-up!
Location: Jeanne Mance Building, west side cafeteria
Date: Tuesday, August 08 to Thursday, August 10, 2023
Time: 7AM to 4:30PM
To pick up your cheque, the following are MANDATORY:
- A copy of your leave without pay (LWOP) from myGCPay (or other official payroll application) indicating no salary from the Employer during the strike period of April 19-28, 2023;
- If you were called back as an essential employee, please bring a copy of your letter;
- One piece of government-issued photo ID;
- Your PSAC ID #.
We are looking forward to seeing you in person!
Your volunteers! - Strike pay event [July 28, 2023]
This week was a huge success! A "huge" thank you to member Miriam Irwin, who worked countless hours to help your Local Executive members!
It was great meeting many of you in person. As many cheques haven't been picked up, we will organize another event.
More information to follow soon!
This week was a huge success! A "huge" thank you to member Miriam Irwin, who worked countless hours to help your Local Executive members!
It was great meeting many of you in person. As many cheques haven't been picked up, we will organize another event.
More information to follow soon!
The cheques are out! [July 26, 2023]
After numerous delays and challenges, we are happy to announce that the strike pay cheques are READY FOR PICK-UP!
The HC/PHAC have agreed to let Local 70008 use the Jeanne Mance Building.
Date: Wednesday, July 26 to Friday, July 28, 2023
Time: 7AM to 5PM
NOTE, as some conditions apply:
Local 70008 appreciates your collaboration and understanding and looking forward to see you in person!
After numerous delays and challenges, we are happy to announce that the strike pay cheques are READY FOR PICK-UP!
The HC/PHAC have agreed to let Local 70008 use the Jeanne Mance Building.
Date: Wednesday, July 26 to Friday, July 28, 2023
Time: 7AM to 5PM
NOTE, as some conditions apply:
- Members will only be permitted to pick up their cheques during their break (15 minutes), lunch break (30 minutes), before and after their normal work shifts;
- Extended break periods will not be permitted;
- Local 70008 cannot guarantee the wait time, should there be a line-up;
- Professional and respectful behaviour MUST be followed;
- Local 70008 will not be responsible for parking availability, parking fees or parking tickets.
- A copy of your leave without pay (LWOP) from myGCPay (or other official payroll application) indicating no salary from the Employer during the strike period of April 19-28, 2023;
- If you were called back as an essential employee, please bring a copy of your letter;
- One piece of government-issued photo ID;
- Your PSAC ID #.
Local 70008 appreciates your collaboration and understanding and looking forward to see you in person!