2010
51 scholarship applications were received this year for the ten $3,000 awards. The applications are being judged and the winners will be contacted late in August.
The Josie Gould Scholarship was established in 2002 when Sister Gould retired from the public service and active union work. She was awarded a lifetime union membership that year to recognize her long standing union involvement dating back to 1970.
Sister Gould also spent a great deal of time and effort supporting and encouraging healthy activity for northern youths.
Sister Gould passed away in 2008 and the scholarship was renamed the Josie Gould Memorial Scholarship.
When this year’s winners receive their scholarship awards, the fund will have given out $270,000 to help northern students pursue higher education.
Winners of the 10 awards for 2010 will be announced early in September.
The deadline for applications for scholarships is approaching. Forms are available here.
Final Equal Pay Payments!
The deadline of November 30, 2009 for the Equal Pay Payment submissions has passed.
The Department of Human Resources is anticipating to have the final Equal Pay payments issued towards the end of March beginning of April for UNW service and a month after that for excluded service.
Unfortunately, the process is taking longer than originally anticipated which has resulted in a month’s delay in issuing the final payments.
The Department of Human Resources appreciates everyone’s understanding and if any further information is required please contact our Equal Pay office at equalpay@gov.nt.ca or toll free at 1-877-729-3247.
Employees must claim this retroactive vacation pay by June 20, 2010. Please go to the Fax Facts Icon to the left for full information and an application form.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is accepting donations to assist the people of Haiti as a result of the earthquake and continuing aftershocks.
Through its Social Justice Fund monies are being used for immediate emergency relief. Future funding will help Haitian people rebuild their lives, communities, infrastructure and economy.
Donations to the PSAC Social Just Fund from Union Locals, Components, Regions and individuals should be marked Haitian Earthquake Relief on the memo line and should be directed to Louise Casselman in the Social Justice Office at 613-560-5494 or contact
cassell@psac-afpc.com. PSAC is attempting to get matching funding from the Federal
Government.
Here is an new and exciting Labour education opportunity for UNW/PSAC members.
Athabasca University is offering a 21 week distance education course. This is a challenging university level program. PSAC/UNW is looking for 10 to 20 members to take the course.
The registration fee is $570.30. Participants will need to cover the cost initially and PSAC North will reimburse $200 to members who successfully complete the course. UNW members who successfully complete the course will be reimbursed an additional $370.30.
The start date will most likely be towards the end of March or beginning of April 2010.
Course information can be found at the following address:
http://www.athabascau.ca/courses/lbst/202/index.htm
This is a challenging course that involves exercises, assignments and tests. The benefits to your involvement in the labour movement will be with you for a lifetime.
Interested members should contact Jean-Francois Des Lauriers PSAC REVP North by email at deslauj@psac-afpc.com. Or by phone at 867-669-0991.
Space is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Interested parties need to contact Jean-Francois Des Lauriers by February 21st, 2010.