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UNE members from Quebec met in Chicoutimi last weekend to take part in a regional seminar. Among the participants were employees of Parks Canada, Statistical Survey Operations, Passport Canada Measurement Canada, the Translation Bureau and others.<\/p>\n
Public service layoffs were a hot topic during the weekend. Participants were able to hear about how the cuts were affecting our members and the services that Canadians receive. Those whose workplaces have not been affected by workforce adjustment are nonetheless experiencing difficulties. \u201cIf someone retires, goes on extended sick leave or maternity leave, our employer isn\u2019t filling those positions,\u201d said one employee of Passport Canada.<\/p>\n
Our members also took part in employer caucuses to discuss how the union can protect our members affected by workforce adjustment. Nathalie Bouchard, a young worker from Parks Local 10269, thought the discussions at her employer caucus were great for hashing out a plan of action. \u201cWe\u2019re all on the same page now,\u201d said Bouchard.<\/p>\n
Participants also learned a lot about human rights, pensions and the union structure, among many other topics.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a great seminar,\u201d said Quebec Regional Vice-President Jean Pierre Naud. \u201cI think that the communication between members was exceptional.\u201d<\/p>\n
Naud says the seminar was a great opportunity for our members to learn, network and share what\u2019s been going on in their workplace. He was also quite pleased with the large participation by new activists and young workers.<\/p>\n
We got a few pictures of the seminar on our Flickr page<\/a>. Go check them out! For more information about regional seminars<\/a> \u2013 or to find out when your regional seminar will be held \u2013 consult the events section of our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" UNE members from Quebec met in Chicoutimi last weekend to take part in a regional seminar. Among the participants were employees of Parks Canada, Statistical Survey Operations, Passport Canada Measurement Canada, the Translation Bureau and others. Public service layoffs were a hot topic during the weekend. Participants were able to hear about how the cuts … <\/p>\n