Phoenix: PSAC launches Here for Canada national TV ad campaign

OTTAWA, Sept. 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is launching a national television ad campaign to highlight the dedication of public service workers throughout the Phoenix pay system disaster, which has now been going on for two and a half years. Despite missed paycheques, fending off debt collectors, and managing endless uncertainty, PSAC members have continued to be here for Canada.

“Most people would quit their job if their employer stopped paying them properly, but federal public service workers keep showing up to work day after day,” said Chris Aylward, PSAC National President.

“They continue to protect our borders, ensure our food is safe, and provide other vital functions like getting out pension cheques, child benefits, and EI. We want to make sure Canadians understand their unwavering commitment to keep providing the services they depend on,” said Chris Aylward, PSAC National President.

PSAC is also launching a second video online as part of the here for Canada campaign. It features testimonials of the damage caused by Phoenix.

“So many families have suffered major hardships because of Phoenix. It’s important to share their stories and ensure that everyone knows about the toll it has taken on people’s lives,” said Magali Picard, PSAC National Executive Vice-President. “Phoenix is still causing problems for thousands of our members and the government needs to do more to end this nightmare.”

PSAC’s TV ad will run on all major television news networks for the next four weeks and can be viewed in advance via the links below. The second video will also run on the 24th, but exclusively online. Please do not publicize these videos until September 24.

The HereForCanada.ca website will launch on Monday – for the moment that URL simply redirects to our Phoenix information website.

Video 1: TV AD

English: https://youtu.be/dUK-dvrNXbQ | French: https://youtu.be/jFTXYD0hH64

Video 2: Phoenix testimonials