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Phoenix

ABOUT THE PHOENIX PAY DISASTER

In June 2011, the Harper government contracted IBM to develop a new payroll system for the federal government. By the time the project was passed onto Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, it was already clear Phoenix was plagued with problems. Despite PSAC and other unions sounding the alarm, Trudeau's government went ahead and launched the pay system in 2016.

Since then, over 200,000 federal public service workers and their families have been impacted by Phoenix. Some have not been paid properly, others have gone unpaid for months at a time. Many have experienced debt, loss, bankruptcy—even homelessness. It’s not right, and it’s still going on.

As work to stabilize Phoenix continues, PSAC members are still suffering its fallout. Endless payroll problems place a heavy burden on families. Because of Phoenix, many workers have endured the pain of being unable to provide for their loved ones. Our job is to support our members and to get them the help they need.

FAQ: Phoenix damages compensation [1]

Frequently asked questions related to the Phoenix settlement
Read More [2]
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Get Help [1]

Have you been impacted by Phoenix? Here are the most frequently asked questions.
Read More [3]

Updates

  • Woman looking over financial statements [4]
    January 13, 2021

    Update on the Taxability of Phoenix Damages

    Update on the Taxability of Phoenix Damages [4]
  • Person filling out a form [5]
    December 4, 2020

    How to request the Phoenix damages settlement for retired or former employees

    How to request the Phoenix damages settlement for retired or former employees [5]
  • Calculator [6]
    November 13, 2020

    Phoenix: Government resumes recovery of new overpayments; now collecting pension arrears

    Phoenix: Government resumes recovery of new overpayments; now collecting pension arrears [6]
  • Treasury Board members [7]
    November 3, 2020

    Halt to automatic leave cash-out extended for Treasury Board members

    Halt to automatic leave cash-out extended for Treasury Board members [7]
  • Parliament - Parlement [8]
    October 23, 2020

    PSAC and Treasury Board sign PA, TC and Phoenix deals

    PSAC and Treasury Board sign PA, TC and Phoenix deals [8]
  • PSAC mosaic logo [9]
    October 9, 2020

    FAQ: Phoenix damages compensation

    FAQ: Phoenix damages compensation [9]

Source URL: http://psacunion.ca/phoenix

Links
[1] http://psacunion.ca/
[2] https://psacunion.ca/faq-phoenix-damages-compensation
[3] http://psacunion.ca/phoenix-help
[4] http://psacunion.ca/update-taxability-phoenix-damages
[5] http://psacunion.ca/how-request-phoenix-damages-settlement-retired-or
[6] http://psacunion.ca/phoenix-government-resumes-recovery-new
[7] http://psacunion.ca/halt-automatic-cash-out-extended-TB-members
[8] http://psacunion.ca/psac-and-treasury-board-sign-pa-tc-and-phoenix
[9] http://psacunion.ca/faq-phoenix-damages-compensation