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If you’re a PSAC member, most of your rights are set out in a collective agreement - a contract - negotiated between the union and your employer.
Each employer has a different collective agreement. Big employers, like the federal government, have several collective agreements, each covering a different group of workers. PSAC negotiates more than 300 different contracts for its members.
Communications and Political Action
July 15, 2015
Almost 25 years ago, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that federal public service employees have a constitutional right to engage in political activity. At that time, the Public Service Employment Act did not allow these employees to take part in any political activities except casting their vote.
The Court agreed that political activity is consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedom’s guarantee of freedom of expression to individuals.
June 19, 2015
PSAC is opposed to the government’s new security screening policy
March 30, 2015
One of the hallmarks of a healthy democracy is the ability of citizens to participate freely and actively in determining who they elect to govern and make decisions on their behalf.
PSAC members are encouraged to take an active role in exercising their democratic political rights by:
March 27, 2015
PSAC is very pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Treasury Board on the establishment of a joint task force on mental health.
PSAC tabled the proposal in January to ensure a more proactive approach to improving mental health. Following negotiations this week with Treasury Board, the parties agreed on the makeup, responsibilities and timelines for the task force on mental health.
March 12, 2015
The 2015 election is an opportunity to set a different course for our country. When you go to the polls this year, bear in mind the Conservative government’s record on the public services Canadians depend on.
October 30, 2014
A new study published by the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) entitled Narrowing the Gap: The difference that public sector wages make reports that there is less wage discrimination for women, aboriginals, and visible minorities in the public sector compared to the private sector.
August 21, 2014
Come and explore the Labour Past of the National Capital with Michel Prévost, Chief Archivist at Ottawa University.
August 12, 2014
The assembly will discuss and debate strategies to advance public services through adequate public resources and accountability, democratic governance, and respect for the rights of public service workers and communities.
August 12, 2014
Be a part of the national conversation on better alternatives to child care and how to achieve them.