For more than two decades, the Public Service Alliance of Canada has been welcoming union workers who work outside of the federal public service, federal public service agencies or other federally-regulated or federally-associated employers.
Most of these workers have been organized into locals directly chartered by PSAC.
PSAC now has 70 directly chartered locals (DCLs). Together, these locals represent 30,000 workers covered by 87 negotiated collective agreements. Most of these units are certified under provincial labour legislation and are governed by provincial labour laws.
DCLs range in size and structure. Their unique structures meet the needs of their members. Some DCLs represent workers in a single certified bargaining unit; others have multiple bargaining units. DCL members work in the private sector, municipal governments, the academic sector and many of other sectors across Canada.
What they all have in common is direct affiliation with PSAC rather than affiliation through a PSAC Component.
DCL Tools and Resources
This page is designed as a repository of tools and resources to facilitate the work of DCLs. If there are additional resources that would benefit delivery of services and support to your DCL, please let us know.
Updates
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March 17, 2022
Register now: Young workers and the fight against precarious work
Register now: Young workers and the fight against precarious work -
February 18, 2022
[UPDATED] Register now: The power of young workers at the bargaining table
[UPDATED] Register now: The power of young workers at the bargaining table -
March 12, 2021
Education For All report highlights urgent need for national post-secondary education strategy
Education For All report highlights urgent need for national post-secondary education strategy -
September 14, 2020
David and Goliath: PSAC member challenges New Brunswick premier
David and Goliath: PSAC member challenges New Brunswick premier -
June 10, 2019
Victory: University of Ontario Institute of Technology invigilators join PSAC
Victory: University of Ontario Institute of Technology invigilators join PSAC -
November 5, 2018
Directly Chartered Locals Gather to Discuss Precarious Work; Build Membership Strength
Directly Chartered Locals Gather to Discuss Precarious Work; Build Membership Strength