huh
huh

​Member Benefits

Members get discounts on: Enhanced life insurance from Coughlin, AGR home and auto insurance, wireless service, credit cards, hotels and travel. Log in or sign up for an account to update your contact information.

​Your rights at work

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.

​Join our mailing list

Get the latest news by email for bargaining, shop stewards or on issues of interest. Update your profile or unsubscribe

​Health and safety

Health and safety section. Spot a hazard? There's a form for that. Repetitive strain injuries. About accident investigations. Canada Labour Code, Part II.

Latest News

Latest news

March
12
12
March

Public service workers ready to deliver supports in the face of tariffs

In response to the U.S. tariffs, the federal government has announced $6 billion in aid for businesses and loosening some employment insurance (EI) requirements for workers seeing fewer work hours. These programs are another example of the crucial public services that PSAC members deliver every day.

March
7
7
March

Five generations is too long: how union action fast-tracks gender equality

The following op-ed by Sharon DeSousa, PSAC national president, was published on

March
7
7
March

PSAC and UPCE fighting for the future of Canada Post

The Industrial Inquiry Commission (IIC) was established following the bargaining dispute between Canada Post and the Canadia

March
6
6
March

PSAC files policy grievance to halt layoffs at IRCC 

PSAC has filed a policy grievance against Treasury Board over Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) failure to follow the Workforce Adjustment Appendix when implementing its Voluntary Departure Program. 
March
4
4
March

DeSousa: 9 years of Phoenix, the payroll disaster that's burning workers

The following op-ed by Sharon DeSousa, PSAC National President, was published in the Ottawa Citizen and other Postmedia papers. 
March
3
3
March

SOS Medicare: unions unite to defend public health care

PSAC members joined other health care unions, academics, and activists at the Canadian Health Coalition conference, held in

February
27
27
February

Government downplays Phoenix pay system failures while workers continue to suffer nine years later 

As the Phoenix pay system marks its ninth anniversary, PSAC continues to call for compensation for tens of thousands of federal public service workers still being impacted by pay problems.
February
24
24
February

Parks Canada bargaining: Tell us how to improve your next contract

PSAC is getting ready for the next round of bargaining for over 4,000 members working at Parks Canada.
February
22
22
February

PSAC serves notice to bargain with Treasury Board 

This week, PSAC served notice to begin bargaining with Treasury Board on behalf of more than 125,000 federal public service workers across the country in the Program and Administrative Services (PA) and Technical Services (TC) bargaining groups. 
February
20
20
February

Help improve the NJC Relocation Directive 

For the first time in eight years, the National Joint Council (NJC) Relocation Directive is undergoing review, with discussions set to begin this summer. This directive outlines the entitlements and support available to federal public service workers who relocate for work. 
February
18
18
February

Treasury Board bargaining conference kicks off to set priorities for next round 

This week, PSAC members working for Treasury Board are gathering in Montreal to prepare for the next round of bargaining.  
February
13
13
February

PSAC members raise concerns with Phoenix pay system replacement 

PSAC members are already raising red flags about Dayforce, the expected pay system to replace Phoenix that’s being tested during a cross-country roadshow and virtual sessions for federal public service workers.
February
12
12
February

Your guide to workforce adjustment protections 

The federal government’s Refocusing Government Spending Initiative has outlined $15 billion in public service cuts over the next four years, leaving thousands of workers uncertain about their future. As federal departments move forward with mandated cuts, PSAC is committed to ensuring members have the resources they need to navigate potential workforce adjustment situations. 

February
7
7
February

SV members vote in favour of arbitration as a dispute resolution process 

Members of the Treasury Board Operational Services (SV) bargaining group have voted in favour of arbitration as a dispute resolution process for the next round of bargaining set to begin later this year. 
February
6
6
February

Phoenix failures persist as government announce they failed to meet targets — again 

The federal government has once again fallen short in addressing the ongoing Phoenix pay system disaster. On January 23, the government announced they won’t meet their target to eliminate the backlog of Phoenix cases, as only 27 per cent of the overall target has been achieved.