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May
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May

Phoenix: Have you received an overpayment letter? Here’s what to know before you respond 

If you’ve received a letter from your department asking you to repay a Phoenix overpayment — especially one from years ago — you’re not alone. Thousands of PSAC members have been asked to pay back alleged overpayments, some dating back nearly a decade.
May
28
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May

The new government must follow through on its promises to the public service

Yesterday’s Speech from the Throne highlighted the need to reduce the cost of living, build more affordable homes, expand food inspection, support national parks, and increase security in our communities and at our borders. It’s clear the government ideally wants to deliver on all of these priorities, but the reality is, it can’t be done without a robust public service. 

May
28
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May

Federal court upholds harmful caps on human rights damages: PSAC to continue advocating for legislative change

The Federal Court has

May
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May

DeSousa: Now is the time to strengthen Canada’s safety net

The following op-ed by Sharon DeSousa, PSAC National President, was published in the Ottawa Citizen. 

May
27
27
May

CFIA bargaining: Tell us how to improve your next contract

PSAC is getting ready for the next round of bargaining for over 4,180 members working at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

May
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May

RCMP civilian members: vote extension

PSAC has extended the voting period and organized two additional info sessions for members. These info sessions provide an overview of the agreement and offer the opportunity to ask questions about the details of the contract. 

May
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May

1,100 jobs cut at Service Canada and CRA, threatening vital public services

The recent announcements of job cuts at Employment and Social Development of Canada (ESDC) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CR

May
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May

Union files policy grievances over Transport Canada’s mishandling of workforce adjustment 

Two policy grievances have been filed with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board in response to Transport Canada’s failure to follow the workforce adjustment (WFA) provisions outlined in our collective agreements with Treasury Board. 
May
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May

Agreement reached on flexible work for NAV CANADA members, dates set for June

The NAV CANADA bargaining team met with employer representatives from April 29 to May 1 and reached an agreement on providing more flexible work arrangements.

May
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May

Walking in Our Truth Together: Colonial Violence and Oppression, and Residential Schools

Modules 7 and 8 of our online course, Walking in Our Truth Together, are now available.

May
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May

Meet the TC bargaining team

Meet the team

May
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May

Meet the EB bargaining team

Meet the team

May
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May

Meet the PA bargaining team

Meet the team
May
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May

Parks Canada delegates set priorities and elect new bargaining team

Parks Canada delegates set priorities and elect new bargaining team 

May
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May

Prime Minister Carney’s new cabinet must put public services first

The Carney government has named its first cabinet – now we have to make ensure protecting public services are at the core of

Updates

February
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February

Reminder: there is still time to file claims due to Phoenix impacts

PSAC members who have suffered personal or financial consequences due to Phoenix, whether they are current or former employe

February
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February

Phoenix overpayments: more letters expected this year, and how PSAC is taking action

We are in the second year of the government’s aggressive and heavy-handed plan to recover overpayments caused by Phoenix.

October
5
5
October

Do you know a retired or former federal public service worker? They may be entitled to $2,500

Thousands of retired and former PSAC members are eligible for up to $2,500 in Phoenix general damages but may not know they can make a claim.

September
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September

PSAC working to address taxation of Phoenix damages

PSAC is working with the Minister of National Revenue to establish a process to resolve the taxation of Phoenix damages.

September
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1
September

PSAC files policy grievances over Phoenix overpayment recovery

PSAC has filed policy grievances against Treasury Board, Parks Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for their heavy-handed mismanagement of the Phoenix overpayment process.

June
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June

Phoenix overpayment letters: Keep an eye out for overpayments that are over six years old

The rushed Phoenix overpayment recovery plan launched earlier this year by the employer is already producing major errors and misleading information. Some overpayment recovery letters sent by the Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Pay Centre contain amounts that the employer has no legal recourse to recover as they are outside of the six-year limitation period.

April
13
13
April

UPDATE: Have you received a Phoenix overpayment letter? Here’s what you need to know

In the fall of 2021, the Public Service Pay Centre launched the recovery process for Phoenix overpayments for thousands of PSAC members they believe were overpaid by the Phoenix pay system in 2016.

March
11
11
March

Behind the pay problems: 'It feels like there’s a sword hanging over my head’ 

When Tristan Drozdiak received $15,000 in lump sum payments in 2018 compensating him for two years of underpayments, he assumed he could leave his Phoenix nightmare behind him. But four years later, his future is anything but certain after receiving a letter claiming he now owes $3,000 in overpayments. 
March
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4
March

Phoenix: We’ve helped more than 10,000 members and counting

Every day, PSAC members come to our Phoenix team for help with their pay issues when they have nowhere else to turn.

March
4
4
March

Behind the pay problems: Non-stop Phoenix issues forced former member to quit her dream job 

After years of hard work, Sue Genereux earned her dream job — a coveted investigator position with the Transportation Safety Board. But more than two years of consistent Phoenix pay issues made the PSAC-UCTE member anxious and unsure if she could reliably support her family.  

March
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1
March

PSAC members urged to file individual tax appeals for Phoenix damages

PSAC is encouraging members to fight for Phoenix general damages compensation to be tax-free by filing individual tax appeals to the Canada Revenue Agency this tax season.

February
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February

Phoenix 6th anniversary: PSAC calls for urgent action, ongoing compensation

On the sixth anniversary of the Phoenix pay disaster, PSAC is calling on the federal government to take urgent action – including providing ongoing damages compensation – to address the pay issues

December
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December

Phoenix general damages finally open to retired and former members

After months of waiting, retired and former PSAC members finally have access to Phoenix general damages.

November
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November

Phoenix: PSAC members will finally be compensated for severe impacts

The Treasury Board Secretariat announced that claim compensation for severe impacts,

October
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October

PSAC opposes new Phoenix overpayment recovery plan

Last week, Treasury Board announced they would begin a new Phoenix overpayment recovery process for a number of PSAC members they believe were overpaid by the Phoenix pay system in 2016 and 2017.