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December
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December

FB bargaining: Public Interest Commission dates set, mobilization escalates

After impasse is declared a PIC hearing is a legislatively imposed component of the negotiations process.
December
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December

PSAC and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency sign collective agreement

PSAC and CFIA representatives have signed the new collective agreement for the CFIA bargaining unit, representing over 4000 members across Canada.

December
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World AIDS Day: PSAC partners with leader in queer men’s health on HIV prevention research 

In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1, PSAC is proud to announce a partnership with MAX Ottawa, a community organization for queer men’s health. This marks the first step in a campaign aimed at advocating for better HIV treatment, including universal coverage of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly effective medicine for preventing HIV.
November
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PSAC donates $50,000 for humanitarian aid in Gaza 

PSAC has pledged $50,000 for urgent humanitarian relief in Gaza as the conflict continues to escalate. More than half of Gaza’s population has been forced to flee their homes, and reports say more than 14,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began following the October 7 Hamas attack that killed more than 1,200 Israelis.
November
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Non-Public Funds: Strong strike mandates adopted in Quebec, national mobilization underway

The members of each Non-Public Funds unit in Quebec have formally adopted a powerful strike mandate, signalling their collective commitment to fair and equitable working conditions.
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November

NAV CANADA national bargaining conference: members of equity groups encouraged to apply

PSAC is issuing a call-out for equity group members to attend the NAV CANADA national bargaining conference.

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Bilingualism allowance review: Increase and expand

After the last round of negotiations between PSAC and Treasury Board, a review of the Bilingualism Bonus Directive was laun

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November

Take action for child care: November 30 

A universally accessible, affordable, public and not-for-profit child care system in Canada is the most important equalizer for children and families alike – particularly those who are already marginalized.
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November

Staff of the Non-Public Funds: Keeping up the fight for members

Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearings for Staff of the Non-Public Funds (NPF) members in Ottawa, Kingston, Bagotville, Montreal-St. Jean, Valcartier, and Petawawa have concluded. We’ve received the first report from the Petawawa PIC, which supports our key bargaining demand: a national pay grid for NPF members across the country is long overdue.

November
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November

Clean water for all: Join the ongoing fight

Every day, thousands of Canadians live without access to one of the most fundamental human rights: safe and clean water.  

November
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November

Staff of the Non-Public Funds: Our wages do not match the value of our work

My name is Kris Klith and I am a fitness and sport instructor at the Canadian Forces Base in Kingston, Ont., where I work as part of the Staff of the Non-Public Funds.

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November

Federal economic statement: Invest in Canadian families, halt public service cuts

The 2023 budget outlined $15 billion in cuts to programs and services over the next four years, and this week’s update adds another $3 billion in spending reductions.
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Workers demand solutions to Canada Life fiasco

PSAC is organizing rallies across the country calling on the federal government to resolve issues with Canada Life Insurance

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PSAC working to implement remote work agreement, joint panels for federal public service workers 

As part of the last round of negotiations for 155,000 federal public service workers, PSAC secured stronger remote work language that protects workers from arbitrary decisions from the employer.

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Safety for Trans and Non-binary People

On November 20, we recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honour the many trans and non-binary lives lost to ha