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November
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November

Treasury Board National Bargaining Conference: members of equity groups, women and young worker encouraged to apply

In preparation for the next round of bargaining, PSAC will host a bargaining conference for PA, TC, SV, and EB group members on February 19-23, 2025, in Montréal. PSAC is issuing a call-out for equity group members to attend the Treasury Board national bargaining conference.

November
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November

Treasury Board bargaining survey: Take 15 minutes to help shape your next contract

As we enter a new round of bargaining with Treasury Board, your input is essential to deciding the issues we prioritize at the bargaining table.

November
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November

Statement on incident at Ambassador Bridge

PSAC and the Customs and Immigration Union are aware of the tragic incident that took place earlier November 9 in Windsor, where a border officer took their life at work.

November
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November

RCMP CM bargaining update: ongoing negotiations show progress

Both parties remain committed to progress and have agreed to reconvene before the end of the year to work toward a resolution.
November
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November

Canada’s public services at risk: PSAC pushes back against cuts

Without prior consultation, the government unilaterally announced their plans to cut costs across the federal public service during a briefing with unions on the Refocusing Government Spending Initiative November 7.
October
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October

PSAC and TBS complete joint study on mental health support mechanisms in the federal workforce

Workplace mental health directly impacts employee well-being, productivity, and overall organizational success and is a crucial factor in creating a supportive, sustainable, and productive work env

October
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October

What you need to know about the telework joint panel process for federal workers 

PSAC has been working closely with components and federal government departments to establish joint union-management review panels. These panels provide a fair, case-by-case review process for resolving grievances related to remote work. 
October
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October

PSAC announces winners of 2024 scholarship program

PSAC thanks all participants who applied for their compelling and thought-provoking submissions.

October
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October

PSAC 2025 calendars now available!

Plan ahead for 2025 with our PSAC calendars, now available at PSAC regional offices across the country!

October
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October

PSAC calls for an investigation into telework policy failures

PSAC joins the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) in calling for the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates to launch a full investigation into the federal government's disastrous three-day in-office mandate.
October
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October

Black Class Action certification hearing approaches, PSAC increases financial support

Led by the Black Class Action Secretariat, the lawsuit seeks justice for Black employees who have faced discriminatory hiring and promotion practices in government roles since 1970.
October
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October

Government has opportunity to correct Harper-era wrongdoing, restore pension fairness to federal public service workers

The federal budget introduced by the Harper Conservatives in 2012 included provisions to convert the Federal Public Service Pension Plan into an unfair two-tier system.
October
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October

PSAC’s Social Justice Fund fights poverty in Northern Canada

These initiatives all highlight the critical role of the SJF in mitigating the effects of poverty in the territories, with a focus on food security and emergency support, ensuring that vulnerable communities have the resources they need to thrive.

October
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October

DFO must take action on dangerous working conditions for Fishery Officers 

A federal labour investigator has confirmed that PSAC members working as Fishery Officers in Atlantic Canada face serious threats from heavily armed criminals, particularly during illegal fishing operations. The investigator's report concludes that the officers' current protective equipment and tactical protocols are inadequate.
October
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October

Government refuses to take accountability for Canada Life fiasco 

In 2023, the government made the unilateral decision to transition the administration of the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) from Sun Life to Canada Life. This transition was so poorly executed that thousands of members saw their claims denied. Many ended up accumulating thousands of dollars in credit card debt because Canada Life would delay or wrongfully deny the reimbursement of costly medication.

Updates

March
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March

Phoenix general damages: Did you receive the correct amount?

PSAC members will receive their Phoenix general damages in one lump sum payment on March 3 with their regular pay and it will be taxed at source.

February
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February

Government moves to deny Phoenix victims full compensation

PSAC has been informed that the federal government plans to move forward with taxing Phoenix general damages on March 3rd and that they will not provide the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) w

February
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February

Government rushing Phoenix damages payment without tax ruling

The Liberal government has shamelessly chosen the 5th anniversary of the Phoenix pay system disaster to short-change thousa

January
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January

Update on the Taxability of Phoenix Damages

Treasury Board has provided PSAC with a letter from CRA setting out its preliminary view that the general damages in the Phoenix settlement agreement are taxable.

December
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December

How to request the Phoenix damages settlement for retired or former employees

It has been brought to our attention that some retired or former PSAC members have been misdirected to fill out a form titled

November
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November

Phoenix: Government resumes recovery of new overpayments; now collecting pension arrears

The Public Service Pay Center has restarted its work to recover new overpayments caused by the Phoenix pay system.

November
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November

Halt to automatic leave cash-out extended for Treasury Board members

In order to reduce the pressure on the Phoenix pay system and allow compensation advisors to focus on fixing outstanding pay issues, PSAC and Treasury Board have agreed to suspend the automatic cas

October
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October

PSAC and Treasury Board sign PA, TC and Phoenix deals

PSAC and Treasury Board today signed new collective agreements and the Phoenix deal.

July
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July

PSAC secures improved Phoenix damages settlement

PSAC is pleased to have negotiated a new Phoenix damages agreement which replaces five days of leave with a $2,500 lump sum payment.

July
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July

Deal reached for Phoenix damages, PA group and common issues

PSAC has reached a tentative agreement that provides fair wages, no concessions, and improved working conditions for the 70,000 members of the PA group.
May
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May

Help with Phoenix Pay Issues

In recent months, everyone has been overwhelmed by the changes in their work and home life because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

April
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April

Phoenix: Recovery of salary overpayments during the COVID-19 pandemic

In our regular communication with the government, we have received the following notice regarding the recovery of salary overpayments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March
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March

Phoenix replacement announcement: PSAC demands answers 

PSAC National President Chris Aylward made the following statement: 

February
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February

Get reimbursed for Phoenix-related tax issues

As the tax filing deadline quickly approaches, we know that Phoenix has made tax season extra stressful for many public service workers.

February
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February

Phoenix damages : everything you need to know about what we are negotiating

Much of what PSAC members have heard about Phoenix damages focuses on the gove