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April
24
24
April

Rana Plaza: 12 years of fighting for corporate accountability

Since 2013, when the Rana Plaza factory collapsed in Bangladesh, Canada’s unions have marked the tragic April 24th anniversary by bringing attention to the ongoing unacceptable working conditions o

April
20
20
April

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April
17
17
April

Make your plan to vote

This election will decide the future of our country, it’s important that you vote to make sure your voice counts!
April
17
17
April

Take our quick quiz to find out how public services enable and enrich the activities you value the most.

This election, the public services that you rely on are on the ballot.

April
17
17
April

Assessing Where the Parties Stand on Public Services

This tool offers a fact-based comparison of where the major federal parties stand on key issues affecting public services and the workers who deliver them.
April
11
11
April

PSAC denounces election pledges to defund equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada’s public service

PSAC strongly opposes pledges by both the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois this federal election to defund equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the federal public service.
April
11
11
April

PSAC reiterates call for an immediate arms embargo on Israel

Despite the January 19 ceasefire, the indiscriminate bombing of the civilian population of Gaza has resumed. PSAC urgently renews its call for the Government of Canada to impose an immediate arms embargo on Israel.
April
11
11
April

NPF members gear up for the next round of bargaining

PSAC-UNDE members from the Non-Public Funds (NPF) came together in Ottawa in March to collaborate and build momentum for the

April
10
10
April

PSAC welcomes Liberal leader Mark Carney’s commitments to frontline workers and border security

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) welcomes the Liberal Party’s renewed commitment to provide equitable retirement benefits for thousands of frontline federal workers.

April
10
10
April

PSAC serves notice to bargain for SV members

PSAC served notice to begin bargaining with Treasury Board on behalf of over 11,000 members of the

April
8
8
April

Canada Post: Bargaining deferred until 2026

PSAC-UPCEs bargaining team have agreed with the employer to defer negotiations until 2026.  

April
4
4
April

Don’t let Trump’s anti-worker agenda come to Canada

Donald Trump has launched one of the most aggressive assaults on workers' rights in modern U.S. history. With the stroke of a pen, his executive order has wiped out collective bargaining rights for over one million federal workers. This unprecedented attack to exempt workers from union protections is part of a larger effort to silence unions that have “declared war on President Trump’s agenda,” according to a fact sheet released by the White House. 
April
3
3
April

DeSousa: Now is not the time to cut public service jobs

The growing threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to Canada’s economy, security and sovereignty will impact all of us.
April
3
3
April

NAV CANADA: Team makes progress as bargaining continues 

The NAV CANADA bargaining team met with the employer February 25 to 27 and March 25 to 27. We reached an agreement on several issues, including the right to take nursing breaks without loss of pay. We also negotiated language clarifying the leave request process and granting of overtime. 
April
2
2
April

Registration open: 2025 PSAC National Women’s Conference

PSAC's 2025 National Women’s Conference will be held in person November 21-23, 2025 in Toronto.

Updates

August
17
17
August

Phoenix damages : new timelines and taxation appeal

New timelines for current PSAC members and former and retired members.
July
6
6
July

Update on Phoenix damages implementation

Several issues remain outstanding. 

May
2
2
May

Phoenix: Damages ruled taxable as Treasury Board refuses to cooperate

After months of waiting, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has rejected our request to review the taxability of Phoenix damages.
March
3
3
March

FAQ: Phoenix damages compensation

Read a summary of the Phoenix settlement or the full text and details of the 

March
2
2
March

Phoenix general damages for retired and former PSAC members

Now that current PSAC members will be receiving Phoenix general damages on March 3, retired and former PSAC

March
1
1
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
25
25
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
18
18
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
13
13
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
4
4
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
13
13
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
3
3
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
23
23
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
10
10
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
9
9
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.