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November
9
9
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
8
8
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
7
7
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
30
30
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
25
25
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
24
24
October

PSAC announces winners of 2024 scholarship program

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

October
24
24
October

PSAC 2025 calendars now available!

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

October
23
23
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
18
18
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
17
17
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
17
17
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
11
11
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.

Updates

June
24
24
June

Navigating the Phoenix adjudication process under the 2020 damages agreement 

Starting June 24, a new adjudication process is available for both current and former Treasury Board employees affected by the 2020 Phoenix pay system damages agreement. This process was negotiated by PSAC and is designed to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently if your claim for severe impacts has been denied.
May
16
16
May

Phoenix: PSAC raises concerns about pay system replacement 

The government is repeating the mistakes of the Phoenix fiasco by again moving forward with a replacement pay system without proper consultation with unions and workers who process pay for federal public service workers.  
March
1
1
March

State of Phoenix: eight years of the pay debacle

This week marks yet another unfortunate milestone in the history of a pay system that continues to harm hundreds of thousands of federal public service workers. From an overwhelming backlog in pay transactions to compromised opportunities for career advancement and delayed retirement plans, this pay system continues to take a heavy toll on our members.

February
29
29
February

UPDATED: Taxability of Phoenix damages – victory for members across the country

Retired and former PSAC members: If you are a retired or former PSAC member and received your Phoenix general damages payment in 2022 or

February
27
27
February

Largest federal public sector unions call for ongoing Phoenix damages on 8th anniversary

Unions representing more than 260,000 federal public sector workers are calling on the government to negotiate ongoing damages for workers who continue to be impacted by the Phoenix pay system disaster.

October
30
30
October

PSAC files policy grievances over Phoenix overpayments recovery

PSAC has filed policy grievances challenging the government’s unilateral recovery of Phoenix overpayments without notice on behalf of PSAC members working for Treasury Board, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Parks Canada.  
July
11
11
July

Public Service Employee Survey: Phoenix debacle drags on, remote work still top of mind

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey show that – even seven years on – the effects of the Phoenix pay disaster still impact a significant number of federal public service workers.

April
6
6
April

Update: Phoenix damages taxability and deadline to object

In 2020, PSAC negotiated Phoenix general damages for approximately 165,000 PSAC members to compensate for the stress, aggravation and pain and suffering they endured because of the broken pay system.

March
1
1
March

Seven years and counting: the Phoenix pay disaster still impacting workers today

We are marking yet another bleak anniversary – the seventh year of the Phoenix pay disaster.

February
28
28
February

Seven years of Phoenix pay issues add insult to injury for federal workers fighting for decent wages

By Chris Aylward, National President, Public Service Alliance of Canada

February
24
24
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
20
20
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
29
29
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
1
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.