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September
9
9
September

Federal in-office mandate takes effect, workers hold their ground

As the federal government’s new three-day in-office mandate officially took effect on Monday, thousands of union members took to the street in protest, determined to defend telework and the future of work in Canada. 
September
6
6
September

PSAC-UHEW calls for the protection of Fishery Officers 

PSAC and the Union of Health and Environment Workers (UHEW) fully support Fishery Officers as they continue to advocate for a safe workplace and the access to proper personal protective equipment.  
August
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August

This Labour Day, don't be fooled by fair-weather friends of labour

As we mark another Labour Day, let's reflect on a time-honoured tradition: politicians suddenly discovering their deep, abiding love for the working class – just in time for election season. It's a dance as old as democracy itself, but in 2024, the moves are looking particularly desperate. 
August
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August

PSAC scores legal victory in fight to reverse federal telework mandate

The Federal Court will hold a full hearing to review PSAC’s application to quash the federal government’s decision to force

August
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August

Canada Post: Bargaining update

The bargaining team commenced negotiations with the Canada Post Corporation this week.

August
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August

Sign our petition to help defend telework and modernize our workplaces

Sign the petition to demand the government repeal the three-day in-office mandate and move to the promised case-by-case framework for telework, rather than the one-size-fits-none model they have committed to. We also want them to enshrine this policy into our collective agreements during the next round of bargaining. 
August
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August

Join the national virtual town hall on telework 

As the September 9 deadline for the federal government’s three-day in-office mandate approaches, many PSAC members are expressing concerns about how this will impact work-life balance, productivity, and overall well-being. 
August
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August

PSAC members denied 699 leave may apply for reconsideration by November 4 

PSAC members from the PA, SV, TC, FB or EB bargaining units who applied for and were denied 699 leave between November 9, 2020 and April 1, 2022 may be eligible to apply for reconsideration. 
August
8
8
August

FB bargaining: collective agreement signed

PSAC and employer representatives have signed the collective agreement for members in the FB bargaining unit. 
August
6
6
August

DeSousa: It’s not about one day. It’s about the next ten years and beyond.

The following op-ed by PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa was published by The Hill Times on August 6, 2024.
August
1
1
August

Emancipation Day: Workers rights groups demand the federal government take action against systemic anti-Black racism in the federal public service

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), the Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS), and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held a rally and march in front of the Privy Council Offices (PCO) to demand accountability after damning reports detailing the persistent culture of anti-Black racism within their walls.

July
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July

Shocking internal report exposes rampant discrimination at the head of Canada's public service

Today, the Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination, of which the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is a member, released an internal report obtained through the Access to Information Act, which revealed blatant and widespread discrimination at the Privy Council Office (PCO). The federal government is Canada’s largest single employer, and it relies on the Privy Council Office to manage the public service, while also supporting the Prime Minister and the federal Cabinet. As such, the findings are extremely troubling, and a concern to all Canadians.