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Your rights on social media during an election

All employees – even federal public service workers – have the right to engage in political activities during an election as long as it doesn’t impact your ability to do your job without a political bias.

September
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PSAC demands Chief Electoral Officer reinstate campus polling stations

Elections Canada has no plans for on-campus voting this election, affecting thousands of workers and students who work and live on campus.

August
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Erin O'Toole will bring back sweeping cuts to public services

O’Toole is ready to pick up where Harper left off. His platform is riddled with ways he’ll ‘achieve savings’ and make government ‘more efficient’ by contracting out public services to private companies.

August
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August

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Eligibility for the new statutory holiday

This new designated paid holiday applies to federally regulated public and private sectors — specifically, the federal public service and employers subject to the Canada Labour Code.
August
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Employment Equity Act: Member Survey

We invite all PSAC members to complete this brief online survey. Information provided will be used for PSAC analysis and for our submission to the Employment Equity Act taskforce.

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Our next government must address the climate emergency

 

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Building a better Canada starts with an anti-racist government

Canada has historically viewed itself as a model of multiculturalism and inclusion. But the reality is we have a long way to go to truly address the systemic racism that permeates our society.
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Women must be at the forefront of Canada’s pandemic recovery

More than ever it’s clear we need a government that will make social and economic gender equity a national priority and put women at the forefront of a pandemic recovery that leaves no one behind.

August
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August

PSAC-CIU ratification kit, including the full text of the agreement, now available

FB members may now download the ratification kit — including full text of the tentative agreement — and the revised wage grid prior to participating in the online ratification process. The bargaining team unanimously recommends ratification of the new agreement.
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Federal vaccination requirements: No policy until after federal election

 

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Register to cast your ballot in FB ratification vote

Between September 7–23, PSAC-CIU members will have the opportunity to vote on the Border Services (FB) tentative agreement reached with the employer in August following nation-wide work-to-rule strike action.
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FAQ: PSAC-CIU tentative agreement with CBSA

Any questions you may have about the tentative agreement or ratification vote process can be answered at the virtual information sessions that will take place before you vote. However, to provide you with as much information as possible ahead of time, we have compiled key questions and answers for you.