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PSAC welcomes long overdue federal public service staffing review

Recently, Treasury Board outlined their strategy to increase diversity and inclusion in the federal public service. One of their key commitments was to review the Public Service Employment Act to improve diversity in their hiring practices.
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January

Black History Month 2021: Time to turn the page on systemic anti-Black racism

Black History Month is a time to reflect, honour and celebrate the many contributions made by Black people and all people of Caribbean and African heritage.

January
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January

New report reinforces need to make Revera long-term care public

It is quite stunning and deeply disappointing to learn that a federally-owned corporation may also be making use of offshore tax-havens to avoid paying taxes.

January
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January

Students and workers join forces in Education For All coalition campaign

Last week saw the launch of the new Education for All coalition campaign.

January
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January

Treasury Board must stop delaying talks to improve health care plan

We have submitted a final request demanding urgent action from Treasury Board.

January
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January

Treasury Board bargaining survey: You can shape the future of work in the public service

Take 15 minutes to fill out our survey to make sure we address your workplace concerns at the table.
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January

Help improve accessibility in the federal public service

Our members have told us that lack of accessibility and accommodation are major barriers preventing them from fully participating in the federal public service.
January
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January

PSAC pursues anti-Black racism policy grievance filed against the Canadian Human Rights Commission

PSAC is moving forward with a policy grievance filed against the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) on the issue of systemic anti-Black racism, anti-Black sexism, and racial discrimination exp

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January

PSAC and Parks Canada Agency sign new collective agreement

The new collective agreement between PSAC and Parks Canada Agency was signed late last week.

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.

January
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January

699 leave: PSAC files additional policy grievances, human rights complaint

PSAC has filed policy grievances with Treasury Board, CFIA and other agencies for restricting the use of 699 leave for members.

January
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January

PSAC and CFIA sign collective agreement

PSAC and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have signed the new collective agreement.