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December
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SV bargaining: Register now for dispute resolution votes 

PSAC will soon hold a vote for members of the Treasury Board Operational Services (SV) bargaining group to choose the dispute resolution process for the next round of bargaining. Members will decide whether to keep the current conciliation/strike process or switch to interest arbitration. SV members in good standing are eligible to vote. 

December
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December

FAQ: Workforce Adjustment

This section of our website outlines your rights and options as a worker facing these challenges and contains more information about the process.
December
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December

Phoenix replacement Dayforce is being tested, and we need your feedback 

Public Services and Procurement Canada is currently testing Dayforce as a potential replacement for the Phoenix pay system through a series of User Awareness Sessions and the National Lobby Roadshow. These events are designed to give workers a chance to explore the platform, but PSAC has concerns about whether the results of these sessions will genuinely reflect members’ experiences.
December
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December

Victory for PSAC members: All charges from 2023 strike dismissed or dropped 

In a major victory for PSAC members and labour rights, all tickets issued to members and staff during the 2023 national strike have been dismissed or withdrawn. Not a single fine or penalty was imposed, underscoring PSAC’s commitment to defending members’ rights and protecting fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. 
December
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December

Flawed Frameworks: The harmful impact of New Public Management and lean production on public services

The effects of applying these methods are wide-ranging and often harmful.
December
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December

Occupational Group Structure review: grievance resolved though settlement agreement

This marks a significant step forward in advocating for meaningful consultation and fairness in the Occupational Group Structure review.
December
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December

PSAC seeks an end to unpaid internships

PSAC young workers across the country will be lobbying provincial, territorial and federal elected officials to eradicate the exploitative labour practice of unpaid internships.

December
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December

Common terms used in the Workforce Adjustment Appendix

This glossary defines important terms and obligations found in the Workforce Adjustment Appendix. Some are found in each collective agreement; some are found elsewhere. 
December
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December

Federal government moves forward on equitable retirement commitment for frontline workers

PSAC is pleased to see the federal government follow through on its commitment to provide equitable retirement benefits for thousands of frontline federal workers across the country in its Fall

December
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December

Deadline extended: Take the Treasury Board bargaining survey 

Your voice matters, and we want to ensure all PSAC members in the PA, TC, SV, and EB bargaining units have the chance to weigh in on the future of our collective agreements with Treasury Board. That’s why we’re extending the deadline for the bargaining survey to January 6, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET.

December
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December

Addressing Homelessness and Poverty: A Call to Action

Homelessness and poverty remain pressing issues in Canada, affecting hundreds of thousands of people every year.

December
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December

PSAC: Federal in-office mandate gridlocking traffic, increasing pollution in major cities

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is sounding the alarm over longer commute times for Canadians tied to the federal gov