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November
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November

Parks Canada bargaining: PSAC files unfair labour practice

PSAC has filed an unfair labour practice against the Parks Canada Agency for refusing to provide seasonal and term workers the pensionable lump sum payment negotiated as part of the collective agreement signed September 26.
November
10
10
November

Black Class Action: Government spends millions fighting lawsuit while shortchanging mental health fund for Black workers

The federal government has already spent nearly $8 million fighting to dismiss the Black Class Action lawsuit – ten times more (in French only) than it has invested implementing the mental health fund for Black federal public servants promised in the 2022 federal budget. 

November
10
10
November

Navigating Delays: CFIA Collective Agreement Still Pending

Despite the majority of CFIA members ratifying the agreement on September 8, 2023, our PSAC bargaining team continues to be frustrated by the employer’s delay in delivering the finalized version of the new collective agreement.

November
10
10
November

Canada Life fiasco: Kari’s story

The government of Canada’s decision to transition to Canada Life to provide health insurance benefits for more than 1.7 million current and former federal public service workers and their dependents has caused frustrating challenges and delays for plan members. We’re highlighting some of the ongoing issues that members are facing as we continue to pressure the government and urge members to take action for the government to resolve issues with Canada Life.

November
9
9
November

PSAC welcomes introduction of anti-scab legislation to ban use of replacement workers

Anti-scab legislation is critical to ensure that the right to free and fair collective bargaining rights is protected for all workers, and PSAC expects to work with the government to strengthen the legislation.
November
9
9
November

Staff of the Non-Public Funds: We deserve more respect and recognition

My name is Karine Lebel, and I work as an administrative assistant for the Personnel Support Program (PSP) in Bagotville, Quebec. I’m an employee of the Non-Public Funds (NPF). The recreation centre where I work supports the physical and mental health of military personnel and their families by offering sports, fitness and other recreational programs.

November
8
8
November

Victory for northern homeowners receiving housing subsidy

After a successful mobilization campaign by PSAC members across the North, homeowners working for the federal government will continue to receive a housing cost allowance.

November
3
3
November

Canada Life fiasco: Bianca’s story

The government of Canada’s decision to transition to Canada Life to provide health insurance benefits for more than 1.7 million current and former federal public service workers and their dependents has caused frustrating challenges and delays for plan members. We’re highlighting some of the ongoing issues that members are facing as we continue to pressure the government and urge members to take action for the government to resolve issues with Canada Life.

November
3
3
November

FB group bargaining proceeding to Public Interest Commission to continue fight for a fair contract

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has appointed a Public Interest Commission (PIC) to advance negotiations for 8,500 members in the FB group.

November
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November

PSAC announces winners of 2023 scholarship program

PSAC congratulates the winners of this year’s PSAC scholarship awards. We are proud to see a new generation of strong labour activists from across the country committed to advancing our movement.
November
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November

Union of National Employees removed from trusteeship, elects first Black women to national leadership

PSAC’s National Board of Directors has voted to remove the Union of National Employees (UNE) from trusteeship following the election of its new executive, led by National President Alisha Campbell, the first Black woman to lead a PSAC component union. 

October
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October

Update on lump sum payment and retro pay for Treasury Board and CRA members 

As part of the collective agreement PSAC secured during this round of bargaining, the $2,500 pensionable lump-sum payment will be issued on November 8 for all eligible PSAC members in the PA, SV, TC, and EB Treasury Board bargaining groups and PSAC-UTE members working for Canada Revenue agency.