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May
17
17
May

EB bargaining: Treasury Board continues to stonewall negotiations

Negotiations are reaching a pivotal moment as Treasury Board continued to stall at the bargaining table with the Education and Library Science (EB) bargaining team May 11-12, 2022.
May
17
17
May

TC bargaining: Negotiations nearing tipping point

Talks are close to breaking off as Treasury Board yet again failed to address our key issues during negotiations with the Technical Services bargaining team May 10-12.
May
13
13
May

PSAC seeking legal advice over CRA telework changes

The PSAC-UTE bargaining team is seeking legal counsel about Canada Revenue Agency’s telework plans following the latest bargaining session, May 10-12.

May
12
12
May

SV Group bargaining: NO to an indecent wage offer and concessions

Negotiations at the SV Group (Operational Services) table are nearing the breaking point.

May
10
10
May

Bear Witness Day: Take action to support First Nations children, youth and families 

On May 10, we recognize Bear Witness Day to raise awareness for Jordan’s Principle — a child-first principle and legal rule named in memory of Jordan River Anderson that ensures First Nations children receive the same standard of social, health and educational services as the rest of the Canadian population. 
May
6
6
May

Parks Canada team geared up for a fight as bargaining kicks off

Following months of hard work and consultation, our Parks Canada team presented a package of proposals that reflects the urgent need for improved working conditions for our members across the country.

In response, the employer tabled a package of demands full of concessions to workers who have been on the frontlines of the pandemic for more than two years.

May
6
6
May

Register now: Young workers, let’s talk about mobilization

Are you a PSAC member aged 35 and under? Join members from across the country to learn more about mobilization, and to talk about the essential role young workers play in job action, strikes, and organizing to build strike capacity. 

May
6
6
May

PA bargaining: Treasury Board ignores key wage, equity issues

Negotiations at the PA table are nearing the breaking point after Treasury Board presented their comprehensive offer on April 28 rife with concessions and which fails to respond to most of the PA team’s key demands.

May
5
5
May

NAV CANADA: employers’ wage offer falls short

The NAV CANADA bargaining team mainly discussed the employer’s terrible wage offer during negotiations April 19-21.

April
29
29
April

PSAC pressing for an Employment Equity Act with teeth

This week, PSAC put forward comprehensive recommendations to improve the Employment Equity Act (EEA) for workers in federally regulated workplaces to the task force in charge of the legislative rev

April
29
29
April

Asian Heritage Month: Remembering the past, shaping the future

It’s been 20 years since the federal government officially recognized Asian Heritage Month, but Asian and Asian-Canadian workers have been contributing their labour – and organizing for workers’ rights – for at least 200 years before that.

April
28
28
April

On the road to victory together

When thousands of PSAC members take to the streets as part of a rally against the Phoenix pay system or cuts to public services, people take notice. Having a mobilized and engaged membership is critical to getting the best possible deal at the bargaining table – for all our members. The biggest victories happen when members’ needs are reflected by their bargaining teams, and they in turn support their team and work together to mobilize.