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Register now: Virtual panel to discuss federal action on violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people

In honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence that follows, PSAC is hosting a virtual panel discussion. This panel will analyze the federal government’s progress in meeting the 231 Calls for Justice presented by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people.  
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Transgender Day of Remembrance a reminder that we can all be better allies 

November 20 is a day to honour and memorialize transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-trans violence, and an opportunity to raise awareness around the issues trans and gender non-conforming people continue to face. 
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'We do good work, so we deserve good wages'

These days, Nkumu Assana Kirika and his family’s budget is a bit tighter. The culprit? Canada’s skyrocketing inflation.

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Registration open for 2023 PSAC National Women’s Conference

Please note that registrations and resolutions submissions are now closed. 

PSAC's National Women's Conference will be held in person March 31 to April 2, 2023 in Ottawa with the theme "It's in Our Hands: Strength, Power & Compassion."

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Bargaining support at work: know your rights 

PSAC members have the right to promote and build our union in the workplace, and that includes the virtual workspace. Members have the right to be kept informed and take action during non-work time, before or after shifts and during paid and unpaid breaks and lunch periods.  
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Royal Canadian Mint bargaining: Slow progress as negotiations continue

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Employment Equity Act review: Real change is long overdue 

PSAC wants to see sweeping recommendations to strengthen Canada's Employment Equity Act when the task force reviewing the Act releases its final report next month.

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Parks Canada: Moratorium lifted on automatic leave cash-out

PSAC and the Parks Canada Agency have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to lift the moratorium on the automatic cash-out of vacation and compensatory leave for Parks Canada members. Parks Canada members will have an opportunity to submit a leave liquidation management plan to liquidate excess leave balances beginning April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.

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Register now: National Day of Action, November 28

Join PSAC members from across the country for our National Day of Action on November 28.

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NEW DATE: Workshop on trauma-informed engagement with Indigenous members 

This workshop will explore how intergenerational trauma can impact our work as union leaders and activists and discuss best practices for supporting and representing members impacted by these traumas.
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Victory for SSO members: Arbitration ruling moves toward parity with PA group

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Bullying education workers can’t go unchallenged: Ford government has overstepped – again.

By using the notwithstanding clause to impose a new contract, the Ford government is stripping workers of their constitutional right to free collective bargaining.