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December
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December

PSAC donates $100,000 to support striking Quebec public sector workers 

PSAC is donating $100,000 to support provincial public sector workers in Quebec during their strike for fair working conditions.
December
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December

CFIA collective agreement now available

The collective agreement for PSAC CFIA members is now available. The a

December
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December

International Human Rights Day: Dignity and equality for all

Each year on Human Rights Day December 10, we commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first example of a set of fundamental and indivisible human rights that apply to all people, everywhere.
December
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December

Canada Life fiasco: Richard’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, urge members to take action for the government to resolve issues with Canada Life, and wait for the outcome of the OGGO committee meeting that happened this week. 

December
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December

RCMP Civilian Members: update on wage increases, deeming and dues

As part of the collective agreement PSAC secured for Treasury Board units during this round of bargaining, the $2,500 pensionable lump-sum payment and wage increases should have now been issued for all eligible PSAC members in the PA, SV, TC, and EB groups, including “pay-matched” RCMP Civilian Members (CMs).
December
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December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: Fostering more inclusive workplaces

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognized December 3, serves as a crucial platform for promoting awareness and support for disability-related issues.

December
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December

FB bargaining: Public Interest Commission dates set, mobilization escalates

After impasse is declared a PIC hearing is a legislatively imposed component of the negotiations process.
December
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December

PSAC and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency sign collective agreement

PSAC and CFIA representatives have signed the new collective agreement for the CFIA bargaining unit, representing over 4000 members across Canada.

December
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December

World AIDS Day: PSAC partners with leader in queer men’s health on HIV prevention research 

In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1, PSAC is proud to announce a partnership with MAX Ottawa, a community organization for queer men’s health. This marks the first step in a campaign aimed at advocating for better HIV treatment, including universal coverage of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly effective medicine for preventing HIV.
November
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November

PSAC donates $50,000 for humanitarian aid in Gaza 

PSAC has pledged $50,000 for urgent humanitarian relief in Gaza as the conflict continues to escalate. More than half of Gaza’s population has been forced to flee their homes, and reports say more than 14,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began following the October 7 Hamas attack that killed more than 1,200 Israelis.
November
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November

Non-Public Funds: Strong strike mandates adopted in Quebec, national mobilization underway

The members of each Non-Public Funds unit in Quebec have formally adopted a powerful strike mandate, signalling their collective commitment to fair and equitable working conditions.
November
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November

NAV CANADA national bargaining conference: members of equity groups encouraged to apply

PSAC is issuing a call-out for equity group members to attend the NAV CANADA national bargaining conference.