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March
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March

Never stop protecting water: Sharing our stories

In honour of World Water Day, and part of our ongoing Still Thirsty for Justice campaign, PSAC is hosting a virtual panel di

March
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March

Canada Post national bargaining conference: members of equity groups encouraged to apply

The PSAC-UPCE collective agreement will expire on August 31, 2024. In preparation for the next round of bargaining, PSAC and the Union of Postal Communication Employees (UPCE) will host a bargaining conference on May 9-11, 2024 in Ottawa.  

March
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March

PSAC 2024 budget submission highlights improvements to public services, increased supports for all Canadians

PSAC’s submission to the Minister of Finance in advance of the 2024 Federal Budget outlines several recommendations, including providing funding to resolve the Phoenix pay disaster, pausing proposed cuts to public services until a full analysis can be performed, modernizing the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Act, and settling the Black Class Action lawsuit.

March
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March

PSAC disappointed Court of Appeal upholds Quebec’s secularism law

PSAC is disappointed by the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold Quebec’s Loi sur la laïcité de l'État (Bill 21) which prev

March
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March

The real story behind the NPF wage fight 

After renewed NPF negotiations broke off again last week, Ian Poulter, CEO of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), which employs Staff of the Non-Public Funds (NPF), sent an email to employees panning the union.
March
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March

State of Phoenix: eight years of the pay debacle

This week marks yet another unfortunate milestone in the history of a pay system that continues to harm hundreds of thousands of federal public service workers. From an overwhelming backlog in pay transactions to compromised opportunities for career advancement and delayed retirement plans, this pay system continues to take a heavy toll on our members.

February
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February

UPDATED: Taxability of Phoenix damages – victory for members across the country

Retired and former PSAC members: If you are a retired or former PSAC member and received your Phoenix general damages payment in 2022 or

February
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February

PSAC files policy grievance for issues with Canada Life

PSAC has filed a policy grievance against Treasury Board for the poor management of the transfer of the Public Service Healt

February
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February

Public Service Dental Care Plan: Dates set for arbitration

PSAC and Treasury Board are heading to arbitration after negotiations to improve the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP) for over 185,000 PSAC members in the plan have broken down.  

February
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February

Largest federal public sector unions call for ongoing Phoenix damages on 8th anniversary

Unions representing more than 260,000 federal public sector workers are calling on the government to negotiate ongoing damages for workers who continue to be impacted by the Phoenix pay system disaster.

February
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February

Unified Action Against Systemic Discrimination in the Federal Public Service of Canada

In an unprecedented move to address systemic discrimination within the Federal Public Service of Canada, a coalition of leading organizations announced today a formal complaint against the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC).

February
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February

NPF strike continues after renewed talks fail to reach a deal 

After four days of renewed negotiations with the assistance of a mediator, PSAC-UNDE bargaining teams for striking NPF workers walked away from the table after the employer once again refused to budge on the critical issue of fair wages for our members who are the lowest-paid workers in the federal public service.