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June
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June

National Public Service Week: When we stick together, we win together

Statement from PSAC National President Chris Aylward 

National Public Service Week – June 11 to 17 – is a time to recognize the many contributions of federal public service workers to our country and our communities. 

June
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June

PSAC remote work agreement a ‘watershed moment’ for workers’ rights in Canada

Together, more than 155,000 PSAC members led the fight for better remote work protections during this round of negotiations – and we won. The gains you made by taking strike action will benefit not just PSAC members, but all workers in Canada.  

June
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June

PSAC’s Anti-Racism Action Plan: meaningful change means real action – not just words

In 2021, PSAC launched the Anti-Racism Action Plan to review how our union serves, mobilizes, engages and represents Indigenous, Black, Asian and racialized members and works to address harm and build a truly anti-racist union. 

June
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June

PSAC continues to push for change at the Canadian Human Rights Commission

Last month, PSAC made a presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on anti-Black racism, sexism and systemic discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), and more broadly throughout the federal public service.  

May
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May

FB bargaining: Pushing back against CBSA plan for self-checkout at border    

Our FB bargaining team met with the employer May 24-25 for the first bargaining session since the government introduced the 2023 federal budget and Bill C-47, the Budget Implementation Act. It was our first opportunity to oppose the changes outlined in Bill C-47 since we postponed negotiations in April in solidarity with striking Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency workers, and last met with the employer March 21-23.
May
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May

CRA Ratification votes to be held May 24 to June 16 

Ratification votes for PSAC-UTE members working at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will begin on May 24 and end June 16 at 12 noon ET.  

May
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May

Treasury Board ratification votes to be held May 24 to June 16

Ratification votes for PSAC members in the four Treasury Board groups will begin on May 24 and end on June 16 at noon ET.  

May
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May

RCMP Civilian Members to participate in Treasury Board ratification votes, terms and conditions remain frozen 

More than 600 Civilian Members of the RCMP, who now form part of our Treasury Board bargaining units, will be asked for the first time to participate in the Treasury Board ratification vote process when it’s announced in the coming days.
May
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May

Parks Canada bargaining proceeding to mediation and PIC to continue fight for a fair contract  

Last week, the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) appointed a Public Interest Commission (PIC) to help advance negotiations for 5,000 Parks Canada members. The appointment of the PIC follows PSAC’s declaration of impasse after a year –and –a half of bargaining. 

May
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May

PSAC-UTE ratification kit, including the full text of the agreement, now available 

On May 3, the PSAC-UTE bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with Canada Revenue Agency. The bargaining team recommends ratification of the new agreement. 

May
10
10
May

Bear Witness Day: We are all responsible for defending the rights of Indigenous children

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
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10
May

SV group ratification kit, including the full text of the agreement, now available

On May 1, PSAC’s SV bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with Treasury Board. The bargaining team recommends ratification of the new agreement.