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August
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August

Phoenix damages : new timelines and taxation appeal

New timelines for current PSAC members and former and retired members.
August
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August

In this election, we can make sure no one is left behind 

This election is Canada’s opportunity to choose leaders who will make life better for everyone: a government that will make investments in public services, take care of those who need help, correct

August
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August

This election, choose a government that supports workers

A federal election has been called. On Monday, September 20, Canadians will have the opportunity to choose our country’s path forward after the pandemic.

August
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August

PSAC statement on vaccination requirements for federal public service workers

On August 13, the federal government announced it will require COVID-19 vacc

August
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August

Federal government should do more to create greener workplaces: report

August
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August

FB group: Next steps to ratify the tentative agreement 

The FB bargaining team secured a tentative agreement with CBSA and Treasury Board August 6 that makes CBSA a better, safer place to work.
August
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August

FB group: Tentative agreement reached with CBSA/Treasury Board

After more than three years without a contract and unprecedented mobilization by FB members across Canada, the PSAC-CIU bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with Treasury Board and CBSA late Friday, August 6 following a 36-hour, round-the-clock, marathon negotiation session.
August
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August

CBSA employees secure deal with government hours after strike action at Canada’s borders

After an intense final round of negotiations that lasted more than 36 hours, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) late Friday, August 6. 

August
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August

Statement from Chris Aylward, PSAC national president, on mandatory vaccinations in federal workplaces

We are following the federal government’s announcement today closely, and we will be in a position to comment on mandatory vaccinations in the workplace once the government puts forward a proposal

August
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August

9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees to begin job action Friday

Travelers and commercial traffic entering Canada should expect long lineups and lengthy delays at border crossings and airports starting Friday, August 6 as nearly 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees begin job action across the country.  
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August

PSAC-CIU begins sweeping job action this Friday, August 6 

PSAC-CIU has given official strike notice to the government, which means effective Friday, August 6 at 6:00 a.m. (EDT), all FB members will begin work-to-rule action across the country. 

July
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July

FB group: Renewed talks with CBSA stalled, union prepares for strike action

After returning to the bargaining table for two days of renewed negotiations with Treasury Board, talks stalled between PSAC-CIU and Treasury Board July 30.