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April
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April

Sign up today for PSAC’s virtual convention preparation course

For the first time in PSAC’s history, our union’s regional conventions are taking place virtually, and we’re now offering an online course to help members prepare. 

April
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April

PA and TC groups begin talks with Treasury Board on developing mental health support for at-risk workers

In the last round of negotiations, the Program and Administrative Services (PA) and

April
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April

House of Commons votes to designate August 1 as Emancipation Day

On March 24, Members of Parliament voted unanimously to legislate the acknowledgement of Emancipation Day to be on August 1

March
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March

Black History Month panel discussions - now available

As part of Black History Month 2021, PSAC organized a series of panel discussions that looked at the issues facing Black workers and to honor the contributions of Black labour activists in this cou

March
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March

PSAC wins tuition parity for international students at Queen’s University

In a historic win, PSAC has brought an end to sky-high tuition fees for its international PhD members at Queen’s University.

March
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March

Canada Revenue Agency must stop contracting out call centre work

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has silently decided it will outsource roughly 130 jobs to a third-party contractor to answ

March
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March

Retro pay and economic increase schedule announced for Parks members

The Parks Canada Agency has announced the payment schedule for the implementation of monetary provisions in the 

March
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March

Contracting out at CFB Goose Bay creates uncertainty for workers and community

The Department of National Defence (DND) recently announced the

March
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March

FAQ: Statistical Survey Operations bargaining and consolidation

 

March
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March

EGs in the TC group: Negotiations towards parity with CFIA have begun

We have started our talks with Treasury Board and have tabled our position for full parity.

March
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March

Government must support NDP plan to take private profits out of long term care

As a first step, the NDP is urging the government to immediately transition Revera Inc. to public ownership.

March
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March

March 21: Fighting systemic racism pivotal to a just recovery

Canada’s experience over the last year has shown that the pandemic continues to have a greater impact on Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities.