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July
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July

FAQ: FB collective agreement implementation

We have compiled key questions and answers for you. 

July
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July

RCMP CM update: Townhall, survey, and next steps

We heard you loud and clear – the majority of CMs want to maintain their current status and benefits when transitioning to the terms of the Treasury Board collective agreements.
July
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July

NAV CANADA bargaining is underway

The NAV CANADA bargaining team met and exchanged proposals with the employer for the first time on June 18-20.
June
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June

Government of Canada’s new strategy on racism fails to address real issues faced by federal sector workers

The federal government recently launched its new anti-racism strategy Changing Systems, Transforming Lives: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2028.  This new strategy is meant to set priorities to fight racism and discrimination in the federal public service, however it does not present pragmatic and long-term solutions to address systemic racism.

June
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June

2024 National Triennial Convention: Newly elected leadership, union priorities and update on membership dues

Nearly 600 delegates attending PSAC’s 2024 National Triennial Convention

June
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June

Vast majority of PSAC members ready to take action on telework; Canadians support access to remote work

More than 65,000 PSAC members have responded to PSAC’s survey, following Treasury Board’s decision to increase their telework mandate and require federal public service workers to be in-office a minimum of three days per week. 

June
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June

Quebec Non-Public Funds strikers return to work

After more than 170 days on strike, the Non-Public Funds (NPF) staff of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services at C

June
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June

Hearing at Federal Court: PSAC and Parkdale Community Legal Services fight to remove caps on human rights damages

The Canadian Human Rights Act protects against discrimination by federal institutions, such as airlines, banks, telecommuni

June
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June

PSAC calls for accessible emergency services in the North 

PSAC has launched a new campaign aiming to improve the accessibility of emergency services for the DHHSI communities across the northern territories because emergency services should always be inclusive and accessible. 
June
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June

Navigating the Phoenix adjudication process under the 2020 damages agreement 

Starting June 24, a new adjudication process is available for both current and former Treasury Board employees affected by the 2020 Phoenix pay system damages agreement. This process was negotiated by PSAC and is designed to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently if your claim for severe impacts has been denied.
June
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June

Telework is the new frontier in workers' rights

The history of workers’ rights in Canada proves that, when it comes to creating the future of work, unions will inevitably be the ones turning the radical into the routine.
June
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June

Canada Life: PSAC pleased parliamentary committee recommends compensation to members

PSAC welcomes several of the recommendations from the parliamentary committee investigating the Canada Life fiasco, which support the union’s calls for federal public service workers to be compensated for issues with the health care plan change.