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Alternative Federal Budget sets roadmap for stronger public services 

The AFB, released annually ahead of the federal budget, is a fiscally responsible roadmap that recommends important actions the government can and should take to build a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable Canada. 

August
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August

Public Service Health Care Plan: Canada Life transition update

Earlier this year, PSAC announced that we successfully negotiated key improvements to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) for federal public service workers, and the new plan came into effect on July 1, 2023.  

August
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August

Register today: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation panel discussion and beading session

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 is a national statutory holiday in honour of Indigenous children and survivors across Canada who were taken from their families and forced to attend residential schools. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on and commemorate the painful legacy and impact of residential schools. These children are Le Estcwicwéy̓ (pronounced “le squeak-way,” which translates to “the missing” in the language of the Tk‘emlúpsemc people in British Columbia.). 
August
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August

Royal Canadian Mint tentative agreement and ratification votes

Earlier this summer, PSAC’s bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with the Royal Canadian Mint that secures fair wages, better work-life balance and improves job security.  

August
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August

Summary of the CFIA group tentative agreement

In addition to the full ratification kit containing the details of the new CFIA agreement, here are more details on key impro

August
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August

Eligibility for strike pay on May 1 and May 4

PSAC members returning to work following the end of the Treasury Board strike on May 1, or the CRA strike on May 4, may be eligible for additional PSAC strike pay.
August
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August

FAQ: CFIA tentative agreement and ratification vote

August
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August

CFIA ratification votes begin August 23

Ratification votes for CFIA members will be held from August 23 to September 8 at 12 p.m. ET. 

August
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August

PSAC and the Union of Northern Workers contribute $150,000 to NWT wildfire emergency relief efforts

In response to devastating wildfires that continue to ravage the Northwest Territories, PSAC has donated $75,000 to bolster the $75,000 donation from the Union of Northern Workers (UNW), a component of PSAC, to the United Way Northwest Territories Emergency Response. An evacuation order has been issued for Yellowknife, a city of 20,000 people. Fires are not showing signs of slowing down. 
August
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August

EB collective agreement now available

The collective agreement for PSAC members in the EB bargaining unit is now available. The agreement was ratified by members on June 16, 2023 and signed on July 11, 2023. 

August
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August

SV collective agreement now available

The collective agreement for PSAC members in the SV bargaining unit is now available

August
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August

TC collective agreement now available

The collective agreement for PSAC members in the TC bargaining unit is now available. The agreement was