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PSAC denounces election pledges to defund equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada’s public service

PSAC strongly opposes pledges by both the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois this federal election to defund equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the federal public service.
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PSAC reiterates call for an immediate arms embargo on Israel

Despite the January 19 ceasefire, the indiscriminate bombing of the civilian population of Gaza has resumed. PSAC urgently renews its call for the Government of Canada to impose an immediate arms embargo on Israel.
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April

NPF members gear up for the next round of bargaining

PSAC-UNDE members from the Non-Public Funds (NPF) came together in Ottawa in March to collaborate and build momentum for the

April
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April

PSAC welcomes Liberal leader Mark Carney’s commitments to frontline workers and border security

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) welcomes the Liberal Party’s renewed commitment to provide equitable retirement benefits for thousands of frontline federal workers.

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PSAC serves notice to bargain for SV members

PSAC served notice to begin bargaining with Treasury Board on behalf of over 11,000 members of the

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Canada Post: Bargaining deferred until 2026

PSAC-UPCEs bargaining team have agreed with the employer to defer negotiations until 2026.  

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Don’t let Trump’s anti-worker agenda come to Canada

Donald Trump has launched one of the most aggressive assaults on workers' rights in modern U.S. history. With the stroke of a pen, his executive order has wiped out collective bargaining rights for over one million federal workers. This unprecedented attack to exempt workers from union protections is part of a larger effort to silence unions that have “declared war on President Trump’s agenda,” according to a fact sheet released by the White House. 
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DeSousa: Now is not the time to cut public service jobs

The growing threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to Canada’s economy, security and sovereignty will impact all of us.
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NAV CANADA: Team makes progress as bargaining continues 

The NAV CANADA bargaining team met with the employer February 25 to 27 and March 25 to 27. We reached an agreement on several issues, including the right to take nursing breaks without loss of pay. We also negotiated language clarifying the leave request process and granting of overtime. 
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Registration open: 2025 PSAC National Women’s Conference

PSAC's 2025 National Women’s Conference will be held in person November 21-23, 2025 in Toronto.

April
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April

Changes to the Telework Directive: What you need to know

Treasury Board has announced updates to the Telework Directive effective April 1, 2025.

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Walking in Our Truth Together: Learn about Inuit Ways of Life and First Nations diversity in Modules 5 and 6

Modules 5 and 6 of PSAC's online course, Walking in Our Truth Together, are now available.