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June
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June

PSAC encourages Carney government to invest in the public safety workforce in response to Bill C-2

On June 4, 2025, the government introduced Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act.
June
13
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June

National Public Service Week: Public service workers make Canada strong  

National Public Service Week — June 15–21 — is a time to say thank you. To the workers who show up through crises and in everyday moments, who keep public services running and communities supported. Your work matters, and it deserves to be celebrated. 
June
6
6
June

New round of Treasury Board bargaining begins this month 

Bargaining teams for the PA, SV, TC and EB groups are heading back to the table this month for their first meetings with the employer — talks that will set the tone for the months ahead as we negotiate new contracts for more than 120,000 federal public service workers. 
May
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May

RCMP civilian members ratify tentative agreement

PSAC and USJE members working at the RCMP have voted in favour of ratifying their tentative agreement.

May
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May

Phoenix: Have you received an overpayment letter? Here’s what to know before you respond 

If you’ve received a letter from your department asking you to repay a Phoenix overpayment — especially one from years ago — you’re not alone. Thousands of PSAC members have been asked to pay back alleged overpayments, some dating back nearly a decade.
May
28
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May

The new government must follow through on its promises to the public service

Yesterday’s Speech from the Throne highlighted the need to reduce the cost of living, build more affordable homes, expand food inspection, support national parks, and increase security in our communities and at our borders. It’s clear the government ideally wants to deliver on all of these priorities, but the reality is, it can’t be done without a robust public service. 

May
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May

Federal court upholds harmful caps on human rights damages: PSAC to continue advocating for legislative change

The Federal Court has

May
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May

DeSousa: Now is the time to strengthen Canada’s safety net

The following op-ed by Sharon DeSousa, PSAC National President, was published in the Ottawa Citizen. 

May
27
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May

CFIA bargaining: Tell us how to improve your next contract

PSAC is getting ready for the next round of bargaining for over 4,180 members working at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
May
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May

RCMP civilian members: vote extension

PSAC has extended the voting period and organized two additional info sessions for members. These info sessions provide an overview of the agreement and offer the opportunity to ask questions about the details of the contract. 

May
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May

1,100 jobs cut at Service Canada and CRA, threatening vital public services

The recent announcements of job cuts at Employment and Social Development of Canada (ESDC) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CR

May
23
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May

Union files policy grievances over Transport Canada’s mishandling of workforce adjustment 

Two policy grievances have been filed with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board in response to Transport Canada’s failure to follow the workforce adjustment (WFA) provisions outlined in our collective agreements with Treasury Board. 

Updates

May
29
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May

Phoenix: Have you received an overpayment letter? Here’s what to know before you respond 

If you’ve received a letter from your department asking you to repay a Phoenix overpayment — especially one from years ago — you’re not alone. Thousands of PSAC members have been asked to pay back alleged overpayments, some dating back nearly a decade.
March
4
4
March

DeSousa: 9 years of Phoenix, the payroll disaster that's burning workers

The following op-ed by Sharon DeSousa, PSAC National President, was published in the Ottawa Citizen and other Postmedia papers. 
February
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February

Government downplays Phoenix pay system failures while workers continue to suffer nine years later 

As the Phoenix pay system marks its ninth anniversary, PSAC continues to call for compensation for tens of thousands of federal public service workers still being impacted by pay problems.
February
13
13
February

PSAC members raise concerns with Phoenix pay system replacement 

PSAC members are already raising red flags about Dayforce, the expected pay system to replace Phoenix that’s being tested during a cross-country roadshow and virtual sessions for federal public service workers.
February
6
6
February

Phoenix failures persist as government announce they failed to meet targets — again 

The federal government has once again fallen short in addressing the ongoing Phoenix pay system disaster. On January 23, the government announced they won’t meet their target to eliminate the backlog of Phoenix cases, as only 27 per cent of the overall target has been achieved. 
December
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December

Phoenix replacement Dayforce is being tested, and we need your feedback 

Public Services and Procurement Canada is currently testing Dayforce as a potential replacement for the Phoenix pay system through a series of User Awareness Sessions and the National Lobby Roadshow. These events are designed to give workers a chance to explore the platform, but PSAC has concerns about whether the results of these sessions will genuinely reflect members’ experiences.
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.
March
1
1
March

State of Phoenix: eight years of the pay debacle

This week marks yet another unfortunate milestone in the history of a pay system that continues to harm hundreds of thousands of federal public service workers. From an overwhelming backlog in pay transactions to compromised opportunities for career advancement and delayed retirement plans, this pay system continues to take a heavy toll on our members.

February
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February

UPDATED: Taxability of Phoenix damages – victory for members across the country

Retired and former PSAC members: If you are a retired or former PSAC member and received your Phoenix general damages payment in 2022 or

February
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February

Largest federal public sector unions call for ongoing Phoenix damages on 8th anniversary

Unions representing more than 260,000 federal public sector workers are calling on the government to negotiate ongoing damages for workers who continue to be impacted by the Phoenix pay system disaster.

October
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October

PSAC files policy grievances over Phoenix overpayments recovery

PSAC has filed policy grievances challenging the government’s unilateral recovery of Phoenix overpayments without notice on behalf of PSAC members working for Treasury Board, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Parks Canada.  
July
11
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July

Public Service Employee Survey: Phoenix debacle drags on, remote work still top of mind

The results of the 2022 Public Service Employee Survey show that – even seven years on – the effects of the Phoenix pay disaster still impact a significant number of federal public service workers.

April
6
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April

Update: Phoenix damages taxability and deadline to object

In 2020, PSAC negotiated Phoenix general damages for approximately 165,000 PSAC members to compensate for the stress, aggravation and pain and suffering they endured because of the broken pay system.

March
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March

Seven years and counting: the Phoenix pay disaster still impacting workers today

We are marking yet another bleak anniversary – the seventh year of the Phoenix pay disaster.

February
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February

Seven years of Phoenix pay issues add insult to injury for federal workers fighting for decent wages

By Chris Aylward, National President, Public Service Alliance of Canada