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April
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April

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.
April
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April

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.
April
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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.

April
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April

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

April
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April

Canada Post: Bargaining deferred until 2026

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

April
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April

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. 
April
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April

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.
April
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April

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. 
April
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April

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.

April
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April

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.

Updates

May
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May

Help with Phoenix Pay Issues

In recent months, everyone has been overwhelmed by the changes in their work and home life because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

April
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April

Phoenix: Recovery of salary overpayments during the COVID-19 pandemic

In our regular communication with the government, we have received the following notice regarding the recovery of salary overpayments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March
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March

Phoenix replacement announcement: PSAC demands answers 

PSAC National President Chris Aylward made the following statement: 

February
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February

Get reimbursed for Phoenix-related tax issues

As the tax filing deadline quickly approaches, we know that Phoenix has made tax season extra stressful for many public service workers.

February
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February

Phoenix damages : everything you need to know about what we are negotiating

Much of what PSAC members have heard about Phoenix damages focuses on the gove

February
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February

Four years of Phoenix: workers rally for compensation and faster progress

As the Phoenix pay disaster hits the four year mark, PSAC members across Canada are holding public protests to increase pressure for government action. Their demands are simple:

February
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February

A list of our top Phoenix-related bargaining demands

Aside from compensation for Phoenix damages, the impact of the Phoenix pay system is a central bargaining issue for each of PSAC’s federal public service bargaining units.

February
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February

PSAC Statement on the Phoenix victims data breach

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is alarmed to learn that the

February
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February

RCMP employees must be kept off Phoenix

The federal government must halt its plan to move 4000 RCMP civilian members from their stable and well-functioning pay system over to the disastrous Phoenix pay system.
February
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February

Government expands Phoenix claims process; continues to deny PSAC members fair compensation

The federal government has announced the expansion of the Phoenix expense claims process to include an additional element to accept claims for severe financial hardship.

January
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January

TB bargaining: Government squanders mediation opportunity

Last week, mediation between Treasury Board and PSAC ended without a tentative agreement as government representatives refused to make progress on PSAC’s key demands.

June
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June

National Public Service Week: You deserve a fair contract and Phoenix settlement

This year's National Public Service Week is happening while 140,000 PSAC members are fighting to reach fair collective agreements and proper compensation for the Phoenix disaster.

May
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May

Phoenix: PBO report proves Trudeau’s damages offer is not enough

The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released a report on the inevitable expenses associated with stabilizing, and ultimately replacing, the broken Phoenix pay system.

May
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May

Statement from PSAC President Chris Aylward on the PBO Report: Replacing the Federal Pay System

The figures released today by the Parliamentary Budget Officer come as no surprise to PSAC or

May
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May

Trudeau’s Phoenix compensation offer not good enough – PSAC determined to get the fair settlement its members deserve

PSAC President Chris Aylward issued the following statement: