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June
18
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June

FB bargaining: Negotiations begin for border services group 

PSAC and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) have officially launched a new round of negotiations with Treasury Board and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) as part of the ongoing fight to make CBSA a better place to work for more than 9,000 PSAC-CIU members in the FB Group. 
June
18
18
June

CFIA bargaining: first bargaining days set

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has agreed to meet the Agriculture Union (PSAC-AGR) bargaining team on September 22 and 23 for a first bargaining session. 

June
17
17
June

SV bargaining: union pushes for real protections and respect

Our SV bargaining team met with the employer June 9-10 and continued to push for proposals that recognize the realities of our work and the priorities members have set for this round. While we put additional effort into refining and explaining our proposals, we made it clear that we will not accept concessions that undermine those priorities. 

June
12
12
June

National Public Service Week: Your work keeps this country running 

This National Public Service Week, we celebrate and thank public service workers for everything they do to support people across Canada.  
June
12
12
June

PSAC pushes back on federal AI strategy 

The federal government has unveiled its national strategy on artificial intelligence, committing over $2 billion in funding. But Prime Minister Carney’s strategy is silent on what workers actually need: guarantees AI won’t replace workers, surveillance protections, and public accountability. 
June
9
9
June

CRA bargaining: Board agrees to bypass Public Interest Commission process

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has agreed with PSAC's request to bypass the lengthy Public Interest Commission (PIC) process for both the CRA and PA bargaining groups. 

June
9
9
June

PA bargaining: Board agrees to bypass Public Interest Commission process 

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has agreed with PSAC's request to bypass the Public Interest Commission (PIC) process for the PA bargaining group. 
June
5
5
June

Join us: National Day of Solidarity on June 17 keeps workers at the forefront

Wear black for bargaining on Wednesday, June 17, to show the employer that workers across the country are united.

June
5
5
June

EB bargaining: the parties remain at impasse following mediation

Our EB bargaining team met with Treasury Board for three days of mediation from June 2-4.  This was the first time our EB bargaining team had met with the employer since January and since declaring impasse in February.
June
3
3
June

Parks Canada bargaining: Addressing precarity for students and term employees

On May 27–28, our bargaining team met with the employer to continue negotiating a new collective agreement, with a strong focus on addressing precarity for workers, including students and term employees.  

June
1
1
June

Find Pride events in your region 

Pride season is underway, with celebrations taking place in communities across Canada throughout the summer. From marches and festivals to local community gatherings, Pride is an opportunity to celebrate, connect, and show your support for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. 
June
1
1
June

National Indigenous History Month: celebrating First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada, from coast to coast to coast. 

Updates

January
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15
January

Major Phoenix victory: no more gross payback for overpayments

Public service workers scored a major victory today after years of pressure from PSAC and its membership. 

December
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21
December

PSAC files complaint against Treasury Board/CBSA over delay to salary adjustments and retroactive pay

PSAC is taking action in response to Treasury Board/CBSA's failure to meet the implementation deadline for the latest collective agreement.

December
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20
December

PSAC files complaint against CFIA over delay to salary adjustments and retroactive pay

PSAC is taking action in response to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s failure to meet the implementation deadline for the latest collective agreement.

October
2
2
October

PSAC presents 2019 budget recommendations to Finance Committee

In the lead-up to the development of the annual federal budget, the House of Commons Finance Committee invites recommendations from interested parties and individuals.

April
26
26
April

Phoenix and grievances: What you need to know

You have the right to be paid correctly and on-time and, if you are not, you have the right to file a grievance.

June
7
7
June

Membership in Good Standing

Due to a Phoenix pay system problem, members who ought to be in good standing have been rendered not in good standing because their dues have abruptly stopped (despite their continued employment).

August
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22
August

Minister Foote finally meets with PSAC on Phoenix

After months of stalling, Minister Judy Foote finally met with National President Robyn Benson on August 19 to discuss the on-going problems with the Phoenix pay system

July
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28
July

Questions about the Phoenix pay system?

We have some answers to common questions about the new payroll system