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November
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November

Canada’s public services at risk: PSAC pushes back against cuts

Without prior consultation, the government unilaterally announced their plans to cut costs across the federal public service during a briefing with unions on the Refocusing Government Spending Initiative November 7.
October
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October

PSAC and TBS complete joint study on mental health support mechanisms in the federal workforce

Workplace mental health directly impacts employee well-being, productivity, and overall organizational success and is a crucial factor in creating a supportive, sustainable, and productive work env

October
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October

What you need to know about the telework joint panel process for federal workers 

PSAC has been working closely with components and federal government departments to establish joint union-management review panels. These panels provide a fair, case-by-case review process for resolving grievances related to remote work. 
October
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October

PSAC announces winners of 2024 scholarship program

PSAC thanks all participants who applied for their compelling and thought-provoking submissions.

October
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October

PSAC 2025 calendars now available!

Plan ahead for 2025 with our PSAC calendars, now available at PSAC regional offices across the country!

October
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October

PSAC calls for an investigation into telework policy failures

PSAC joins the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) in calling for the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates to launch a full investigation into the federal government's disastrous three-day in-office mandate.
October
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October

Black Class Action certification hearing approaches, PSAC increases financial support

Led by the Black Class Action Secretariat, the lawsuit seeks justice for Black employees who have faced discriminatory hiring and promotion practices in government roles since 1970.
October
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October

Government has opportunity to correct Harper-era wrongdoing, restore pension fairness to federal public service workers

The federal budget introduced by the Harper Conservatives in 2012 included provisions to convert the Federal Public Service Pension Plan into an unfair two-tier system.
October
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October

PSAC’s Social Justice Fund fights poverty in Northern Canada

These initiatives all highlight the critical role of the SJF in mitigating the effects of poverty in the territories, with a focus on food security and emergency support, ensuring that vulnerable communities have the resources they need to thrive.

October
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October

DFO must take action on dangerous working conditions for Fishery Officers 

A federal labour investigator has confirmed that PSAC members working as Fishery Officers in Atlantic Canada face serious threats from heavily armed criminals, particularly during illegal fishing operations. The investigator's report concludes that the officers' current protective equipment and tactical protocols are inadequate.
October
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October

Government refuses to take accountability for Canada Life fiasco 

In 2023, the government made the unilateral decision to transition the administration of the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) from Sun Life to Canada Life. This transition was so poorly executed that thousands of members saw their claims denied. Many ended up accumulating thousands of dollars in credit card debt because Canada Life would delay or wrongfully deny the reimbursement of costly medication.
October
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October

Survey shows strong support for remote work as productivity in the federal public service climbs 

Remote work isn’t just convenient, it’s common sense. And PSAC's research proves it. Survey results from PSAC, in partnership with spark*insights, show 81% of Canadians believe remote work is good for workers, and two-thirds say it boosts productivity. 

Updates

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:

April
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April

Government admits recent budget falls short on Phoenix funding – PSAC demands answers

Last month, PSAC raised concerns that the money the government had earmarked for Phoenix-related costs in the 2019 Budget

April
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April

Phoenix replacement: You can participate in the digital user expo

As part of ongoing efforts to replace the Phoenix pay system, the federal government is delivering a Digital User Expo until April 30, 2019

April
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April

Treasury Board bargaining: PSAC members ramp up pressure for a fair deal

For weeks, PSAC members across the country have been ramping up pressure on the Trudeau government to deliver a fair deal when bargaining resumes later this month.

April
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April

SNC Lavalin is one – but how many others are there? It’s time to have a conversation about government’s relationships with corporate Canada.

When talking about integrity and ethics, this federal government has said all the right things.

March
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March

What the 2019 Federal Budget means for PSAC members

With a low GDP to debt ratio, and a manageable deficit, this government had the opportunity to invest in making life better for everyone.