News

Latest news

April
11
11
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
11
11
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
11
11
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
10
10
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
10
10
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
8
8
April

Canada Post: Bargaining deferred until 2026

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

April
4
4
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
3
3
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
3
3
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
2
2
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
2
2
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
1
1
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

April
29
29
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
24
24
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
5
5
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
4
4
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
29
29
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.

March
19
19
March

Budget 2019: Phoenix funding improves, but falls short of ending pay nightmares and compensating workers

PSAC welcomes the new funding commitments made in today’s budget to address the Phoenix pay disaster, but they fall significantly short of what is required to end the pay nightmares of Canada’s fed

March
13
13
March

A hundred workers block entrance at 1550 D’Estimauville Avenue in Quebec City

Approximately 100 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC-Quebec) blocked the entrance at 1550 Avenue D’Estimauville in Québec City where more than 700 public service employees work.

February
27
27
February

Phoenix: PSAC escalates pressure on government with buildings shutdown

This morning, over 500 PSAC members rallied and blocked entry into two major federal government buildings in Ottawa as they expressed their mounting frustrations with Phoenix and urged the Trudeau

February
26
26
February

Damning Public Service Employee Survey supports call for Phoenix damages

The recent Public Service Employee Survey confirms the massive impact it has had on hundreds of thousands of workers.

February
5
5
February

Phoenix Day of Action: On 3rd anniversary, PSAC to mobilize for damages and more progress

Three years after the launch of the Phoenix Pay System, thousands of PSAC members continue to be plagued by pay problems: they are underpaid, overpaid or not paid at all.

January
16
16
January

PSAC members invited to test potential Phoenix replacements

The government’s NextGen HR and Pay Team is hosting a serie

January
15
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
21
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
20
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.