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July
11
11
July

Federal pension transfer under Ontario Sales Tax Administration Reform Process class action settlement, phase 2

PSAC is pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court has approved the settlement agreement reached in the class action involving employees who were required to pay higher pension transfer amounts because of a change in actuarial assumptions when they transferred from the Ontario Public Service to the Canada Revenue Agency as part of the Ontario Sales Tax Administration Reform Process.
July
5
5
July

Charges dropped against Alex Silas, union leader arrested on picket line 

On February 7th, 2024, Alex Silas, recently elected as the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s National Executive Vice President, was arrested at a picket line for merely supporting striking Non-Public Funds (NPF) workers.   
July
4
4
July

PSAC withdraws from federal telework meetings over lack of genuine consultation 

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s National Board of Directors has made the decision to withdraw from the federal government’s meetings on the implementation of the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace over a lack of real consultation and the government’s unilateral change to a three-day in-office mandate. 
July
4
4
July

Workers at Canada Border Services Agency ratify tentative agreement for more than 9,000 workers

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) members working at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their tentative agreement.
July
4
4
July

Victory: PSAC secures major improvements to the Public Service Dental Care Plan in arbitration

In an important victory for federal public service workers, an arbitration panel has ruled in favour of significant improvements to the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP) following an arbitration hearing on June 14. This binding arbitration award will lead to important changes to the plan, coming into effect January 1, 2025. 

July
4
4
July

FAQ: FB collective agreement implementation

We have compiled key questions and answers for you. 

July
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3
July

RCMP CM update: Townhall, survey, and next steps

We heard you loud and clear – the majority of CMs want to maintain their current status and benefits when transitioning to the terms of the Treasury Board collective agreements.
July
3
3
July

NAV CANADA bargaining is underway

The NAV CANADA bargaining team met and exchanged proposals with the employer for the first time on June 18-20.
June
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26
June

Government of Canada’s new strategy on racism fails to address real issues faced by federal sector workers

The federal government recently launched its new anti-racism strategy Changing Systems, Transforming Lives: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2028.  This new strategy is meant to set priorities to fight racism and discrimination in the federal public service, however it does not present pragmatic and long-term solutions to address systemic racism.

June
26
26
June

2024 National Triennial Convention: Newly elected leadership, union priorities and update on membership dues

Nearly 600 delegates attending PSAC’s 2024 National Triennial Convention

June
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25
June

Vast majority of PSAC members ready to take action on telework; Canadians support access to remote work

More than 65,000 PSAC members have responded to PSAC’s survey, following Treasury Board’s decision to increase their telework mandate and require federal public service workers to be in-office a minimum of three days per week. 

June
25
25
June

Quebec Non-Public Funds strikers return to work

After more than 170 days on strike, the Non-Public Funds (NPF) staff of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services at C

June
25
25
June

Hearing at Federal Court: PSAC and Parkdale Community Legal Services fight to remove caps on human rights damages

The Canadian Human Rights Act protects against discrimination by federal institutions, such as airlines, banks, telecommuni

June
25
25
June

PSAC calls for accessible emergency services in the North 

PSAC has launched a new campaign aiming to improve the accessibility of emergency services for the DHHSI communities across the northern territories because emergency services should always be inclusive and accessible. 
June
24
24
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.