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December
8

8
December

Canada Life fiasco: Richard’s story [1]

The government of Canada’s decision to transition to Canada Life to provide health insurance benefits for more than 1.7 million current and former federal public service workers and their dependents has caused frustrating challenges and delays for plan members. We’re highlighting some of the ongoing issues that members are facing as we continue to pressure the government, urge members to take action [2] for the government to resolve issues with Canada Life, and wait for the outcome of the OGGO committee meeting that happened this week.

December
6

6
December

RCMP Civilian Members: update on wage increases, deeming and dues [3]

As part of the collective agreement PSAC secured for Treasury Board units during this round of bargaining, the $2,500 pensionable lump-sum payment and wage increases should have now been issued for all eligible PSAC members in the PA, SV, TC, and EB groups, including “pay-matched” RCMP Civilian Members (CMs).

December
3

3
December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: Fostering more inclusive workplaces [4]

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognized December 3, serves as a crucial platform for promoting awareness and support for disability-related issues.

December
1

1
December

FB bargaining: Public Interest Commission dates set, mobilization escalates [5]

After impasse is declared a PIC hearing is a legislatively imposed component of the negotiations process.

December
1

1
December

PSAC and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency sign collective agreement [6]

PSAC and CFIA representatives have signed the new collective agreement for the CFIA bargaining unit, representing over 4000 members across Canada.

December
1

1
December

World AIDS Day: PSAC partners with leader in queer men’s health on HIV prevention research [7]

In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1, PSAC is proud to announce a partnership with MAX Ottawa, a community organization for queer men’s health. This marks the first step in a campaign aimed at advocating for better HIV treatment, including universal coverage of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly effective medicine for preventing HIV.

November
29

29
November

PSAC donates $50,000 for humanitarian aid in Gaza [8]

PSAC has pledged $50,000 for urgent humanitarian relief in Gaza as the conflict continues to escalate. More than half of Gaza’s population has been forced to flee their homes, and reports say more than 14,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began following the October 7 Hamas attack that killed more than 1,200 Israelis.

November
28

28
November

Non-Public Funds: Strong strike mandates adopted in Quebec, national mobilization underway [9]

The members of each Non-Public Funds unit in Quebec have formally adopted a powerful strike mandate, signalling their collective commitment to fair and equitable working conditions.

November
28

28
November

NAV CANADA national bargaining conference: members of equity groups encouraged to apply [10]

PSAC is issuing a call-out for equity group members to attend the NAV CANADA national bargaining conference.

November
28

28
November

Bilingualism allowance review: Increase and expand [11]

After the last round of negotiations between PSAC and Treasury Board, a review of the Bilingualism Bonus Directive was laun

November
27

27
November

Take action for child care: November 30 [12]

A universally accessible, affordable, public and not-for-profit child care system in Canada is the most important equalizer for children and families alike – particularly those who are already marginalized.

November
24

24
November

Staff of the Non-Public Funds: Keeping up the fight for members [13]

Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearings for Staff of the Non-Public Funds (NPF) members in Ottawa, Kingston, Bagotville, Montreal-St. Jean, Valcartier, and Petawawa have concluded. We’ve received the first report from the Petawawa PIC, which supports our key bargaining demand: a national pay grid for NPF members across the country is long overdue.

November
24

24
November

Clean water for all: Join the ongoing fight [14]

Every day, thousands of Canadians live without access to one of the most fundamental human rights: safe and clean water.

November
23

23
November

Staff of the Non-Public Funds: Our wages do not match the value of our work [15]

My name is Kris Klith and I am a fitness and sport instructor at the Canadian Forces Base in Kingston, Ont., where I work as part of the Staff of the Non-Public Funds.

November
22

22
November

Federal economic statement: Invest in Canadian families, halt public service cuts [16]

The 2023 budget outlined $15 billion in cuts to programs and services over the next four years, and this week’s update adds another $3 billion in spending reductions.