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December
15

15
December

Staff of the Non-Public Funds: Progress towards national pay grid as 94% vote in favour of strike action [1]

Members of Staff of the Non-Public Funds (NPF) bargaining units in Kingston, Petawawa, Ottawa, Valcartier, Montreal-St. Jean and Bagotville have provided a strong strike mandate—averaging 94% in favour of strike action--after votes were held from November 20 to December 14.

December
15

15
December

PSAC donates $100,000 to support striking Quebec public sector workers [2]

PSAC is donating $100,000 to support provincial public sector workers in Quebec during their strike for fair working conditions.

December
11

11
December

CFIA collective agreement now available [3]

The collective agreement for PSAC CFIA members is now available [4]. The a

December
8

8
December

International Human Rights Day: Dignity and equality for all [5]

Each year on Human Rights Day December 10, we commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first example of a set of fundamental and indivisible human rights that apply to all people, everywhere.

December
8

8
December

Canada Life fiasco: Richard’s story [6]

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 [7] 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 [8]

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 [9]

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 [10]

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 [11]

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 [12]

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 [13]

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 [14]

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 [15]

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 [16]

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 [17]

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.