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March
6

6
March

NAV CANADA: Tentative agreement ratified by members [1]

PSAC members in the NAV CANADA bargaining unit voted in favour of the tentative agreement struck with the employer thanks to the hard work from our bargaining team and members across the country.

March
2

2
March

PSAC opposes contracting out of public sector work at House of Commons committee [2]

PSAC continues to oppose and stop the privatization of federal public service work, most recently by participating in a study on outsourcing being conducted by the House of Commons’ Government Oper

March
2

2
March

Unions and veterans call for end to privatization of veteran rehabilitation services [3]

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Union of Veterans Affairs Employees (UVAE) join veterans and their advocates calling for the Liberal government to cancel a new $570 million dollar contract for veteran rehabilitation services in Canada.

March
1

1
March

PSAC supporting a strong anti-scab law [4]

PSAC has been participating in consultations on new anti-scab legislation, attending in-person and virtual roundtables with the Minister of Labour and department officials, other labour allies, and

March
1

1
March

Seven years and counting: the Phoenix pay disaster still impacting workers today [5]

We are marking yet another bleak anniversary – the seventh year of the Phoenix pay disaster.

February
28

28
February

CFIA members: Register for national virtual bargaining townhalls [6]

PSAC members in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) group are invited to register for national virtual townhall meetings to hear directly from bargaining team members about the latest on CFIA bargaining.

February
28

28
February

Seven years of Phoenix pay issues add insult to injury for federal workers fighting for decent wages [7]

By Chris Aylward, National President, Public Service Alliance of Canada

February
28

28
February

Black History Month: Watch our panel celebrating Black labour leadership and creating better workplaces for all [8]

This Black History Month, we’re highlighting Black leaders in the labour movement: how they started, what drives them, and what advice they have for other activists. We are sharing this insightful, engaging, and inspiring conversation in case you missed the live panel.

February
24

24
February

Reminder: there is still time to file claims due to Phoenix impacts [9]

PSAC members who have suffered personal or financial consequences due to Phoenix, whether they are current or former employe

February
22

22
February

PSAC donates $15,000 to support emergency relief in Turkey and Syria [10]

PSAC’s Social Justice Fund has donated $15,000 to Oxfam to support emergency relief in Turkey and Syria, following the February 6 earthquake — the worst to hit the region in nearly 100 years. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed more than 40,000 people, with the death count still climbing, and left millions more displaced without shelter from the freezing temperatures.

February
20

20
February

PSAC’s dental plan complaint finally heard months later [11]

In June, PSAC filed an unfair labour practice [12] (ULP) complaint against Treasury Board for stalling negotiations for a new dental care plan for our members. The complaint was finally heard by an adjudicator January 9 to 12.

February
20

20
February

Phoenix overpayments: more letters expected this year, and how PSAC is taking action [13]

We are in the second year of the government’s aggressive and heavy-handed plan to recover overpayments caused by Phoenix.

February
17

17
February

Parks Canada: Almost a year since bargaining kicked off, team declares impasse [14]

The Parks Canada bargaining team had more than 5,000 members across the country top of mind when they made the tough decision to declare an impasse late last week. This decision follows nearly a year of bargaining with the employer, who has come to the table with no mandate to bargain, no monetary proposal, and no serious engagement on important issues our team has at the table. While the Parks Canada continues to stall, we continue to fight for a fair contract.

February
17

17
February

PA PIC report: Recommendations a step forward but fall short of inflation [15]

The Public Interest Commission (PIC) report for the PA and Common Issues tables offers a pathway to make gains for workers, but still falls short of PSAC’s demands to reach a fair contract that keeps up with the rising cost of living.

February
16

16
February

CFIA: Employer tables concessions in response to PSAC proposals [16]

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) tabled unacceptable concessions when they met with our bargaining team January 31 to February 2. The employer's proposals would roll back provisions currently found in the collective agreement, including employment transition, hours of work, call-back pay, standby and reporting pay.