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February
13

13
February

PSAC members raise concerns with Phoenix pay system replacement [1]

PSAC members are already raising red flags about Dayforce, the expected pay system to replace Phoenix that’s being tested during a cross-country roadshow and virtual sessions for federal public service workers.

February
12

12
February

Your guide to workforce adjustment protections [2]

The federal government’s Refocusing Government Spending Initiative has outlined $15 billion in public service cuts over the next four years, leaving thousands of workers uncertain about their future. As federal departments move forward with mandated cuts, PSAC is committed to ensuring members have the resources they need to navigate potential workforce adjustment situations.

February
7

7
February

SV members vote in favour of arbitration as a dispute resolution process [3]

Members of the Treasury Board Operational Services (SV) bargaining group have voted in favour of arbitration as a dispute resolution process for the next round of bargaining set to begin later this year.

February
6

6
February

Phoenix failures persist as government announce they failed to meet targets — again [4]

The federal government has once again fallen short in addressing the ongoing Phoenix pay system disaster. On January 23, the government announced they won’t meet their target to eliminate the backlog of Phoenix cases, as only 27 per cent of the overall target has been achieved.

February
6

6
February

Walking in Our Truth Together: Learn about Métis history and resilience in Module 4 [5]

Module 4 of PSAC's online course, Walking in Our Truth Together, is now available. This essential program, rooted in Truth and Reconciliation, explores the histories, rights, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples.

February
3

3
February

Black History Month 2025 [6]

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate achievements, and recommit to building a future rooted in justice and equity. Black history is Canadian history. It is woven into the very fabric of Canada’s identity and progress.

February
3

3
February

Canada post bargaining update [7]

This week, the bargaining team met with the employer for a third time since negotiations began on August 20, 2024.

January
30

30
January

Registration open: 2025 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference [8]

Please note that registrations submissions are now closed.

January
29

29
January

National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia [9]

On the evening of January 29, 2017, a person entered the Islamic Cultural Centre in Québec City and killed six people and i

January
27

27
January

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Commemoration Through Education [10]

January 27, 2025 marks 80 years since Jewish victims of the Nazi regime in Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest concentration camp of the Holocaust, were liberated.

January
27

27
January

Federal unions join forces to launch new remote work campaign [11]

Federal unions representing more than 330,000 workers have launched a national campaign [12]

January
22

22
January

PSAC hosts DCL roundtable; focuses on growth [13]

PSAC members from across the country came together for the Directly Chartered Local (DCL) roundtable in December 2024, focusing on the key issues that matter most to workers.

January
20

20
January

Canada’s immigration backlog in jeopardy after government cuts thousands of frontline staff; workers left in limbo [14]

Today’s announcement of 3,300 job cuts at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is a devastating blow to the public services families, businesses, and communities in Canada rely on, warns the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and its component union, the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU).

January
7

7
January

Prorogation halts progress for workers, but our fight continues [15]

Prime Minister Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament until March 24 puts an abrupt stop to all legislative progress, wiping out nearly all bills that haven’t been passed yet. This includes the Fall Economic Statement — along with its promises of pension fairness for thousands of frontline federal workers, such as border services staff and firefighters, and tax rebates for personal support workers, some of the lowest-paid health care heroes in Canada.

January
7

7
January

PSAC fights for good pensions in the private and para-public sector [16]

A pension offers financial security by providing steady income and peace of mind during retirement. While defined contribution (DC) plans are common in Canada, they are less reliable compared to defined benefit (DB) plans. DB plans guarantee retirees a predictable income for life, offering stability and protection throughout their retirement.