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November
7

7
November

Canada’s public services at risk: PSAC pushes back against cuts [1]

Without prior consultation, the government unilaterally announced their plans to cut costs across the federal public service during a briefing with unions on the Refocusing Government Spending Initiative November 7.

October
30

30
October

PSAC and TBS complete joint study on mental health support mechanisms in the federal workforce [2]

Workplace mental health directly impacts employee well-being, productivity, and overall organizational success and is a crucial factor in creating a supportive, sustainable, and productive work env

October
25

25
October

What you need to know about the telework joint panel process for federal workers [3]

PSAC has been working closely with components and federal government departments to establish joint union-management review panels. These panels provide a fair, case-by-case review process for resolving grievances related to remote work.

October
24

24
October

PSAC announces winners of 2024 scholarship program [4]

PSAC thanks all participants who applied for their compelling and thought-provoking submissions.

October
24

24
October

PSAC 2025 calendars now available! [5]

Plan ahead for 2025 with our PSAC calendars, now available at PSAC regional offices across the country!

October
23

23
October

PSAC calls for an investigation into telework policy failures [6]

PSAC joins the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) in calling for the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates to launch a full investigation into the federal government's disastrous three-day in-office mandate.

October
18

18
October

Black Class Action certification hearing approaches, PSAC increases financial support [7]

Led by the Black Class Action Secretariat, the lawsuit seeks justice for Black employees who have faced discriminatory hiring and promotion practices in government roles since 1970.

October
17

17
October

Government has opportunity to correct Harper-era wrongdoing, restore pension fairness to federal public service workers [8]

The federal budget introduced by the Harper Conservatives in 2012 included provisions to convert the Federal Public Service Pension Plan into an unfair two-tier system.

October
17

17
October

PSAC’s Social Justice Fund fights poverty in Northern Canada [9]

These initiatives all highlight the critical role of the SJF in mitigating the effects of poverty in the territories, with a focus on food security and emergency support, ensuring that vulnerable communities have the resources they need to thrive.

October
11

11
October

DFO must take action on dangerous working conditions for Fishery Officers [10]

A federal labour investigator has confirmed that PSAC members working as Fishery Officers in Atlantic Canada face serious threats from heavily armed criminals, particularly during illegal fishing operations. The investigator's report concludes that the officers' current protective equipment and tactical protocols are inadequate.

October
11

11
October

Government refuses to take accountability for Canada Life fiasco [11]

In 2023, the government made the unilateral decision to transition the administration of the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) from Sun Life to Canada Life. This transition was so poorly executed that thousands of members saw their claims denied. Many ended up accumulating thousands of dollars in credit card debt because Canada Life would delay or wrongfully deny the reimbursement of costly medication.

October
10

10
October

Survey shows strong support for remote work as productivity in the federal public service climbs [12]

Remote work isn’t just convenient, it’s common sense. And PSAC's research proves it. Survey results from PSAC, in partnership with spark*insights, show 81% of Canadians believe remote work is good for workers, and two-thirds say it boosts productivity.

October
9

9
October

RCMP Civilian Members: Tell us how to improve your next contract [13]

Send us your proposals

October
7

7
October

Federal government misses opportunity to create equitable layoff process for workers [14]

Similar to the misguided implementation of the three-day in-office mandate, the government is proceeding without examining the evidence or engaging in proper consultation, despite commitments made at the bargaining table.

October
7

7
October

World Day for Decent Work: workers deserve peace and democracy [15]

PSAC joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in calling for peace and democracy this World Day for Decent Work [16], 7 October, as authoritarianism and escalating military conflicts devastate workers’ lives worldwide.