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March
7

7
March

PSAC and UPCE fighting for the future of Canada Post [1]

The Industrial Inquiry Commission (IIC) was established following the bargaining dispute between Canada Post and the Canadia

March
6

6
March

PSAC files policy grievance to halt layoffs at IRCC [2]

PSAC has filed a policy grievance against Treasury Board over Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) failure to follow the Workforce Adjustment Appendix when implementing its Voluntary Departure Program.

March
4

4
March

DeSousa: 9 years of Phoenix, the payroll disaster that's burning workers [3]

The following op-ed by Sharon DeSousa, PSAC National President, was published in the Ottawa Citizen and other Postmedia papers.

March
3

3
March

SOS Medicare: unions unite to defend public health care [4]

PSAC members joined other health care unions, academics, and activists at the Canadian Health Coalition conference, held in

February
27

27
February

Government downplays Phoenix pay system failures while workers continue to suffer nine years later [5]

As the Phoenix pay system marks its ninth anniversary, PSAC continues to call for compensation for tens of thousands of federal public service workers still being impacted by pay problems.

February
24

24
February

Parks Canada bargaining: Tell us how to improve your next contract [6]

PSAC is getting ready for the next round of bargaining for over 4,000 members working at Parks Canada.

February
22

22
February

PSAC serves notice to bargain with Treasury Board [7]

This week, PSAC served notice to begin bargaining with Treasury Board on behalf of more than 125,000 federal public service workers across the country in the Program and Administrative Services (PA) and Technical Services (TC) bargaining groups.

February
20

20
February

Help improve the NJC Relocation Directive [8]

For the first time in eight years, the National Joint Council (NJC) Relocation Directive is undergoing review, with discussions set to begin this summer. This directive outlines the entitlements and support available to federal public service workers who relocate for work.

February
18

18
February

Treasury Board bargaining conference kicks off to set priorities for next round [9]

This week, PSAC members working for Treasury Board are gathering in Montreal to prepare for the next round of bargaining.

February
13

13
February

PSAC members raise concerns with Phoenix pay system replacement [10]

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 [11]

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 [12]

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 [13]

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 [14]

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 [15]

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.