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March
12

12
March

Public service pension manager must stop investing in for-profit prisons [1]

PSAC members don’t want their pensions invested in those profiting from human suffering.

March
11

11
March

New code of conduct for government procurement: Protections must extend to all workers [2]

This month, PSAC participated in a Government of Canada consultation on changes to the Code of Conduct for Procurement.

March
10

10
March

Canada must stop supporting Haiti’s unconstitutional government [3]

Canada must stop suppressing the will of the Haitian people and must urgently begin working with civil society to move the country towards truly free and fair elections.

March
7

7
March

Getting to know Sharon DeSousa, PSAC’s new National Executive Vice-President [4]

This International Women’s Day, PSAC celebrates Sharon’s nearly two decades of activism and leadership in our union.

March
5

5
March

International Women’s Day: Fighting for an equitable future [5]

This International Women’s Day, PSAC recognizes the strength and resiliency of women each and every day. The global pandemic has disproportionately impacted women.

March
4

4
March

FB bargaining: Public Interest Commission dates set for May [6]

March
3

3
March

FAQ: Phoenix damages compensation [7]

Read a summary of the Phoenix settlement [8] or the full text and details of the [9]

March
2

2
March

Phoenix general damages for retired and former PSAC members [10]

Now that current PSAC members will be receiving Phoenix general damages on March 3 [11], retired and former PSAC

March
1

1
March

PSAC and USJE to represent RCMP Civilian Members [12]

RCMP Civilian Members will be able to rely on PSAC and the Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) for representation in workplace disputes beginning March 1, 2021.

March
1

1
March

Phoenix general damages: Did you receive the correct amount? [11]

PSAC members will receive their Phoenix general damages in one lump sum payment on March 3 with their regular pay and it will be taxed at source.

February
26

26
February

Budget 2021 must move Canada forward to a better future [13]

In our submission to the Ministry of Finance’s consultation on the 2021 Budget, the Public Service Alliance of Canada made recommendations that the Government of Canada put in place programs and in

February
26

26
February

2021 Regional Conventions: Latest updates [14]

The latest convention updates are available on PSAC’s regional websites.

February
25

25
February

Government moves to deny Phoenix victims full compensation [15]

PSAC has been informed that the federal government plans to move forward with taxing Phoenix general damages on March 3^rd and that they will not provide the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) w

February
24

24
February

Cybersecurity workers vote to strike after management insists on concession [16]

Cybersecurity workers at Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) have voted to strike after management continues insisting on a deal-breaking concession and [17]

February
24

24
February

FAQ: Tax break for Canadians working from home [18]

The Government of Canada has made significant changes to claiming home office expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This tax break is claimed on your personal income tax return.