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May
9

9
May

Asian Heritage Month: Danielle's story [1]

Throughout the month of May, we will be highlighting the achievements of some of our very own PSAC activists of Asian heritage and sharing some of the historical moments that have shaped the lives of Asian Canadians.

May
8

8
May

PSAC urges passage of new Accessibility Act [2]

While there is room for improvement, PSAC has reiterated its support for the government’s Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act.

May
3

3
May

PSAC declares bargaining impasse as Liberals fail to deliver [3]

PSAC’s bargaining teams are declaring impasse after the Liberal government failed to make substantial progress towards a new contract.

May
3

3
May

Parks Canada: Negotiations progress gradually [4]

This week, negotiations continued towards securing a new collective agreement for over 4,000 Parks Canada members. Bargaining teams from both sides met in Ottawa from April 30 to May 2.

May
3

3
May

Trudeau’s Phoenix compensation offer not good enough – PSAC determined to get the fair settlement its members deserve [5]

PSAC President Chris Aylward issued the following statement:

May
1

1
May

Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating the contributions of people of Asian heritage [6]

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage.

May
1

1
May

May Day 2019: Reversing the attack on workers [7]

May 1, International Worker’s Day, is a time to honour and celebrate workers' struggles, and has been recognized for more than a century in commemoration of the May 1886 Haymarket massacre in Chicago.

April
29

29
April

Government admits recent budget falls short on Phoenix funding – PSAC demands answers [8]

Last month, PSAC raised concerns that the money the government had earmarked for Phoenix-related costs in the 2019 Budget [9]

April
29

29
April

Parks employees looking for movement at the bargaining table [10]

This week, PSAC’s Parks bargaining team will be returning to Ottawa to negotiate with Parks Canada representatives. Meetings will take place over three days from April 30 to May 2.

April
26

26
April

Moment of truth: Will Trudeau live up to his commitment to public service workers? [11]

After more than ten months of bargaining defined by delays, insulting offers and frustratingly slow progress towards a fair contract, PSAC’s bargaining teams are giving the government one last chance at the negotiating table.

April
25

25
April

One is too many: No one should die on the job [12]

April 28 is the National Day of Mourning when we remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury and illness because of their work.

April
24

24
April

Phoenix replacement: You can participate in the digital user expo [13]

As part of ongoing efforts to replace the Phoenix pay system, the federal government is delivering a Digital User Expo until April 30, 2019

April
17

17
April

EB Bargaining update: PSAC and Treasury Board sign recommendation for new national rate of pay for 12 month ED-EST teachers [14]

The Joint Committee on rates of pay for ED-EST (12 months) have reached an agreement on a recommendation for a national rate of pay for 12 month ED-EST teachers.

April
11

11
April

Royal Canadian Mint bargaining: significant progress on non-monetary proposals [15]

The bargaining team representing PSAC-Government Services Union (PSAC-GSU) members at the Royal Canadian Mint held a bargaining session on April 1-4 in Ottawa.

April
5

5
April

CRA bargaining: Mediation begins, limited progress achieved [16]

The PSAC-UTE bargaining team representing members at the CRA held talks with the employer between April 2 and 4. The session was held in the presence of a federal mediator.