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May
10

10
May

FB bargaining: Parties move to mediation, dates scheduled in June [1]

As mobilization at worksites across the country continues, the FB bargaining team will continue to push back against concessions and fight for fair wages and better working conditions. Mediation sessions have been scheduled starting on June 3.

May
9

9
May

$2,500 lump sum payments: Some Treasury Board and agency members experiencing issues [2]

It has come to our attention that this payment has been clawed back for some members who were receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits at the time when they received the lump sum. This most notably applies to seasonal employees and those who were on parental leave. It may also apply to members who were on leave without pay due to illness or injury and who were receiving EI sickness benefits.

May
8

8
May

Telework: Joint letters calling for urgent action from TB President Anita Anand, NPD leader Jagmeet Singh [3]

This week, PSAC joins 15 federal public service unions at the National Joint Council (NJC) in sending letters to NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand to share our outrage with the federal government’s decision in-office mandate. The updated policy requires all federal public service workers in the core public administration and in separate agencies to work on-site a minimum of three days per week.

May
8

8
May

Largest federal unions launch major fightback campaign against new in-office mandate [4]

In a unified action, Canada’s largest federal unions representing more than 270,000 federal public service workers have file

May
7

7
May

Pay Equity: 20 years after the Bilson Report [5]

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the Pay Equity Task Force’s report ‘Pay Equity: A new approach to a fundamental right [6]’, also known as the Bilson Report. The task force, mandated by the Government of Canada, made a series of recommendations to advance pay equity in the federally regulated sector.

May
3

3
May

Telework that works for workers [7]

The government’s misguided decision to mandate federal public service workers into the office at least three days per week blatantly disregards their well-being and violates their collective bargai

May
1

1
May

PSAC members furious over three-day in-person mandate, union to pursue legal action [8]

Today, with blatant disregard for the wellbeing of its workers, the government announced that come September, federal public service workers will be required to be in-office a minimum of three days per week.

May
1

1
May

Celebrate May Day and the power of collective action [9]

When union members work together, we win together. Together, we can build a future where every worker is valued and respected.

April
29

29
April

Telework: Speculation swirls about move to three days in office for federal workers [10]

PSAC cannot substantiate rumours circulating in the media this week that the federal government plans to increase its mandate to three days in the office per week for federal public service workers.

April
24

24
April

11 years after the Rana Plaza factory collapse, Canada’s unions honour victims and continue demands to improve conditions for workers [11]

April 24, 2024, marks 11 years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This terrible and avoidable tragedy killed more than 1,134 workers and injured more than 2,600, unveiling the horrific conditions of work for millions of workers in an unregulated industry, not only in Bangladesh but in dozens of other countries as well.

April
23

23
April

FB bargaining: Bargaining team rejects concessions at Public Interest Commission hearings as strike votes continue [12]

Employer concessions would roll back gains for members

April
19

19
April

NPF strike: Strike ends for some civilian military workers following vote as three military bases remain on picket lines [13]

After almost 100 days on the picket lines, nearly 300 civilian military workers in Kingston, Ottawa, and Petawawa will return to work after voting 71% in favour during ratification votes. Workers in Bagotville, Montreal–St-Jean, and Valcartier will remain on strike after 80% of ballots cast rejected the settlement.

April
18

18
April

The fight for equitable retirement benefits for FB members [14]

CBSA law enforcement personnel work in demanding and physically challenging roles, and face similar physical demands and risks, yet are not afforded the same retirement benefits as their counterparts in other law enforcement agencies.

April
17

17
April

Budget 2024: Promising investments in affordability, but public service cuts concerning [15]

PSAC welcomes support for Canadians impacted by the affordability crisis in Budget 2024, but raises concerns about plan to cut 5,000 federal public service jobs.

April
16

16
April

NPF ratification votes to be held this week [16]

Ratification votes for PSAC-UNDE members working for NPF in Bagotville, Kingston, Montreal–St-Jean, Ottawa, Petawawa, and Valcartier will begin this week, following the announcement of a potential settlement to resolve outstanding bargaining issues.