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April
14

14
April

Support postal workers: Take action now [1]

In solidarity with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), and alongside labour organizations across the country, we are mobilizing to defend Canada Post from sweeping federal cuts.

April
10

10
April

What workers outside the federal public service need to know about the Early Retirement Incentive [2]

The federal government’s new Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program is now in effect. ERI notices were sent to employees of the Governments of Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Employees of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), and certain federal museums and art galleries also participate in the PSSA and may be eligible for ERI.

April
9

9
April

PSAC denounces the Prime Minister’s dismissive response to Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong [3]

PSAC strongly denounces the Prime Minister’s dismissive response to concerns raised by members of Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong (Whitedog).

April
7

7
April

Registration open for 2026 PSAC National Young Workers Conference [4]

Please note that registration is now closed.

The 2026 PSAC National Young Workers Conference will be held November 7-9, 2026, in Ottawa under the theme Young Workers: Taking Power, Challenging Norms.

April
7

7
April

Victory: 25-and-out becomes law for frontline federal workers [5]

Frontline federal workers are one step closer to retiring with dignity. With Bill C-15 receiving royal assent, the federal government will move forward with long-awaited pension reforms that allow thousands of frontline workers to retire after 25 years of service without penalty.

April
2

2
April

NAV CANADA: Tentative agreement ratified by members [6]

After 822 days without a contract and a long round of bargaining, PSAC-UCTE members at NAV CANADA voted in favour of the tentative agreement reached with the employer last month [7]. This agreement brings wage increases and improvements to working conditions thanks to the hard work of our bargaining team and members across the country.

April
2

2
April

PSAC holds national townhalls on workforce adjustment and remote work [8]

On March 23, 24, and 25, over 4,500 PSAC members attended virtual townhalls on workforce adjustment, remote work, workplace health and safety, and the cuts to public services. If you missed the townhall, you can watch a recording here.

April
2

2
April

PSAC defends workers' rights before the Supreme Court in Bill 21 challenge [9]

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) appeared before the Supreme Court to argue that Quebec’s Loi sur la laïcité de l'État (Bill 21) goes beyond secularism and constitutes a direct attack on workers' rights and collective bargaining.

April
2

2
April

What federal workers need to consider before deciding on the new Early Retirement Incentive [10]

The federal government’s new Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program is now in effect. Eligible employees can apply to retire early without penalty until July 24, 2026, and approved applicants must retire by January 20, 2027. That may sound appealing at first glance. But for many PSAC members working in the federal public service, the question is whether ERI is a better option than the negotiated protections and rights already available under the Workforce Adjustment Appendix, or Employment Transition Policy for members at CFIA.

April
1

1
April

Employer interference threatens NPF members democratic rights at Valcartier [11]

PSAC members at Valcartier Garrison are raising serious concerns after their employer took an unusual step that interferes with workers’ democratic rights.

April
1

1
April

PSAC honours Arab Heritage Month [12]

April marks Arab Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Arab communities acr

March
31

31
March

PSAC-UTE is hosting bargaining townhalls [13]

After declaring impasse in February 2026 [14], the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board informed PSAC-UTE that it will appoint a mediator.

March
31

31
March

Parks Canada bargaining continues: full equity and no concessions remain our focus [15]

Our Parks Canada bargaining team was back at the table with the employer on March 25–26, 2026, continuing the fight for fairness and stability at work by pushing the priorities members identified.

March
27

27
March

NAV CANADA ratification votes to be held March 31 and April 1 [16]

Ratification votes for PSAC-UCTE members at NAV CANADA will begin March 31 at 9pm ET and end April 1 at 11:59pm ET.

March
27

27
March

FB members set priorities for next round of bargaining [17]

PSAC members representing the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) gathered in Ottawa from March 24 to 26 for the FB National Bargaining Conference to elect their bargaining team and set priorities that will drive the next round of negotiations for the Border Services (FB) group.