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Nouvelles

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October
23

23
October

PSAC calls for an investigation into telework policy failures [1]

PSAC joins the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) in calling for the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates to launch a full investigation into the federal government's disastrous three-day in-office mandate.

October
18

18
October

Black Class Action certification hearing approaches, PSAC increases financial support [2]

Led by the Black Class Action Secretariat, the lawsuit seeks justice for Black employees who have faced discriminatory hiring and promotion practices in government roles since 1970.

October
17

17
October

Government has opportunity to correct Harper-era wrongdoing, restore pension fairness to federal public service workers [3]

The federal budget introduced by the Harper Conservatives in 2012 included provisions to convert the Federal Public Service Pension Plan into an unfair two-tier system.

October
17

17
October

PSAC’s Social Justice Fund fights poverty in Northern Canada [4]

These initiatives all highlight the critical role of the SJF in mitigating the effects of poverty in the territories, with a focus on food security and emergency support, ensuring that vulnerable communities have the resources they need to thrive.

October
11

11
October

DFO must take action on dangerous working conditions for Fishery Officers [5]

A federal labour investigator has confirmed that PSAC members working as Fishery Officers in Atlantic Canada face serious threats from heavily armed criminals, particularly during illegal fishing operations. The investigator's report concludes that the officers' current protective equipment and tactical protocols are inadequate.

October
11

11
October

Government refuses to take accountability for Canada Life fiasco [6]

In 2023, the government made the unilateral decision to transition the administration of the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) from Sun Life to Canada Life. This transition was so poorly executed that thousands of members saw their claims denied. Many ended up accumulating thousands of dollars in credit card debt because Canada Life would delay or wrongfully deny the reimbursement of costly medication.

October
10

10
October

Survey shows strong support for remote work as productivity in the federal public service climbs [7]

Remote work isn’t just convenient, it’s common sense. And PSAC's research proves it. Survey results from PSAC, in partnership with spark*insights, show 81% of Canadians believe remote work is good for workers, and two-thirds say it boosts productivity.

October
9

9
October

RCMP Civilian Members: Tell us how to improve your next contract [8]

Send us your proposals

October
7

7
October

Federal government misses opportunity to create equitable layoff process for workers [9]

Similar to the misguided implementation of the three-day in-office mandate, the government is proceeding without examining the evidence or engaging in proper consultation, despite commitments made at the bargaining table.

October
7

7
October

World Day for Decent Work: workers deserve peace and democracy [10]

PSAC joins the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in calling for peace and democracy this World Day for Decent Work [11], 7 October, as authoritarianism and escalating military conflicts devastate workers’ lives worldwide.

October
3

3
October

FB bargaining: Update on wage increases, retroactivity and lump sum payment [12]

Wage adjustments and retroactivity will be reflected on members' pay on October 9, 2024.

October
2

2
October

Walking In Our Truth Together: a new online course to support Truth and Reconciliation [13]

We invite you to sign up for the course and begin your learning journey today.

October
1

1
October

DeSousa: Treasury Board ignored evidence on return-to-office [14]

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

September
27

27
September

PSAC honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by raising the Survivors' Flag [15]

The flag, representing Indigenous resilience and strength, serves as a powerful symbol of remembrance and advocacy.

September
26

26
September

PSAC renews call for Indigenous languages allowance amid federal inaction in the North [16]

In Nunavut, as well as the Northwest Territories and Yukon, recognizing and supporting Indigenous languages is essential for reconciliation.