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June
12

12
June

PSAC pushes back on federal AI strategy [1]

The federal government has unveiled its national strategy on artificial intelligence, committing over $2 billion in funding. But Prime Minister Carney’s strategy is silent on what workers actually need: guarantees AI won’t replace workers, surveillance protections, and public accountability.

June
9

9
June

PA bargaining: Board agrees to bypass Public Interest Commission process [2]

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has agreed with PSAC's request to bypass the Public Interest Commission (PIC) process for the PA bargaining group.

June
5

5
June

Join us: National Day of Solidarity on June 17 keeps workers at the forefront [3]

Wear black for bargaining on Wednesday, June 17, to show the employer that workers across the country are united.

May
29

29
May

PA bargaining: No meaningful progress after two more days of mediation [4]

Our PA bargaining team met with Treasury Board for two additional days of mediation on May 26–27. Despite the union continuing to raise the issues that matter most to members, there was no meaningful progress at the table.

May
1

1
May

PA bargaining: Treasury Board tables insulting wage offer after almost a year of delays [5]

Our PA bargaining team spent three days in mediation with Treasury Board, April 28– 30. While we did see some minor movement at the table after months of delay, most of it was limited to editorial matters. The employer remained focused on pushing concessions instead of seriously addressing members’ priorities.

April
30

30
April

National Day of Solidarity shows Treasury Board workers are united [6]

Yesterday, PSAC members showed Treasury Board that workers are engaged, united, and ready to show up for the teams at the bargaining table.

April
30

30
April

Treasury Board: Invite a bargaining team member to your next union event [7]

Strong contracts depend on informed and engaged members. Inviting a Treasury Board bargaining team member to your next meeting or union event is one of the most effective ways to keep members connected and build power.

April
29

29
April

Why does federal bargaining take so long? [8]

Why does it take years to reach a new collective agreement in the federal public service? PSAC’s new video looks at one of the biggest problems in the current system: outdated rules under the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act (FPSLRA) that create barriers at the bargaining table and slow the path to a new agreement.

April
27

27
April

Treasury Board bargaining: Wear black on April 29 [9]

This week, PSAC bargaining teams will be meeting with Treasury Board in mediation and negotiations, and they need to feel the strength of 120,000 PSAC members behind them.

March
17

17
March

PA bargaining: Preparing for the next phase and how members can support the fight [10]

Since reaching impasse, many members have been asking what this means for bargaining and what comes next. One thing is clear: our work has not stopped. Our PA bargaining team met in caucus March 11–12 to analyze options and prepare for the next phase of negotiations.

March
14

14
March

Treasury Board bargaining: Mediators appointed for PA and EB groups [11]

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has informed PSAC that it will appoint mediators following the PA and EB bargaining teams declaring impasse last month. Mediation is now scheduled for April 28–30 for the PA group, with dates to be determined for the EB group.

February
26

26
February

Job cuts at CBSA and Veterans Affairs show no one is safe [12]

The growing list of workers affected by the federal government’s sweeping cuts to public services now includes those helping to keep borders secure, and those supporting veterans and their families.

February
12

12
February

Federal unions win improvements to the NJC Travel Directive [13]

After years of review and negotiations, federal public service unions including PSAC have secured meaningful improvements to the National Joint Council (NJC) Travel Directive that better reflect the real costs and realities of work-related travel.

February
11

11
February

PA group declares impasse with Treasury Board [14]

Our PA bargaining team last met with Treasury Board on January 21–22, with the employer refusing to discuss most of our key proposals. After last week’s announcement of changes to work conditions while we are in bargaining, our PA team has made the decision to declare impasse as the employer refuses to bargain in good faith.

January
23

23
January

PA bargaining: Employer says no to key union proposals [15]

Our PA bargaining team returned to the table with Treasury Board on January 21–22, pressing the employer for responses to some of our key proposals. What we heard was a resounding no on some of the issues that matter most to members.