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November
19

19
November

Treasury Board National Bargaining Conference: members of equity groups, women and young worker encouraged to apply [1]

In preparation for the next round of bargaining, PSAC will host a bargaining conference for PA, TC, SV, and EB group members on February 19-23, 2025, in Montréal. PSAC is issuing a call-out for equity group members to attend the Treasury Board national bargaining conference.

November
19

19
November

Treasury Board bargaining survey: Take 15 minutes to help shape your next contract [2]

As we enter a new round of bargaining with Treasury Board, your input is essential to deciding the issues we prioritize at the bargaining table.

July
16

16
July

Register now for TB town halls to learn how to submit bargaining demands [3]

As preparations continue for the next round of Treasury Board bargaining, PSAC will host a series of national virtual town halls to provide guidance for members on how to draft effective bargaining demands.

July
4

4
July

PSAC withdraws from federal telework meetings over lack of genuine consultation [4]

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s National Board of Directors has made the decision to withdraw from the federal government’s meetings on the implementation of the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace over a lack of real consultation and the government’s unilateral change to a three-day in-office mandate.

May
28

28
May

Remote work for public service workers would strengthen Canada — economically and socially [5]

Remote work has transformed the way we work forever — providing Canada’s federal government with the opportunity to lead the way and reap the benefits. This isn’t just about tweaking our daily routines; it’s about a profound opportunity to shape the future of work and Canada at the same time.

May
17

17
May

Treasury Board bargaining: Have your say in the next round of negotiations [6]

PSAC is getting ready for the next round of bargaining for the Program and Administrative Services (PA), Technical Services (TC), Operational Services (SV), and Education and Library Science (EB) groups. As the first step in this process, we need to hear from you.

April
29

29
April

Telework: Speculation swirls about move to three days in office for federal workers [7]

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.

March
20

20
March

PA Group: PSAC files policy grievance against employer for mishandled transfer of members to Treasury Board [8]

PSAC filed a policy grievance on March 12, 2024, for employer violations of several provisions in the PA collective agreement. Significant issues have come to light and former SSO members are being shortchanged by the employer.

September
27

27
September

October 31 deadline for reporting Treasury Board and CRA strike pay errors or submissions [9]

PSAC set October 31, 2023, six months after the end of the strike, as the deadline for both strike pay error reports and the May 1st / May 4th compensation requests to be received by PSAC.

July
21

21
July

PA collective agreement now available [10]

The collective agreement for PSAC members in the PA bargaining unit is now available.

June
28

28
June

PSAC and Treasury Board sign collective agreements for PSAC members in PA, TC groups [11]

PSAC and Treasury Board representatives have signed the collective agreements for PSAC members in the PA and TC bargaining units. Both agreements were ratified by members on June 16, 2023. We anticipate signing the SV and EB agreements next week.

June
23

23
June

Government ratifies collective agreements for 155,000 PSAC members [12]

The federal government has ratified the collective agreements for PSAC-UTE members working at Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and in the Treasury Board PA, TC, SV, and EB bargaining units.

June
16

16
June

PA members ratify new agreement with Treasury Board [13]

PSAC members in the Program and Administrative Services (PA) [14] bargaining unit have voted overwhelmingly in favour of their tentative agreement, with 87% of ballots cast in favour of the new contract.

June
16

16
June

PSAC members ratify tentative agreements for over 155,000 workers [15]

Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada working for Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency have voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their tentative agreements. Members in the PA [14], SV [16], TC [17], EB [18], and CRA [19] bargaining groups participated in nationwide ratification votes from May 24 to June 16.

June
6

6
June

PSAC remote work agreement a ‘watershed moment’ for workers’ rights in Canada [20]

Together, more than 155,000 PSAC members led the fight for better remote work protections during this round of negotiations – and we won. The gains you made by taking strike action will benefit not just PSAC members, but all workers in Canada.