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February
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February

PSAC serves notice to bargain with Treasury Board 

This week, PSAC served notice to begin bargaining with Treasury Board on behalf of more than 125,000 federal public service workers across the country in the Program and Administrative Services (PA) and Technical Services (TC) bargaining groups. 
February
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February

Treasury Board bargaining conference kicks off to set priorities for next round 

This week, PSAC members working for Treasury Board are gathering in Montreal to prepare for the next round of bargaining.  
November
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November

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

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
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November

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

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
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July

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

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
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July

PSAC withdraws from federal telework meetings over lack of genuine consultation 

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
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May

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

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
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May

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

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
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April

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

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.

December
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December

Parks Canada: retro pay sent, but 300 workers still missing lump sum payment

PSAC members working at Parks Canada have now been issued retroactive pay. However, the employer has provided no timeline on the disbursement of the $2,500 pensionable one-time lump sum payment. Parks Canada has also taken no steps to honour the collective agreement bargained in good faith and ensure that all term workers receive the payment.
September
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September

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

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.

August
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August

TC collective agreement now available

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

August
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August

TC Group: EG parity implementation update

Following this round of bargaining, we are aware that some members in the Engineering and Scientific Support Group (EG) group have not yet received their wage adjustments negotiated at the table.  
June
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June

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

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
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June

Government ratifies collective agreements for 155,000 PSAC members

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.