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Get your 2022 PSAC calendar
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: PSAC calendar time! The calendar will be sent with the next edition of Our Union Voice.
Calendars are scheduled to arrive in mailboxes by mid-December. If you have not received...
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What kind of dental plan do you want? Have your say
PSAC will soon begin negotiations for an update to the Public Service Dental Plan – which provides benefits to PSAC members working in the federal public service – and we need to hear...
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Changes to pay equity begin for federal public service workers
PSAC won a landmark pay equity victory for federal public service workers in 1999 that paved the way for more than 230,000 workers – mainly in women-dominated positions – to receive retroactive payments totaling over $3 billion. Members also...
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FAQ: Vaccinations and the workplace
Employers are looking ahead to how and when they can safely reopen offices, and many employers — including municipalities, provinces, and the federal government — are implementing vaccination mandates...
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PSAC welcomes new cabinet ministers
Prime Minister Trudeau has named his new cabinet, responsible for carrying out the new government’s election promises.Their decisions will impact all PSAC members, particularly those employed in the federal...
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Federal government releases vaccination policy without proper consultation
The federal government released its vaccination policy for federal public service workers October 6, mandating vaccinations for all employees in federally regulated workplaces, including more than 160,000 PSAC members. ...
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Your rights at work: Vaccinations and COVID-19
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PA bargaining: Team proposes leave improvements, more flexible hours
The Program and Administrative Services (PA) bargaining team discussed expanding a range of leave options and flexible hours of work during talks with Treasury Board September 21-23.
The bargaining team proposed several improvements, including...
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PSAC will hold Trudeau’s new government to account
A message from PSAC National President Chris Aylward
Canadians took to the polls on Monday and re-elected Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government to lead the country through our pandemic recovery.
I want to thank you – our...
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PSAC-CIU members ratify new agreement with CBSA
PSAC-CIU members in the Border Services (FB) bargaining unit have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the tentative agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The FB group represents over 8,500 CBSA employees who have been on the front lines...
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Gender equity: Why women’s mentorship matters
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Erin O’Toole won’t work for workers
At first glance, it might seem like Erin O’Toole’s Conservatives are rolling out the red carpet for unions and public service workers this election. After all, he’s been quick to dangle a few appealing promises in front of Canadian...
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PSAC demands Chief Electoral Officer reinstate campus polling stations
30,000 PSAC post-secondary members will be expecting to vote on campus this federal election, as they have in the past. PSAC has learned that Elections Canada has no plans for on-campus voting this election, affecting thousands of workers and students...
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Eligibility for the new statutory holiday
In June, the federal government passed new legislation making September 30 a national statutory holiday commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The designation of this day is in response to one of the Truth and...
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Employment Equity Act: Member Survey
In July 2021, the federal government appointed a taskforce to review the Employment Equity Act (EEA) with a mandate to study the Act and consult with stakeholders, communities and Canadians on issues related to employment equity. The taskforce...
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SSO bargaining resumes for newly merged units
The Statistics Survey Operations (SSO) bargaining team — now representing nearly 2,000 members in the merged Regional Offices and Field Units groups — resumed talks with Statistics Canada representatives August...
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Listen to PSAC's Pride playlist
August marks the end of Pride celebrations in Canada.
Aug. 12-22, Halifax Pride
Aug. 22-29: Capital Pride
Aug. 27-Sept. 6: Calgary Pride
Although many of us were unable to gather in person, that has not stopped members of LGBTQ2+...
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PSAC welcomes Employment Equity Act review task force, calls for more worker voices
PSAC welcomes the creation of the task force charged with reviewing the federal Employment Equity Act (EEA). The EEA was introduced in 1986 to achieve equality in the workplace by allowing for proactive measures to eliminate...
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CBSA employees, government resume talks after strike mandate
Just hours after announcing that Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees had voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action at Canada’s borders, unionized workers and the employer – CBSA and Treasury Board Secretariat – agreed...
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FB bargaining team receives Public Interest Commission recommendation
PSAC-CIU received the Public Interest Commission’s report July 28 with their non-binding recommendations for reaching an agreement at the bargaining table. The report comes the day after the union’s announcement of the FB strike vote...
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