September 22, 2010
PSAC files policy grievance in support of compensation advisors
Government failed to consult with union over jobs moving to Miramichi
The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a policy grievance against Treasury Board on behalf of its members who are compensation advisors to ensure that their collective agreement rights are respected.
On August 19, the Prime Minister orchestrated a media event to announce that 550 jobs will be created in Miramichi, as the government centralizes its pay processing and compensation services in a new centre.
The union, which represents more than 1,500 compensation advisors across the country, was not consulted with or informed of this prior to the announcement as required under the Workforce Adjustment provisions of the collective agreement.
Immediately following the announcement, PSAC President John Gordon wrote to the employer, demanding that the union be involved in a consultation process as promised by the government in their announcement and as required under the WFA.
The employer has not responded to that letter, so the union has filed the grievance to push Treasury Board into initiating a full consultation process on the proposed centralization project.
PSAC is committed to ensuring that the collective agreement rights of compensation advisors are respected and that the government is held to its promise that no compensation employees are at risk of job loss.
We are also committed to representing the interests of all PSAC members whose pay and benefits depend on the hard work of compensation advisors.
Date Modified : 2010/09/22
