2008 Archives
December 23, 2008
PSAC-UPCE members - Protect your rights at work!
PSAC continued to stand with you in defending your rights; in paying your benefits, and challenging Canada Post to return to the table and negotiate a fair collective agreement that meets your needs. »
December 23, 2008
HOLIDAY MESSAGE TO UPCE MEMBERS FROM JOHN GORDON
Challenging your employer and taking strike action is difficult; it is even more so at this time of year. »
December 23, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
PSAC-UPCE members accepted Canada Post's final offer. All members, including term employees whose terms expired during the course of the strike, should go back to work on December 23, 2008. All members are advised to meet at their normal picket locations to return to work together. »
December 21, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
PSAC to bring Canada Post's final offer to members for vote. »
December 19, 2008
PSAC to resume bargaining with Canada Post
PSAC will be returning to the bargaining table with the employer this evening with the assistance of the mediator.
December 19, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
We're ready to negotiate! »
December 18, 2008
Union Update
Special PSAC Human Rights Issue. »
December 16, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Canada Post misleads employees and the public. »
December 16, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
As you may be aware, the PSAC has been working hard over the past months to finalize Essential Services Agreements (ESA's) for the Treasury Board PA, SV and FB bargaining units. »
December 15, 2008
PSAC members reject Canada Post offer
Striking Canada Post workers overwhelmingly rejected their employer's last offer in votes held across the country Saturday and Sunday. »
December 12, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
The union representing 2,100 striking Canada Post workers, is recommending that its members reject Canada Posts last contract offer. »
December 9, 2008
Dignity and justice for all of us
December 10 is a day to reflect on the status of human rights in Canada and around the world. »
December 8, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Canada Post has serious credibility issues. »
December 5, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Back to the table! »
December 4, 2008
Rally in Ottawa draws thousands!
Minutes after the Governor General prorogued Parliament, thousands of people, assembled on Parliament Hill. »
December 4, 2008
PSAC statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
We rededicate ourselves every year to end violence against women. »
December 3, 2008
Re: Union victory at Université de Sherbrooke (SAREUS – PSAC-FTQ)
Several months of hard work have paid off, as 1,600 student research and teaching assistants at Université de Sherbrooke will get their union. »
December 3, 2008
Promoting dignity and justice for people with disabilities
PSAC Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. »
November 30, 2008
Let's make Parliament work: support a government that will act responsibly now!
This week, all Canadians including PSAC members have a unique opportunity to uphold and strengthen Canadian democracy. »
November 30, 2008
Negotiations with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Your bargaining team was scheduled to meet with the Employer beginning December 1, 2008. »
November 27, 2008
Treasury Board tentative agreements: What you need to Know
Summary of key elements of PSAC's tentative agreements with Treasury Board.
Information on the proposed settlements for members of Border Services (FB), Program and Administration Services (PA), Operational Services (SV), and Education and Library Science (EB) groups is currently available.
Victory! Tentative agreement ushers in classification reform for public sector workers
This week, PSAC won another battle in the long struggle to achieve classification reform and pay equity in the federal public sector. »
November 27, 2008
PSAC response to the government's economic statement
The Finance Ministers November 27, 2008 economic statement demonstrates, once again, that the Harper government does not understand pay equity and the importance of equal pay for work of equal value. »
The government's intention to suspend the right to strike over wage increases and roll back signed collective agreements in the public sector is an affront to the PSAC and its members. »
The tentative agreements signed by the PSAC this week, including those for PSAC members in the PA, EB, SV, FB, CFIA, Parks and a number of other bargaining units, are not affected by the measures announced in the economic statement. »
November 27, 2008
War on Drugs will not stop HIV/AIDS
PSAC urges federal government to invest in prevention and support harm reduction. »
November 26, 2008
PSAC, Parks Canada Agency reach tentative agreement
The PSAC reached a tentative agreement with Parks Canada Agency on Tuesday, November 25. The proposed collective agreement covers the 3000 – 4500 PSAC members who work for Parks Canada in a variety of fields and occupations. To read the tentative agreement. »
November 25, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
Message from the National President, John Gordon. »
November 24, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: FB Group
Tentative Agreement Reached for First FB Collective Agreement. »
November 24, 2008
PSAC, Treasury Board settle
Union makes gains in tough bargaining environment. »
November 21, 2008
Canadian Trade Union Mission to the Philippines
On November 13, the day the mission delegates took off for the Canadian Trade Union Mission to the Philippines, Emmanuel Dioneda, a labour educator and activist, was picked up by a military van on his way to the market. »
November 19, 2008
A Message to all PSAC Members Employed by Treasury Board
As its first priority, the PSAC has always been committed to protecting and enhancing the employment and economic security of its members. »
November 17, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post 
Union to Canada Post - bargain at the table, don't negotiate through the media. »
November 17, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: FB Group
FB Team Discusses Operational Issues with CBSA/Treasury Board. »
November 17, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
The strike has begun. »
November 14, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Union serves strike notice to Canada Post. »
November 13, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Canada Post abusing EI program. »
November 12, 2008
UN accuses Colombia forces of killing civilians
Colombia's security forces are engaged in “widespread and systematic” killings of civilians that could constitute a crime against humanity. »
November 10, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
PSAC members are getting ready for a strike at Canada Post, some by going to school, and some by holding a demonstration. »
November 10, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
The Quebec City Regional Council organized a contest for the best "striker" costume. See the results. »
November 10, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
We are on strike alert. »
November 7, 2008
Support for annual Public Service Employee Survey
The annual Public Service Employee Survey conducted by the CPSA provides useful data and insight into issues of importance to the membership of the PSAC. »
November 7, 2008
Negotiations with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Pace of negotiations slows down. »
November 7, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Members of PSAC Local 10102 show solidarity for negotiation team. »
November 7, 2008
Statistical Survey Operations Bargaining Units
The SSO Regional Office Interviewer bargaining team had a frustrating session of negotiations with the Employer from October 20-22, 2008. »
November 6, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Canada Post charged with unfair labour practices. »
November 5, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Detailed summary of the most recent set of negotiations. »
November 5, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: PA Group
Only movement from PA Table: Bargaining to Mediation. »
November 4, 2008
Union Update
Special PSAC Food Safety Issue. »
November 4, 2008
PSAC members scare up activities for Halloween
The employer (i.e. Treasury Board, Parks Canada and CFIA) must have had chills up their spine when they saw members of the PSAC mobilize at their workplaces last Halloween. »
November 4, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
UPCE-PSAC members are getting ready for strike action. »
November 3, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
See the difference between a good short-term disability program and Canada Post's program. »
November 3, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: FB Group
Labour Board Settlement Reached over CBSA Arming Intranet Posting. »
November 3, 2008
Letter to the the Honourable Vic Toews
Finance Minister Flaherty spoke extensively about expenditure review during a speech on the economy to the Empire and Canadian Clubs in Toronto. What Minister Flaherty had to say was disquieting on many fronts. »
November 3, 2008
Is workplace stress making you sick?
Our Union Voice Autumn 2008 issue. »
October 30, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Management brings the Corporation to the brink of a strike. »
October 30, 2008
PSAC says Harper government should act in the public interest
Strong public services alleviate Canadians' economic burden. »
October 30, 2008
PSAC endorses Petro-Canada boycott
The boycott is at the request of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) and is in support of the 260 locked out members of CEP Local 175 at the Petro-Canada Montreal refinery 
. »
October 29, 2008
PSAC fears for safety of Colombian activists
Six Colombian activists, including members of the Oil Workers' Trade Union, have received death threats from a paramilitary group. The PSAC urges members to write a letter to Colombian authorities. Amnesty International has more information. »
October 29, 2008
PSAC's Big Bargaining Video Challenge
Could you be the next Michael Moore or Steven Spielberg? Here's your chance to show your filmmaking talents at the PSAC's Big Bargaining Video Challenge. »
October 27, 2008
Joint Learning Program
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) is very pleased with the positive response given to the Program by departments and agencies. »
October 23, 2008
Statistical Survey Operations Bargaining Units
The bargaining team for the SSO Field Interviewers resumed negotiations with the Employer for three days during the week of October 13, 2008. »
October 22, 2008
Joint Learning Program
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) is pleased to announce the launch of a workshop on Employment Equity (EE). »
October 22, 2008
Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees Convention
Here are the election results from the Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees (UVAE) Convention held in Ottawa from September 27 to 29. »
October 21, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
We need to address the concerns you may be having. »
October 21, 2008
2008 PSAC Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the winners of this year's PSAC scholarships. »
October 20, 2008
Negotiations with Parks Canada
PSAC files Unfair Labour Practice Complaint against Parks Canada. »
October 20, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Canada Post workers vote almost 90% in favour of strike action. »
October 17, 2008
Negotiations with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Negotiations for a first collective agreement have begun. »
October 16, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: PA Group
Bargaining team takes strong stand for members on classification, stands firm on major issues. »
October 15, 2008
2008 Federal election
It's time for Harper's minority government to work for Canadians, not electoral gain. »
October 15, 2008
Letter to Dr. Álvaro Uribe Vélez, President of Colombia
The PSAC strongly protests the attacks against the more than 10,000 workers in the sugar industry in Colombia who are currently on strike. »
October 15, 2008
World Day for Decent Work
Unions around the world answered the call from the International Trade Union Confederation to mark World Day for Decent Work. »
October 14, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: TC Group
Technical Services Bargaining Team Update. »
October 14, 2008
October 9, 2008
2008 Federal election
We sent questions to the parties and some of them answered. »
October 9, 2008
Negotiations with CFIA
The team met with the employer on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2008. »
October 8, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: PA Group
The PA bargaining team is at the bargaining table this week, continuing the fight for our members' major issues. »
October 8, 2008
Université de Montréal
900 research professionals join the PSAC. »
October 8, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: FB Group
Talks with CBSA/Treasury Board Resume. »
October 8, 2008
2008 Federal election
Economists' Open Letter calls for active response to economic crisis. »
October 8, 2008
2008 Federal election
Conservative Platform disappoints on food safety. »
October 7, 2008
2008 Federal election
Our Union Voice special federal election issue. »
October 7, 2008
PSAC election video
If the PSAC was to do its version of an election ad, it would look like this. YouTube / »
October 7, 2008
Convention Call to the Fifteenth National Triennial Convention of the PSAC
The theme for the 2009 PSAC National Triennial Convention is: Lead the Way for Quality Public Services. . »
October 7, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: SV Group
Still no elimination of zones »
October 7, 2008
Union forces Parks Canada to cry uncle
Parks Canada Agency's strategy of replacing its unionized employees with contract workers has taken three steps back »
October 6, 2008
Negotiations with Parks Canada
Employer silent on basic questions about arming initiative »
October 6, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
On disability plan, CPC proposes short-term pain for no gain. »
October 3, 2008
Treasury Board and Agency negotiations
Overwhelming support nation-wide for bargaining teams and issues. »
October 2, 2008
PSAC to represent postdoctoral fellows at Western
Agreement recognizes all current postdoctoral associates to be represented by PSAC. »
October 2, 2008
2008 Federal election
Who's on YOUR side? »
October 1 , 2008
Canada Post workers ready for strike vote
Canada Post employees demonstrated in Montreal on Monday in a show of protest against their employer's latest contract offer. »
October 1 , 2008
Standing up for Aboriginal human rights
Delegates at PSAC's Aboriginal Peoples' Conference put First Nations, Inuit and Métis issues on the map. »
September 30, 2008
2008 federal election
Check out what the leaders would do about poverty if elected. Ask Harper what he would do about poverty. »
September 30, 2008
2008 Federal election
Get women's equality back on track. Ask your MPs and candidates where they stand . »
September 30, 2008
2008 Federal election
Defending quality public services: ask the candidates where they stand . »
September 30, 2008
Parks Canada members converge at World Canals Conference
PSAC activists did not waste an opportunity to make their presence and issues known to delegates of the World Canals Conference. »
September 30, 2008
Think Public rally
GSU Convention delegates, PSAC Calgary locals march for quality public service. »
September 29, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
TB bargaining to resume this week and next. »
September 29, 2008
Negotiations with Parks Canada
Your bargaining team begins one week of mediation with Parks Canada. »
September 26, 2008
Pay equity complaint
PSAC to pursue pay equity with the Human Rights Commission. »
September 25, 2008
Don't play with women's rights!
Women's reproductive rights are under threat. »
September 25, 2008
Get ready to vote
A snap election means one thing: Stephen Harper thinks he can win. What do you think? »
September 23, 2008
Negotiations with CFIA
The bargaining team welcomes new members. »
September 22, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
John Gordon spoke recently at a rally during the Convention of the Canada Employment and Immigration Union.(Video) »
September 22, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Your team is trying to negotiate a fair wage settlement. »
September 22, 2008
Letter to Prime Minister Harper
I am writing on behalf of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, to condemn comments you made to the Canadian Polish Congress on September 9, 2008, suggesting that the First Peoples of Canada represent "new Canadians," or the first immigrants to have arrived in Canada. »
September 19, 2008
Union Update
Spotlight on PSAC and Aboriginal workers. »
September 18, 2008
Conservatives to kill meat inspection in Manitoba
If elected, a federal Conservative government plans to stop delivering provincial meat inspection programs in Manitoba leaving local consumers exposed to the risk of unsafe meat. »
September 18, 2008
AS Compensation Advisors
The federal government has failed to respond to a House of Commons Committee report on the problems facing Compensation Advisors prior to the deadline set by the Committee. »
September 16, 2008
2008 PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference
View the Sept. 18 to 21, 2008, conference agenda. »
September 12, 2008
PSAC keeps food safety on election agenda
At a news conference today, PSAC launched an online action campaign asking federal candidates to make a commitment to food safety. »
September 11, 2008
Negotiating Essential Services with Treasury Board and Parks Canada
Treasury Board employer wants 35,000 positions to be deemed essential, and Parks Canada bargaining unit had its ESA hearings before the Board. »
September 9, 2008
Walk 4 Justice
Throughout the summer, Aboriginal Women and their supporters have been walking across Canada to raise awareness on violence against women. »
September 8, 2008
Canada Post refuses to negotiate
Your bargaining team returned to Ottawa this week prepared to resume negotiations with Canada Post with the assistance of a conciliator. »
September 8, 2008
American citizens living in Canada can vote in U.S. elections
If you are a U.S. or dual (U.S/Canadian) citizen, you can vote in all Federal U.S. elections. »
September 2, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Unreasonable offer by Canada Post prompts strike vote. »
September 2, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
The team has taken it as far as we could - so now it's up to you. »
August 29, 2008
Treasury Board and Agency negotiations
What happens to our negotiations if a federal election is called? »
August 29, 2008
Labour Day Statement
While Labour Day is a time to celebrate labour and our role in building a better world, it also provides us the opportunity to strategize and plan for upcoming challenges. »
August 28, 2008
Food inspection
Minister Ritz misleads Canadians »
August 28, 2008
Our Union Voice
This issue of Our Union Voice is being devoted to the negotiation with Parks Canada Agency. »
August 28, 2008
Our Union Voice
This issue of Our Union Voice is being devoted to the negotiation with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. »
August 25, 2008
Union Update
Read the Special PSAC Social Justice Fund Issue of the Union Update. »
August 22, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Union Tables Comprehensive Offer of Settlement. »
August 22, 2008
Agriculture Union Convention
Here are the election results from the Agriculture Union Convention held in Quebec City from August 13 to 15. »
August 22, 2008
National Health and Welfare Union (NHWU) Convention
Here are the election results from the NHWU Convention held in St. John's, NL, from August 18 to 20. »
August 20, 2008
Our Union Voice
The summer issue of Our Union Voice is here. Check it out. »
August 13, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Defending our Rights, Contract Countdown. »
August 12, 2008
Union Wins a Victory for Free Speech - John King 30 Day Suspension Overturned
The PSAC has won an important victory and has successfully defended the right of Union activists to speak out publicly and critically on Government policies and practices. »
August 11, 2008
Negotiations with Parks Canada
Parks Canada members are Thinking Public as we fight for 'No Contracting Out'. »
August 11, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
Negotiations with Treasury Board: Dates set to get back to bargaining. »
August 7, 2008
Negotiations with Parks Canada
Members at Parks Canada mobilize for National Day of Action. »
August 6, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Your workplace actions are having an impact. »
August 6, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Childcare and Family Leave. »
July 30, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
An open letter to Federal Government workers. »
July 30, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Protecting our benefits. »
July 25, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Our national bargaining team met with Canada Post from July 22 to July 25. »
July 25, 2008
Parks Canada workers seek public support, respect for their work
Workers at Parks Canada and their supporters are calling on visitors to the Fortress of Louisbourg to acknowledge that respect for the work performed by heritage workers is an important aspect of preserving and protecting Canada's natural and cultural heritage. »
July 24, 2008
Parks Canada Agency agrees that arming issues require discussion at the bargaining table
Following a May 9 announcement by Parks Canada Agency that it intends to arm 100 Parks employees, the Parks bargaining team walked away from the table on May 11 without discussing this very important issue with your bargaining team. »
July 22, 2008
Canadian union leaders join Colombia solidarity tour
The visit will allow the leaders to examine first-hand the problems that afflict the South American country, especially given the current government's human rights record and the concerns about the recent free trade agreement with Canada. Check this page for updates from Colombia. »
July 22, 2008
Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) Convention
Here are the election results from the UTE Convention held in Vancouver BC from July 16 to 19. »
July 18, 2008
PSHCP Pay Direct Drug Card
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled. Email your MP and sign the petition. »
July 17, 2008
Negotiations with Parks Canada
Mediation to begin September 29th. »
July 17, 2008
PSAC 2008 Scholarship Program
The deadline for application for PSAC Scholarship is now over. All documents had to be received by July 16. PSAC will contact the recipients of the scholarships and the names will be announced on this website. »
July 16, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Increased workload and ‘flexibility'. »
July 11, 2008
PSAC Statement of Solidarity
PSAC stands in solidarity with the PIPSC and their member Luc Pomerleau, who was fired from the CFIA for performing his responsibilities as a union steward. »
July 10, 2008
PSAC pay equity complaint - Canada Post
PSAC and Canada Post are starting to prepare their written arguments as the union takes it case to the Federal Court of Appeal. »
July 10, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Bargaining Workplace Fairness. »
July 10, 2008
PSAC - Social Justice Fund
Union leaders representing a million workers will visit Colombia to assess human rights. »
July 8, 2008
Statistical Survey Operations negotiations
Our SSO Field Interviewer and Regional Office negotiating teams make joint presentations to the Employer »
July 7, 2008
Negotiating Essential Services with Parks Canada:
What PSAC members need to know. »
July 7, 2008
PSAC component conventions: USGE
Delegates to the Union of Solicitor General Employees' convention have re-elected John Edmunds president for another three-year term and elected their national and regional executive members. »
July 4, 2008
PSAC delegates, UNESCO delegates and the Parks Canada CEO
PSAC members met delegates from an important international UNESCO gathering in Quebec City and explained to them the difficulties they are encountering in this round of negotiations with Parks Canada. »
July 4, 2008
Stamp out deregulation at Canada Post!
The federal government is in the midst of a "strategic review" of Canada Post. The future of the post office and the people who work there is being decided by a panel of government-appointed "experts" — all behind closed doors, with little input from the public. »
July 4, 2008
Statistical Survey Operations negotiations
Our SSO Regional Office negotiating team reports little progress in recent negotiations. »
July 4, 2008
Statistical Survey Operations negotiations
Our SSO Field Interviewers negotiating team has had its first real bargaining session since demands were exchanged in April. »
July 3, 2008
Parks Canada workers raise importance of their role to world heritage
Quebec City - Workers at Parks Canada and their supporters are calling on the delegates to UNESCO's 32nd Session of the World Heritage Committee to consider respect for heritage workers as an important part of preserving and protecting the world's natural and cultural heritage. »
July 2, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Standing up for your rights at work. »
June 30, 2008
Send a message to UNESCO: Respect for workers is respect for heritage
PSAC members at Parks Canada will hand out leaflets and stickers to visitors and delegates to UNESCO'S 32nd Session of the World Heritage Committee in Quebec City. »
June 30, 2008
Update on Collective Bargaining with Parks Canada
The employer refuses to address critical issues. Your bargaining team says it's too early for mediation. »
June 30, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Bargaining is in its early stages but our team is already having in-depth discussions with the employer on our issues for workplace fairness. »
June 25, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Putting a stop to harassment and abuse in the workplace. »
June 23, 2008
PSAC Atlantic regional convention
Atlantic convention delegates re-elect Baldwin Regional Executive Vice-President and Walk for Respect. »
June 23, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
Negotiating Essential Services with Treasury Board: What PSAC members need to know. »
June 21, 2008
PSAC Statement on National Aboriginal Peoples' Day
National Aboriginal Peoples' Day is an opportunity for PSAC to express solidarity with Aboriginal Peoples and support the call for a better life for all Aboriginal Peoples. »
June 19, 2008
Walk for respect!
Regional events
June 19, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
PSAC members told their employer that they deserve to be treated with respect and that they deserve more at the bargaining table. Listen to John Gordon. »
June 19, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Work load and Surveillance are two important issues for UPCE/PSAC members. »
June 19, 2008
Federal government resorts to heavy-handed tactics to stop union activity
The PSAC says the federal government has crossed the line in its attempts to discourage protests against the government's recent wage offer. »
June 19, 2008
Today is the day!
Walk, march, rally for respect and a better agreement!
June 18, 2008
Be there on June 19!
After a year in bargaining, June 19 is the time for action. »
June 17, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
An open message to Treasury Board from the PSAC. »
June 17, 2008
Negotiations with CFIA
Lots of talk, lots to ponder, not much settled. »
June 17, 2008
Negotiations with the Government of Nunavut
PSAC members ratify a new collective agreement. »
June 16, 2008
PSAC Prairies regional convention
Prairies region members send a message to the Treasury Board President; re-elect Regional Executive Vice-President Robyn Benson. »
June 16, 2008
After a year in bargaining, June is the time for action
Treasury Board has recently attempted to shift the blame onto the PSAC for cancelling what were only tentative bargaining dates in June. If anyone's responsible for bargaining not taking place in June, it's Treasury Board. »
June 16, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: EB Group
Another week of little progress. »
June 9, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
Complete list of PSAC/UPCE demands for the current negotiations. »
June 9, 2008
Highlights of National Board of Directors
The swearing in of the newly elected Regional Executive Vice Presidents. National Board of Directors meets in June, 2008 »
June 9, 2008
Union Update
Read the latest news about your union in the Union Update for the period of May/June 2008. »
June 9, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
Get angry and speak out on June 19! »
June 6, 2008
TAFA Pride
Grad student union drive to 'come out' at Kingston Pride »
June 5, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
The PSAC/UPCE negotiating team presented its demands and already the employer is targeting some of our hard won benefits. »
June 3, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: TC Group
After one year of negotiations, the employer is still asking for concessions »
June 3, 2008
PSAC North Convention
DesLauriers re-elected as Regional Executive Vice-President, Coleman Nyathi elected as alternate REVP. »
June 3, 2008
PSAC-Quebec regional convention
Jérôme Turcq was re-elected REVP for the Québec Region and Magali Picard was elected Alternate REVP. »
June 2, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: PA Group
Our PA negotiating team says: Is that all there is?. »
June 2, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: SV Group
The SV Team was once again back at the table for a session with the employer from May 20 to 22, 2008. »
May 29, 2008
PSAC encourages Treasury Board to respect its workers with a better wage offer
The PSAC doesn't buy Treasury Board's recent statement that they are committed to the bargaining process and achieving a fair settlement. »
May 29, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: FB Group
CBSA Rejects Job Security for Employees, Tables 1.5% and 1.2% Wage Increases. »
May 29, 2008
National Day of Action in Support of First Nations
The PSAC joins the Assembly of First Nations' call for a National Day of Action in Support of First Nations on May 29, 2008. »
May 28, 2008
Welcome to new members from the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
400 teaching assistants (TAs) at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) voted in favour of joining the PSAC. »
May 26, 2008
PSAC National Capital Region Convention
Maria Fitzpatrick is elected Regional Executive Vice-President of the National Capital Region and Daniel Charron the Alternate REVP. »
May 26, 2008
Mint Workers Ratify Tentative Agreement
Members from Government Services Union Locals 70024 and 50057 voted to ratify their tentative agreement with the Royal Canadian Mint on May 14. »
May 26, 2008
Canadian Labour Congress convention
PSAC wants convention delegates to Think Public! »
May 23, 2008
PSAC tells Harper government to get real
After a year of bargaining, negotiating teams for the PSAC are less than impressed with the Harper government's wage offer tabled this week. » / Photos / Videos
23 mai 2008
GrainAction Campaign
The PSAC and its Agriculture Union work together on GrainAction. »
May 23, 2008
Negotiations with CFIA
Proposals and counter-proposals lead to small settlements. »
May 22, 2008
Revered Labour Leader Dies
The PSAC joins with trade unionists and activists world wide in paying tribute to Crispin “Ka Bel” Beltran. »
May 22, 2008
PSAC regional convention and demonstration
Under the theme River Without Borders, members of the PSAC will be meeting in Gatineau this weekend for the 4th Triennial PSAC Convention for the National Capital Region. »
May 21, 2008
Pay Equity at Canada Post
UPCE Western Region had a 3 day Education session and Mobilization meeting at the end of April in Winnipeg. »
May 21, 2008
Letter to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper
In light of the continued killing of trade unionists and other human rights activists and civil society leaders, and the recent revelations about the murders being excusable with a fine, we write to demand that you stop free trade negotiations with Colombia. »
May 21, 2008
Pay Equity Victory at the Old Port of Montreal
The PSAC and the Old Port of Montréal signed an agreement providing for the settlement of a pay equity complaint. »
May 20, 2008
SSO Regional Office and SSO Field Interviewer Negotiations
The two bargaining units at Statistical Survey Operations have exchanged bargaining proposals with the Employer. »
May 20, 2008
Letter to the Honourable Maxime Bernier
On behalf of the over 160,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, I am writing to urge you to make a public statement in support of Bolivian unity at this critical time of the country's process of democratic transformation. »
May 20, 2008
Negotiating with Treasury Board - EB Unit
Treasury Board appoints a new negotiator and we start exchanging counterproposals. »
May 15, 2008
Homophobia is bad for your health!
International Day Against Homophobia highlights health care inequity. »
May 15, 2008
Video challenge to Parks members
The Parks Bargaining Team has issued a video challenge to members from other Locals. »
May 15, 2008
PSAC calls CBSA handling of arming initiative and other workplace issues rash, irresponsible
The union is charging the employer of being irresponsible with how it is handling workplace issues, including the implementation of the arming initiative. »
May 15, 2008
Welcome to new PSAC members
Officers of the Anishinabek Police Service in Ontario join the PSAC. »
May 15, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: FB Group
It is time that we achieve a contract that meets the standards found in other enforcement agencies, and elsewhere in the federal public sector. »
May 14, 2008
Grain Commission funding cuts mean higher producer costs: Safety and quality threatened
Conservative government plans to drastically reduce Canadian Grain Commission spending will hurt grain producers and Canada's international reputation for quality. »
May 12, 2008
Union slams Parks Canada Agency for walking away from negotiations
The union representing about 5,000 workers at Parks Canada denounces the employer's attempt at undermining contract negotiations when the Agency's negotiators walked away from the table. »
May 12, 2008
PSAC – Social Justice Fund
Progressive Filipino legislators discuss human rights with Canadian unions. »
May 12, 2008
Colombian activist urges Canadians to reject Canada-Colombia free trade deal
According to Marilyn Machado, the treatment of black communities in Colombia constitutes one of the worst humanitarian crises facing Africans in the Diaspora. »
May 12, 2008
Parks Canada Negotiations
Parks members from Atlantic to B.C. mobilize to support bargaining team. »
May 9, 2008
Reject Bill C-484. Protect women's choice and equality
Last March, Bill C 484, the Unborn Victims of Crime Act, passed second reading in the House of Commons. This bill seeks to amend the Criminal Code and to create a separate offence for causing the injury or death of an “unborn child‹ should a pregnant woman be the victim of a crime. »
May 9, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board - TC Unit
Your Technical Services (TC) bargaining team was in Ottawa from April 26 to 30 and continued negotiations with Treasury Board. »
May 8, 2008
Federal Program Reviews Mean Layoffs and Downgraded Services at the National Gallery of Canada
Jobs will be lost and corners will be cut at the National Gallery of Canada as a result of the federal government's revolving “strategic review” of program spending in targeted departments and agencies across the federal government. »
May 7, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: SV Group
SV Team tables proposed pay package. »
May 6, 2008
Union Update
Read the latest news about your union in the Union Update for the period of March/April 2008. »
May 6, 2008
Parks Canada Negotiations
Parks bargaining team determined to stay at table. »
May 5, 2008
Pay Equity: The Federal government MUST take action!
Thirty years after the adoption of the Canadian Human Rights Act, pay equity is still only a dream for most women in Canada. Despite the fact that the Pay Equity Task Force recommended the adoption of a stand-alone proactive pay equity law, the federal government has done nothing. »
May 5, 2008
PSAC Statement of Solidarity with U of T student protesters
The PSAC denounces the actions taken by the University of Toronto to stifle student dissent. »
May 5, 2008
Ontario regional convention
Convention delegates ‘Think Public' in a big way, re-elect Regional Executive Vice-President Gerry Halabecki and elect new Alternate REVP. »
May 5, 2008
Federal Strategic Spending Reviews Ongoing
Federal government program spending reviews first announced in the 2007 Budget will continue this year. »
May 5, 2008
PSAC 2008 Scholarship Program
The PSAC 2008 Scholarship Program is again offering 15 scholarships. »
May 2, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: FB Group
Bargaining Team Tables Economic Package. »
May 2, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board - PA Unit
We showed them the money »
May 1, 2008
AS Compensation Advisors
The Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates is unanimously recommending immediate action on pay for compensation advisors. »
April 30, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
Proposing a wage increase: we're worth it! »
April 30, 2008
PSAC Statement on International Workers' Day - May 1, 2008
On May 1st, 1886, 80,000 workers took to the streets of Chicago to demand an eight-hour work day. »
April 30, 2008
PSAC members picket at Trent-Severn Waterway media event
UCTE Local 00056 members formed an information picket at the entrance to the Visitor Center's parking lot during a press event held by the Panel on the Future of the Trent-Severn Waterway on April 28, 2008. »
April 29, 2008
Mock strike at Kouchibouguac National Park
About 50 members took to the picket line at the Kouchibouguac National Park entrance for a mock strike at noon on April 25, 2008. »
April 25, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
PSAC proposes a Recruitment and Retention Allowance for Compensation and Benefits workers. »
April 25, 2008
Letter to Madam Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines
On behalf of over 160,000 members of the PSAC, we strongly condemn the harassment by armed men of Rep. Satur Ocampo on his return from a Human Rights Mission to Canada and the threat of his imminent arrest. »
April 25, 2008
PSAC members at Parks Canada meet with MP Scott Simms
Mr. Simms fully supports the elimination of pay zones. »
April 25, 2008
April 28, 2008 – National Day of Mourning
April 28, 2008 will mark the 24th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job. »
April 23, 2008
Letter to the Honourable Jean Pierre Blackburn and the Honourable David Emerson
The Public Service Alliance of Canada wishes to express its grave concern for the violations of trade union rights in Colombia and ongoing killings of trade union leaders and activists. »
April 22, 2008
2008 PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference
The first stand alone PSAC National Aboriginal Peoples' Conference will be held September 19 to 21, 2008 at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, under the theme MAAWANGITEENG": Where the Journey Begins! "MAAWANGITEENG" is the Ojibway term for gathering or assembly and this is the Conference where the journey towards Aboriginal Peoples' equality will begin. »
April 22, 2008
Negotiations at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The week of negotiations that concluded April 4 ended without any real progress towards a new Collective Agreement. »
April 22, 2008
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2008
Around the world these observances will highlight both local and world wide environmental issues. »
April 21, 2008
B.C. regional convention
The PSAC B.C. regional convention has re-elected Kay Sinclair REVP, while delegates re-dedicated themselves to political action »
April 17, 2008
First Nations Education Workers Join PSAC
Education staff of the Akhwesashne Mohawk Board of Education voted by a strong majority to join the PSAC in a recent representation vote. »
April 16, 2008
Negotiations at Royal Canadian Mint
Negotiations Yield Tentative Agreement at the Royal Canadian Mint. »
April 16, 2008
Statement of support – First Nations leaders in Ontario from PSAC National Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis (NAIM) Circle »
April 14, 2008
Hamlet of Arviat – Tentative agreement ratified
The agreement, reached with the help of a conciliation officer, was ratified by the membership on April 10, 2008. »
April 14, 2008
Parks Canada Negotiations
Work of the Bargaining Unit and No Zones major issues at the Parks bargaining table. »
April 8, 2008
Negotiations Continue at Royal Canadian Mint
Breakthroughs on Classification, Seniority Rights. »
April 7, 2008
Statement of Support – Capsizing of the Sealing Boat Acadien II
Most of you are aware of the recent tragedy that unfolded in the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence off the Iles de la Madeleine. »
April 4, 2008
Canadian Museum of Nature
Former employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature may qualify to receive pay equity payments. »
April 2, 2008
Parks Canada Negotiations
Parks Canada contacted PSAC asking for a return to the bargaining table, stating that they are focused on negotiating the substantive issues of the bargaining unit. »
March 30, 2008
Nunavut government employees vote for strike action
Employees of the Nunavut Government voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in their continuing struggle to achieve a reasonable collective agreement. » 
March 26, 2008
Campaign launched against Conservative Bill that will cost Thunder Bay one hundred jobs
The campaign is aimed principally at local Conservative MP, Joe Comuzzi, who has been silent on the issue. »
March 21, 2008
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21 is a time to remember those who fought against racism and for equality and human rights. We must honour them by taking up the torch and continuing the struggle, especially at a time of relentless neoconservative efforts to roll back our gains. »
March 20, 2008
Health Canada Commissionaires
Commissionaires in Ottawa achieve their first agreement. »
March 19, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
National Bargaining Team Elected, Ratification Votes to be Held. »
March 19, 2008
New page in labour history
The PSAC is writing a new page in Canada's labour history by defending the rights of Postdoctoral Fellows and Postdoctoral Associates to form a union at the University of Western Ontario in London. »
March 18, 2008
Negotiations with Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Union going to court to fight arbitration award. »
March 18, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: EB Group
The EB bargaining team had another long and frustrating negotiating session with its Treasury Board counterpart the week of March 3rd. »
March 14, 2008
PSAC to appeal Federal Court pay equity decision
OTTAWA – The PSAC is taking a quarter century-old pay equity complaint to the Federal Court of Appeal. »
March 13, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: PA Group
Is that light at the end of the tunnel? »
March 13, 2008
Reject Hermanson's appointment to Grain Commission
Mr. Hermanson has already come out strongly in favour of proposed legislation – Bill C-39. »
March 12, 2008
The members of CEUDA Branch 24 have exercised their democratic right to vote. »
March 11, 2008
Negotiations at Canada Post
Canada Post Workers from Across the Country Gather in Ottawa this Week to Prepare for Bargaining. »
March 11, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: TC Group
The TC Team spent four days at the bargaining table, the employer is slow to enter the spirit of negotiations. »
March 10, 2008
Our Union Voice
A special Treasury Board bargaining issue. »
March 7, 2008
Feds failing to protect Canada's Environment
Commissioner highlights inadequate investment. »
March 7, 2008
International Women's Day 2008
PSAC asks: Where is the federal plan for women's equality?. »
March 6, 2008
Team Presents Thousands of Petition Signatures to CBSA at Bargaining Table
FB Workers at CBSA Send Clear Message to Management. »
March 6, 2008
Union conference to discuss current climate of racial discrimination
Racialized delegates of the Public Service Alliance of Canada from across the country will have an opportunity to examine issues that have a direct impact on their communities. »
March 5, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: SV Group
The SV Team was back in late February for a productive session with the employer. »
March 4, 2008
Equality! Once and for all!
PSAC is part of a new campaign, Equality! Once and for all; a joint effort by the Canadian Labour Congress and its affiliates designed to focus serious attention on women's growing economic inequality.
March 4, 2008
Negotiations Ongoing at Royal Canadian Mint, Agreement Reached on Several Issues
Your bargaining team met with the employer Feb. 25-27 to continue negotiations on a renewed collective agreement. »
March 4, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
Another round of negotiating sessions with Treasury Board has just been agreed upon. The PA group will be meeting the week of April 21, the other four TB units, EB, FB, SV and TC, will be meeting the week of April 28.
March 3, 2008
GTAA Vote
In late January 2008, the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered a representation vote at the Greater Toronto Airport Authority to determine which union would represent the consolidated bargaining unit. »
February 29, 2008
Union Update
Read the latest news about your union in the Union Update for the period of February 2008. »
February 29, 2008
International RSI Awareness Day
February 29, 2005 marks the 9th International RSI Awareness Day – a day set aside each year to focus attention on repetitive strain injuries. »
February 29, 2008
All Words, Little Action, No Money for Women
The Canadian government is taking "a more focused approach" to achieving equality between women and men with the goal of "achieving real and measurable results". »
February 29, 2008
Anishinabek Police Service
PSAC filed an application to the CIRB to represent the officers of the Anishinabek Police Service. »
February 29, 2008
PSAC negotiations with CFIA
PSAC negotiating team will meet with the CFIA representatives from March 31 to April 3, 2008.
February 29, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
Treasury Board negotiating teams are back in bargaining. Our FB, SV and TC teams have been meeting with Treasury Board since Feb 26 until today. The PA and EB teams are meeting with Treasury Board from March 4 to 7.
February 27, 2008
Federal budget a medley of misguided priorities
Conservative ideology has triumphed over the needs of Canadians in the latest federal budget according to the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). »
February 27, 2008
Negotiations Begin at Royal Canadian Mint
Your Bargaining Team met with the employer on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8. »
February 26, 2008
PSAC and Compensation Officers blast the employer for lack of action on classification issues
The presentation and questions focused on issues of service delivery and the classification of Compensation Advisors. »
February 25, 2008
Federal budget should be invested in Canadians not debt reduction
Conservatives are not the good fiscal managers they would like the country to believe and there is plenty of evidence to prove it.
Release / Media Advisory
February 21, 2008
Pay equity at Canada Post
Federal court decision issued in Canada Post pay equity case. »
February 21, 2008
Notes for a Statement to the Standing Committee on Official Languages »
February 21, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board
PSAC members bring their message directly to Treasury Board President, Vic Toews, in the Yukon. »
February 21, 2008
Minister, MP's, producers stand up for orderly marketing of grain worth hundreds of millions to Manitoba's economy
The federal government is proceeding with reckless haste on all fronts related to Canada's valuable grain sector. »
February 21, 2008
Parks Canada Negotiations
Negotiation breaks down: PSAC Parks team will apply for conciliation. »
February 20, 2008
Highlights of National Board of Directors
Resolutions Address Asbestos ban, election involvement. National Board of Directors meets in February, 2008 »
February 20, 2008
Don't privatize access to Canadian Culture
Actions by the Harper government to privatize access to Canadian culture need to be challenged. »
February 19, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: PA Group
Progress slow at PA bargaining table after another four days of talks. »
February 14, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: EB Group
Your EB Team was in Ottawa and met with the Employer for four days. »
February 12, 2008
Parks Canada Negotiations
Parks Canada Agency puts up wall at bargaining, union ready to tear it down. »
February 12, 2008
New Grain Commission chief tells Parliament where to go
Ottawa – Former Reform MP Elwin Hermanson who was appointed chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission only weeks ago is advocating in favour of a controversial bill that has never been endorsed by Parliament. »
February 11, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: TC Group
Your TC bargaining Team was in Ottawa from January 28 to February 3 and made proposals to improve evaluation of work. »
February 8, 2008
Union Policy Grievance Settled
Union and Canada Border Services Agency resolve dispute over shift scheduling. »
February 8, 2008
Pay-direct drug card update
To view the most recent Public Service Health Care Plan bulletin dealing with the pay-direct drug card. »
February 8, 2008
Employment equity report to Parliament exposes serious gaps in government hiring
OTTAWA – The picture of employment of historically marginalized Canadians in the federal public service is not as rosy as the government would like to have us believe. »
February 7, 2008
Presentation to the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights with regards to employment equity in the federal public service
On February 4, 2008, the PSAC appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights examining cases of alleged discrimination in the hiring and promotion practices of the federal public service, and the extent to which targets to achieve employment equity for minority groups are being met. Read the presentation. »
February 7, 2008
Statistical Survey Operations Bargaining Units
Bargaining dates set for SSO negotiations. »
February 6, 2008
Union Bargaining Team Delivers Message at Bargaining Table
Our elected FB Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board/CBSA from January 28 to February 1, in an effort to bring the parties closer to a new contract. »
February 6, 2008
Retract Grain Commission Gag Order
Ottawa – Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz should retract a gag order which threatens Canadian Grain Commission employees who speak out against his government's legislative proposal to gut the Commission. »
February 6, 2008
Negotiations with Treasury Board: SV Group
Your SV Team was in Ottawa from January 29 to February 1, 2008, to meet with the Employer. »
February 5, 2008
MG Classification Standard
PSAC's human rights complaint concerning the MG classification standard at the Canada Revenue Agency has been settled. »
February 5, 2008
Negotiations at Canada Post
The PSAC calls upon the members at Canada Post to provide suggestions for demands for the upcoming negotiations. »
February 1, 2008
Withdraw Conservative bill that threatens Canadian grain producers and valuable exports
The federal government should withdraw amendments to the Grain Act in Bill C-39 because it will hurt grain producers and it ignores the unanimous advice from an all-party Commons committee, according to the Agriculture Union - PSAC. »
February 1, 2008
Black History Month: Remembering Cal Best
As the PSAC celebrates Black History Month, it recognizes and honours the contributions of its Black members and members of African heritage. »
January 31, 2008
Union Update
Read the latest news about your union in the Union Update for the period of January 2008. »
January 31, 2008
Pay equity at Canada Post
Appeal hearings in the Federal Court on the Canada Post pay equity case have concluded. »
January 30, 2008
Negotiations at the CFIA
Negotiations between the PSAC and the CFIA are scheduled to resume in March. Read the employer's complete proposals to the PSAC. »
January 30, 2008
Federal Public Sector Collective Agreements Provide Alternatives to Provincial February Holidays
Under current collective agreements, federal public sector workers are not entitled to new provincial statutory holidays proclaimed in Ontario and Manitoba. »
January 29, 2008
Pension Surplus Update
Following the January 23 meeting of the 18 bargaining agents, employees' and retirees' associations with legal counsel, a unanimous decision was taken to pursue this case all the way to the Supreme Court, if necessary. »
January 25, 2008
Talks Broken Off between Government of Nunavut and workers
The Union will now apply for mediation. »
January 25, 2008
Health Canada Commissionaires
The Commissionaires reject their employer's latest offer and continue their strike action. »
January 23, 2008
Medical Adjudicators working for the CPP Disability Benefits Program
Human Rights Tribunal Confirms Discrimination. »
January 21, 2008
Negotiations at the CFIA
Negotiations between the PSAC and the CFIA will resume in March. Read the complete PSAC bargaining demands. »
January 21, 2008
Oppose amendments to Canada Grain Act
The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Agriculture Union are working together to oppose the politically-motivated job cuts at the Canadian Grain Commission. »
January 18, 2008
Negotiations with the CFIA
The members of the PSAC negotiating team were ready to start negotiations, but the employer is, once again, making them wait. »
January 18, 2008
Negotiation with the Hamlet of Arviat in Nunavut
PSAC had to request conciliation when the employer asked for major rollbacks. »
January 17, 2008
Pay equity – separate employers
PSAC's case for pay equity for certain separate employers is finally going to court in October. »
January 16, 2008
Candian Health Coalition holds Hearing Across Canada
The Canadian Health Coalition is conducting Cross - Canada Hearings to collect personal stories highlighting the need for a national pharmacare program.
To find out when hearings are coming to your community. »
January 16, 2008
Health Canada Commissionaires
The striking Commissionaires hand delivered a message to their employer, the Corps of Commissionaires: It's time to come back to the bargaining table. The Commissionaires had a BBQ today in front of their employer's office. »
January 15, 2008
Negotiations with Canada Post
The PSAC and the Union of Postal Communications Employees (UPCE) are preparing to negotiate with Canada Post. The PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President for Ontario, Gerry Halabecki, and the UPCE President Richard Des Lauriers have put out a call to mobilize the membership and are asking for solidarity. »
January 11, 2008
Pay equity at Canada Post
Appeal hearings continue from January 16 to 18. »
January 10, 2008
PSHCP Pay Direct Drug Card Implementation Delayed
Unfortunately, the implementation of a Pay Direct Card for members of the Public Service Health Care Plan has been further delayed. »
January 9, 2008
Compensation issues still a major concern for parliamentary committee
The Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates is once again looking at the problems facing the federal government compensation community. »
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