2010 Archives
December 23, 2010
PSAC offers new online courses on economics and grievances and representation
Check out the latest additions to PSAC's online learning program.
December 22, 2010
Senate committee calls for halt to lighthouse “destaffing”
The Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans has asked the department of fisheries and oceans to stop “destaffing” lighthouses until consultation can taken place on a lightstation by lightstation basis.
December 22, 2010
Message to the PSAC Membership
National President John Gordon has appointed a Task Force to review and recommend changes to strengthen the current voting process under PSAC Regulation 15A.
December 22, 2010
Bargaining begins with Royal Canadian Mint
The PSAC bargaining team met with the employer at the Royal Canadian Mint from December 13 to 16, 2010 to submit its package of demands.
December 20, 2010
Finance Minister abandons Canada Pension Plan expansion
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is backtracking on an expanded Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and abandoning the needs of Canadians in favour of banks and financial institutions.
December 17, 2010
McGill research assistants join PSAC
About 1,500 research assistants at McGill University in Montréal have voted to join PSAC.
December 17, 2010
Our Union Voice
The winter issue of Our Union Voice is here. Check it out.
December 16, 2010
Supreme Court will hear PSAC's Canada Post pay equity case
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear PSAC's pay equity case against Canada Post.
December 14, 2010
Keep Canada Post public
This holiday season while you send cards and packages to loved ones, join us in sending Members of Parliament a message too.
December 10, 2010
PSAC statement on International Human Rights Day
Today is International Human Rights Day and the Public Service Alliance of Canada condemns the Harper government for continuing to undermine and attack human rights, both at home and internationally.
December 9, 2010
Public Service Health Care Plan
The Public Service Health Care Plan covers full and part time federal public service employees appointed for more than 6 months and their dependants. But you must apply to join the plan to be covered.
December 9, 2010
Human rights museum staff in Winnipeg join PSAC
PSAC has new members at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg.
December 8, 2010
National Conference for Racially Visible Members
The deadline for applications and resolutions is Friday, December 17th at 4pm (EST).
December 6, 2010
PSAC files application to represent IT workers at the Bank of Canada
The PSAC filed an application with the Canada Industrial Relations Board to represent 235 workers at the Bank of Canada.
December 3, 2010
Mental Health affects us all - International Day for Persons with Disabilities: December 3rd
It is only recently that mental health issues, in our communities and our workplaces are being closely examined.
December 2, 2010
Parks Canada agency national bargaining conference
PSAC is organizing a National Bargaining Conference for Parks Canada members February 6 - 9, 2011 in Calgary.
December 2, 2010
PSAC backs Native Women's Association on Sisters in Spirit initiative
John Gordon has written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper to support the continued funding of the Sisters in Spirit initiative.
November 25, 2010
Clarification on TVA news report regarding Treasury Board agreements
On Tuesday, November 23, TVA Gatineau-Ottawa did a report on the tentative agreements reached between PSAC and Treasury Board and the ongoing ratification votes taking place in the region.
November 16, 2010
Parliament expected to vote on transgender and transsexual rights in December
A private members bill that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender expression or identity will get a third and final reading in the House of Commons in December.
November 10, 2010
Human Smuggling Legislation Violates Refugee Rights
The government's bill to prevent human smuggling does not meet Canada's domestic and international human rights and refugee protection obligations said the PSAC.
November 3, 2010
PSAC still waiting on Supreme Court for Canada Post pay equity case
Eight months after the Federal Court of Appeal overturned a human rights tribunal ruling in our favour, PSAC still doesn't know if the Supreme Court will let us appeal that decision.
November 2, 2010
Our Union Voice
The autumn issue of Our Union Voice is here. Check it out.
October 29, 2010
2011 PSAC National Conference for Racially Visible Members
We are pleased to be sending you this Registration Package for the 2011 PSAC National Conference for Racially Visible Members, which will be held April 1- 3, 2011 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, BC under the theme “United, Empowered, Fearless: Ready for Action!”.
October 29, 2010
Members ratify new agreement with CRA
The ballots have been counted and a majority of members have voted in favour of the tentative agreement with the Canada Revenue Agency.
October 27, 2010
PSAC tells Parliament to bring back pay equity
PSAC is urging the House of Commons Committee on the Status of Women to support a Bill that will get rid of the Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act (PSECA).
October 25, 2010
2011 PSAC calendars now available
Download a PDF copy of the PSAC calendar or contact your local or your regional office to get a copy.
October 21, 2010
Apply for the Labour College of Canada
If you are a committed PSAC activist who wants to deepen your learning of the labour movement in Canada, develop your leadership skills, and connect with activists from other unions across the country.
October 20, 2010
Charges against Public Works require urgent action
The Canada Labour Code charges over a boiler explosion that killed engineer Peter Kennedy are a welcome step, said the Public Service Alliance of Canada today.
October 19, 2010
Union Update: spotlight on employment equity
In this issue: Spotlight on International Women's Day; Five things you should know about employment equity; Senate report slams federal government for employment equity inaction; Abella report still rings true; What you can do to support employment equity; Victory! PSAC campaign against cuts helps new Canadians
October 15, 2010
Canadians support increase in CPP benefits
More than three quarters of Canadians support increasing Canada Pension Plan benefits, according to a national survey.
October 13, 2010
PSAC Labour College graduates celebrated
On October 7, 2010, the National Board of Directors hosted a celebration for PSAC graduates of the 2010 Canadian Labour College of Canada and the Collège FTQ-Fonds.
October 8, 2010
PSAC disappointed with Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in pension surplus case
PSAC has received a decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal on our case against the federal government over its expropriation of $28 billion from the federal superannuation fund.
October 4, 2010
PSAC, Treasury Board reach three agreements
PA, SV and EB group members to vote on tentative agreements over coming weeks. Regular bargaining to resume in 2011 for FB, TC.
October 1, 2010
Response by Stockwell Day on Employment Equity Review
The following is a response by Stockwell Day to a letter sent by John Gordon, PSAC National President, expressing concern about the government's recent attack on employment equity. PSAC will continue to monitor the government's actions on this issue to ensure a more equitable and representative workplace in the federal public service.
October 1, 2010
PSAC negotiates two-year deal with CRA
After intensive negotiations that began on September 20, PSAC has achieved a tentative agreement with the Canada Revenue Agency
September 28, 2010
Public services, a right for everybody.
In this light hearted video, PSAC members from the National Capital Region call for mobilisation to protect public services to which all citizens are entitled. Private services, members say, are a privilege for the few.
September 24, 2010
Talks continue between PSAC and Treasury Board
Your negotiating teams continue to work hard at the table since beginning early exploratory discussions with Treasury Board this week.
September 23, 2010
The federal long-gun registry is safe…for now
A razor-thin majority of MPs have stopped Bill C-391.
September 23, 2010
Negotiations with CRA are moving forward
Negotiations with the Canada Revenue Agency began Monday afternoon. The talks are continuing and progress is being made.
September 22, 2010
PSAC files policy grievance in support of compensation advisors
Government failed to consult with union over jobs moving to Miramichi
September 21, 2010
Webinar: Making images and videos
The Regional Offices Branch invites you to participate in this presentation on using images and video to build our union.
September 7, 2010
Update on pay centre move for compensation advisors
PSAC has received messages from our members, concerned about Prime Minister Harper's plan to centralize pay administration services for the federal public service in New Brunswick.
August 27, 2010
PSAC donates $30,000 to assist flood victims in Pakistan
PSAC has joined with unions from across Canada, to show solidarity with the people of Pakistan who are struggling to gain access to disaster relief after weeks of devastating floods.
August 27, 2010
Bargaining with CRA starts soon and we're ready
Our negotiating team has been getting fully prepared for the first bargaining session with the Canada Revenue Agency.
August 26, 2010
Treasury Board Bargaining Units
Call out to PSAC equity activists (Aboriginal, Racialized Worker, Member with disability, GLBT), Regional Women's Committee member, and Youth activists (30 or younger) to participate in Treasury Board Bargaining Conferences.
August 20, 2010
PSAC Concerned about Pay Centre Announcement
John Gordon, PSAC National President, was in the media today to voice concern over the government's recent announcement to establish a pay centre in Miramichi, New Brunswick.
August 19, 2010
PSAC North shows its pride
PSAC members participated in LGBT pride activities all over the Northwest Territories this weekend, celebrating in Yellowknife, Inuvik, Fort Smith and Hay River.
August 11, 2010
Victory! PSAC campaign against cuts helps new Canadians
Thanks to push-back from PSAC members, immigration applications will continue to be processed in a timely manner, saving families months of delays and anxiety.
August 11, 2010
PSAC at Fredericton's first Pride parade
Fredericton's first Pride Parade, held on Sunday, was a community hit!
August 6, 2010
Decision supports freedom of Canadians to be parents without discrimination
In a groundbreaking decision today, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found that employers cannot discriminate against their employees should they choose to become parents.
August 4, 2010
Letter to the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board
I am writing to express our grave concerns about your recent announcement of a review of the government's employment equity hiring practices and related provisions of the Public Service Employment Act.
July 27, 2010
Letter to the Honourable Minister Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation
The PSAC is extremely disturbed by your decision to cut off funding to the most important non-governmental international development institution in the country, the CCIC.
July 26, 2010
PSAC reaches settlement with Casino Regina
After more than seven weeks on the picket line, members of PSAC and management at Casino Regina have reached deal.
July 23, 2010
Equal opportunity in the workplace is the latest Conservative target
First the Harper Conservatives cancelled the mandatory long-form census, now they're going after the federal Employment Equity Act that depends on this data with the announcement that they will be reviewing employment equity policies and practices in the federal public service.
July 23, 2010
Servisair admits major flight delays at Vancouver International Airport due to lockout of refueling supervisors
Servisair now admits in a legal document filed this afternoon that there have been major flight delays at Vancouver International Airport since it locked out refueling supervisors on Monday.
July 22, 2010
Beyond the census: other Statistics Canada surveys that have been cut
Statistics Canada surveys that have already fallen victim to budget cuts and expenditure restraint.
July 22, 2010
Long form census: playing political games will have consequences
The Harper government's decision to eliminate the mandatory long form for the 2011 census has brought together individuals and organizations of all political stripes in opposition.
July 21, 2010
GlobeGround Fuel Service locks out fueller supervisors at Vancouver Airport
Media were reporting flight delays in Vancouver as the second day of a lockout of 23 airplane fueller supervisors ended.
July 20, 2010
Our Union Voice
The summer issue of Our Union Voice is here. Check it out.
July 15, 2010
Celebrations to mark the Joint Learning Program's 1,000th workshop
A number of facilitators and organizers and people accepted the Joint Learning Program's (JLP) invitation and came out to celebrate its 1,000th workshop on June 30.
July 13, 2010
National Philatelic Centre supports sick children
Members of UPCE Local 80823 at the National Philatelic Centre in Antigonish held a charity BBQ during the Antigonish Highland Games July 8.
July 13, 2010
Bargaining with CRA: we've exchanged demands
This was done electronically, giving both sides a chance to consider the demands before face-to-face bargaining begins in September.
July 7, 2010
Notice served: bargaining with CRA starts in September
PSAC served notice to bargain with CRA July 2. The parties have agreed to the same process used in 2007 to reach a settlement before the old agreement expires.
July 6, 2010
PSAC urges Senate to divide up budget bill
The Public Service Alliance of Canada says that it's not too late for the Senate to stop the Harper government from continuing to stack the federal budget with unrelated legislation.
July 5, 2010
Budget bill disables federal health and safety appeal process
PSAC will be asking the Senate National Finance Committee to reject a part of the Harper government's omnibus budget bill that will seriously undermine the right of federal workers to refuse dangerous work.
June 30, 2010
Pension campaign gag order goes to arbitration
PSAC will go to arbitration over a Treasury Board directive to managers aimed at silencing the union's pension campaign.
June 28, 2010
Fredericton barbecue against Canada Post Call Centre closure
UPCE members had a barbecue June 25 at the Canada Post call centre in Fredericton, NB, part of a campaign to prevent the centre's closure.
June 25, 2010
PSAC welcomes Senate committee call for action on employment equity
On June 15, 2010, the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights released its second report on employment equity in the federal public service Reflecting the Changing Face of Canada [PDF].
June 24, 2010
PSAC at international union conference in Vancouver
PSAC leaders are attending the International Trade Union Confederation conference in Vancouver this week.
June 24, 2010
Airport workers in Sydney, NS rally to protect pensions
The 13 members of the union - UCTE Local 80807, has been without a contract since September 2009.
June 23, 2010
PSAC protests herd removal at Westmorland
PSAC members and Save our Farms coalition members protested as Westmorland institution lost its dairy herd this week, part of Correctional Services Canada's plan to close its five prison farms.
June 22, 2010
Memorial grad assistants ratify first contract
Union members voted for the agreement in meetings on June 17 and 18.
June 22, 2010
Pennies of Prosperity
Watch this new 5-minute video from the PSAC education team.
June 18, 2010
PSAC joins Voices coalition for democracy
PSAC has joined the Voices coalition for democracy and transparency.
June 17, 2010
PSAC supports University of Toronto workers
Mandatory unpaid leave during the G20 is unjust
June 17, 2010
PSAC members at veterans affairs call for more resources
PSAC members held a press conference this week to express concern over the treatment veterans receive.
June 15, 2010
Award of Excellence rewards attacks on women's and workers' rights
When did designing legislation to deny women their right to pay equity and workers their right to freely negotiate wage increases begin to qualify for awards for excellence in policy? Since the Harper government was elected and started pursuing its anti-worker, anti-women agenda.
June 14, 2010
PSAC critical of Stockwell Day's 'Cash for Cuts' program
While giving a speech today at the Public Service Awards of Excellence Ceremony, Stockwell Day, the President of the Treasury Board, proudly announced the creation of the Employee Innovation Program.
June 14, 2010
Pay equity payment interest case to get judicial review
The question of how to tax pay equity settlement payments will go before a court after the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled against PSAC.
June 8, 2010
G8-G20 summit in Toronto: how to get involved
From June 25 to 27, Canada will host the G8 / G20 summits, where world leaders will come to Toronto to discuss critical issues facing citizens in Canada and around the world.
June 8, 2010
PSAC online learning adds workplace safety and listening skills to course list
PSAC's online learning centre has added two courses: Office safety and Individual listening skills.
June 8, 2010
Bill C-389: Justice for transsexual and transgender Canadians
Transsexual and transgender people are workers, citizens and beloved members of our families. They deserve nothing more than respect, equality and protection from discrimination and violence. [PDF]
June 7, 2010
CFB Kingston commissionaires join PSAC
Commissionaires at CFB Kingston - 100 people who work as security guards - voted to join PSAC, June 2.
June 7, 2010
John Gordon calls on Stephen Harper to condemn attack on Gaza flotilla
John Gordon has written Prime Minister Stephen Harper asking him to quickly condemn the attack by Israel on an international flotilla.
June 4, 2010
Delegates to the PSAC Access Conference fight for quality public services for people with disabilities
Delegates to the 2010 PSAC Access Conference will pressure the federal government to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
June 4, 2010
Updating of the Joint Learning Program Website
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) website has recently been updated and now has even more information about the program and JLP workshops. The section on participating in the Program is now more user friendly and provides information on becoming a facilitator, hosting workshops in the workplace and participating in workshops set out in the workshop calendar.
June 3, 2010
McGill: contract between staff union and PSAC
The 1,700 members of the McGill University Non-Academic Certified Association (MUNACA) have voted for a service contract with PSAC.
June 3, 2010
Casino Regina employees set June 3 strike deadline
PSAC members at Casino Regina will go on strike at 6pm, June 3.
June 2, 2010
Canada Post workers get support from international union
The head of UNI-global, the international trade union federation representing UPCE and other postal and telecommunications unions has sent Canada Post a letter criticizing its decision to contract-out its call centres and its philatelic centre.
June 1, 2010
Federal government raids pockets of retirees
Increase in dental plan contribution rates will impact seniors' income
May 28, 2010
PSAC continues fight against privatization at Canada Post
The PSAC is more determined than ever to protect the 300 jobs at Canada Post call centres and the National Philatelic Centre in Antigonish.
May 27, 2010
PSAC presents to house committee in support of long gun registry
Patty Ducharme made a presentation on behalf of PSAC to the parliamentary committee on public safety May 25, in support of the long gun registry, and against the bill - C-391 - that would dismantle it.
May 26, 2010
PSAC is alarmed at the University of Toronto's decision to shut down G20 citizens' forum
PSAC is alarmed at the recent decision by the University of Toronto to shut down its downtown campus during the G8 / G20 meetings next month, effectively cancelling a citizen's forum that had been planned months ago by the Council of Canadians and a coalition of labour unions.
May 26, 2010
Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement - We need your help again!
The federal government continues to try to manoeuvre to stop human rights advocates and experts from appearing before the Committee on International Trade on the legislation to implement the Canada-Colombia free trade deal. We need to keep up the pressure on the Liberals on the Committee.
May 21, 2010
Keep Our Communities Safe! Stop Bill C-391
Bill C391, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (repeal of the long gun registry) is currently before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
May 21, 2010
Pension surplus litigation: Ontario Appeal Court decision in Fall 2010?
PSAC's lawyers believe the Ontario Court of Appeal may render its decision on the union's pension surplus case in fall 2010.
May 20, 2010
Federal workers pay their fair share of the Public Service Pension Plan
Federal public sector employees work hard for and make significant contributions to their pension plan.
May 20, 2010
Labour board validates ships crew concerns but stops short of a separate bargaining unit
The federal labour public service board has rejected a union request to make ship's crews into a separate bargaining unit.
May 18, 2010
PSAC wins labour media awards for poster, flyer, penlight
The Communication Section of the PSAC received some praise for its work at the Canadian Association of Labour Media conference held May 14-16 in Windsor.
May 13, 2010
PSAC activists stand up for LGBT rights
Pride conference participants pledge to fight Harper government's attacks on human rights and democracy
May 12, 2010
Pensions and health and safety courses at PSAC online learning
PSAC has published two new courses on its online learning centre...
May 11, 2010
PSAC to host webinar on the federal budget
What does the Federal Budget mean for public services and public service workers. Date: May 17, 2010, 7:00 pm ET. Sign up now.
May 4, 2010
Union Update, Spring 2010: Spotlight on Budget 2010
PSAC is fighting to protect public services, Five things you should know about the federal budget, PSAC members working in the federal public service: The federal budget and your job, Union activity in the workplace: Know your rights!
May 3, 2010
Changes to government parking policy will unfairly target workers with disabilities
Impending changes to the federal government's parking policy will adversely affect workers with disabilities, creating a barrier that will make it more difficult to access their workplaces.
April 30, 2010
PSAC members ratify tentative agreement with GlobeGround/Servisair
After a marathon weekend bargaining session and the threat of a lock-out from the employer, the tentative agreement reached between Servisair Inc. and the PSACs bargaining team on April 17, 2010, was ratified by the membership yesterday.
April 28, 2010
Harper government is endangering workers' health and safety
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is demanding that the Harper government take action to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities, after a damning report revealed that it has been negligent in protecting workers under its jurisdiction.
April 22, 2010
Ontario labour board to Grant PSAC certification to represent workers at Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation – Woodbine
After voting to join PSAC on March 15, 2010, the 400 employees of the Ontario Gaming Lottery Corporation – Woodbine will be granted certification by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB).
April 22, 2010
Earth Day
Forty years after the first Earth Day celebrations, the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future.
April 19, 2010
Employment equity, pay equity still vitally needed
Two recent articles in the Ottawa Citizen have suggested that women no longer have any worries when it comes to working the Federal Public Service and that we no longer need employment equity measures to apply to women.
April 16, 2010
Budget cuts will cost immigrants months of their lives
For want of a few more pairs of hands, new immigrants to Canada will have to wait longer gain citizenship.
April 16, 2010
Vancouver airport fuellers face lock out
PSAC members who fuel planes at Vancouver International Airport could be locked out by their employer, GlobeGround Fuel Services/Servisair at 12:01, Saturday, April 17.
April 15, 2010
A Critical Analysis of the Annual Report on Employment Equity in the Federal Public Service 2008-09
While some advances for the equity groups have been made in recent years, there is still a long way to go to achieve a representative and barrier-free Public Service.
April 14, 2010
Budget freeze will harm Canadians and compromise public services: PSAC
The Conservative government's 2010 budget will compromise public services and people's livelihoods, to the detriment of all Canadians. That's the message that John Gordon, President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, delivered to the House of Commons Government Operations and Estimates Committee this afternoon.
April 13, 2010
PSAC takes Canada Post equal pay case to the Supreme Court
The PSAC is seeking leave to appeal the recent Federal Court decision dismissing the 2005 Tribunal decision. The PSAC will be filing the necessary documents with the Supreme Court in late April.
April 12, 2010
ARINC International of Canada bargaining: much left to do, next session in May
Session five of bargaining between ARINC International of Canada and the PSAC for a first collective agreement took place April 6 to 8, 2010.
April 8, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions about the Public Service Health Care Plan
Provided by the National Joint Council
April 7, 2010
Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government to PSAC: proposal? What proposal?
Bargaining isn't going well between the 53 members of PSAC Local 69081 and the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.
April 7, 2010
Equity groups continue to wait for equality in the workplace
Treasury Board has tabled its Annual Report on Employment Equity in the Public Service of Canada for 2008-09.
April 1, 2010
PSAC grieves Treasury Board petition gag memo
PSAC has filed a policy grievance against a Treasury Board directive to prevent employees from posting the union's pension petition in the workplace.
April 1, 2010
Anishinabek Police Service on the way to federal mediation
PSAC met with the Anishinabek Police Governing Authority from March 16 to 18. On March 18, the parties agreed to request the assistance of a federal mediator.
March 26, 2010
Stand up for LGBT rights today
The recent discovery that Immigration Minister Jason Kenney's office removed reference to same sex marriage from the guide for new citizens is only the tip of the iceberg.
March 26, 2010
Harper government, Cultural Enemy
Stephen Harper's ongoing cuts to Canada's cultural institutions make him cultural enemy number one, John Gordon says.
March 26, 2010
Rights and Democracy: an independent investigation is the only way to go
A few hundred persons turned out to demonstrate in front of the offices of Rights and Democracy at 1001 de Maisonneuve Blvd. East in Montreal to demand an independent investigation on the events that have shaken the organization for more than a year.
March 26, 2010
Liberals, Tories turn a blind eye on human rights violations in Colombia
PSAC is profoundly disturbed to see Liberals colluding with Conservatives to override trade union and civil society concerns about gross on-going human rights violations in Colombia.
March 25, 2010
Harper government attacks human rights - Closure of CHRC offices will punish marginalized people
The Public Service Alliance of Canada condemns the Harper government's decision to close Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax.
March 25, 2010
Canadian and African unions launch "Days of Action" on HIV/AIDS
Trade unions throughout Canada and Africa will join forces in a month long Days of Action” March 21 – April 28, 2010 to lobby the G8 and G20 countries for provision of Universal Access to HIV-AIDS prevention, treatment and care.
March 24, 2010
From criminality to formal equality
PSAC Pride Conference will honour LGBT history and inspire new struggles for justice
March 22, 2010
March 31 deadline for proposals for Canada Revenue Agency bargaining
The UTE has issued its formal call for demands to take to the bargaining table with the CRA.
March 19, 2010
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Every year on March 21, PSAC marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
March 17, 2010
Separate employers pay equity complaint: unsettled after eight years
Eight years after PSAC first filed a pay equity complaint against 28 government agencies, crown corporations and institutions, the issue is unresolved.
March 16, 2010
Canada Ratifies UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
On March 11, 2010, the federal government ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at United Nations headquarters in New York City. This ratification also has the support of all provinces and territories.
March 16, 2010
Hamlet of Kugaaruk employees join PSAC
More than 60 employees of the hamlet of Kugaaruk, Nunavut are now members of the PSAC.
March 15, 2010
Rights and Democracy staff need support
Staff at the embattled agency, Rights and Democracy have set up a website to rally support.
March 11, 2010
PSAC in court over pension surplus in April
The next chapter in the Federal Superannuation Surplus dispute begins at the Ontario Court of Appeal, April 19, 20 and 21, 2010 in Toronto.
March 11, 2010
Our Union Voice
The spring issue of Our Union Voice is here. Check it out.
March 8, 2010
Federal Court dismisses Canada Post pay equity appeal
Union renews commitment to fight for workers' right to equal pay
March 4, 2010
PSAC activists decry the Harper record in front of the United Nations
PSAC women activists are making international waves, holding the Harper government to account for its attacks on women’s human rights and equality.
March 3, 2010
House of Commons workers win shift scheduling rights and other protections
The PSAC members who work in the maintenance, transport and trades departments, as well as Parliamentary restaurant employees, will be returning to work with a renewed sense of pride and determination, after winning seniority rights.
March 3, 2010
Union Update
Spotlight on International Women's Day
March 2, 2010
What to look for in the 2010 federal budget
The federal budget will probably talk about both short term measures and long term measures to slay the deficit. Some of those measures could involve direct attacks on federal public sector workers.
March 2, 2010
Put people first in federal budget, says PSAC
The head of the largest union representing federal public sector workers is urging the Harper government not to cut public services or attack federal pension plans in order to pay off the deficit.
March 1, 2010
Public sector unions, CLC to hold pre-budget news conference
Labour leaders, representing more than three million unionized workers, will hold a news conference to call for government spending on quality public services and for pension reform to ensure quick and sustainable economic recovery.
March 1, 2010
Think Public with the Alternative Federal Budget
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has released the 2010 version of its Alternative Federal Budget.
February 22, 2010
Rights and Democracy employees “enduring a witch hunt”: PSAC
PSAC national president John Gordon and PSAC Québec Regional Vice-President Jérôme Turcq spoke out today on behalf of PSAC members employed by the Montréal-based International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development (Rights & Democracy).
February 19, 2010
Labour, Women's Groups Release "Reality Check" on Women's Equality
Barbara Byers, Executive Vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress, along with leaders of labour and women's organizations will release a report on Monday, February 22 which they describe as a "reality check" on Canada's lagging performance in achieving women's equality.
February 18, 2010
New Union of Northern Workers collective agreement available
The collective agreement for employees of the Government of the Northwest Territories is now available on the Union of Northern Workers website. [PDF]
February 15, 2010
Union Update
Celebrating Black History Month and Protecting Pensions.
February 11, 2010
Sodexo employees at Stanton Hospital in Yellowknife join PSAC
Dietary, laundry and cleaning staff at Stanton Hospital in Yellowknife have a union again.
February 11, 2010
Essential services agreements: PSAC pushes back on government demands to declare workers essential
For people working in Treasury Board's PA, FB and SV bargaining units, and for our members at Parks Canada, the Canada Food Inspection Agency and Canada Revenue Agency, where collective agreements have been signed, a strike seems very far away.
February 10, 2010
Maquila Solidarity Network campaigns for fair sportswear
Canada is all about the Olympics these days.
February 5, 2010
Technical Services Group, Treasury Board: new collective agreement posted
The collective agreement for the Technical Services Group of Treasury Board is now available on the Treasury Board Website.
February 4, 2010
Canada European Free trade talks: betrayal of public trust
The federal government is negotiating away control over Canadian public water, health care and postal services. A second round of secret Canada European free trade talks just ended. These negotiations are a direct attack on Canada's public services and social policies. The PSAC and other unions oppose this secret and undemocratic betrayal of public trust
February 4, 2010
PSAC provides funding for women's groups
The Public Service Alliance of Canada has renewed its commitment to women's equality by providing $90,000 in funding to six women's groups that have faced serious financial shortages since the Conservative government took power in 2006.
February 2, 2010
2010 PSAC National Access Conference
We are pleased to be sending you this Registration package for the 2010 PSAC National Access Conference, which will be held June 4 to 6, 2010 at the Westin Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario under the theme “Let's focus on our abilities!”
February 1, 2010
African Heritage/Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated in Canada to recognize the contributions of Black people and people of African heritage to the growth and development of this country and their importance to its history.
January 29, 2010
Sign on to protect your pension
Lobby groups with the Harper government's ear are making much of the federal public service's pension. They're calling for cutbacks spreading misinformation and distortions to make their case for funding tax cuts and investment loopholes that would benefit their constituents.
January 27, 2010
Public Service Health Care Plan
New contract to administer the PSHCP awarded to Sun Life.
January 25, 2010
PSAC supports members of Rights and Democracy in the crisis shaking the institution
Following the sudden death of Rémy Beauregard a few weeks ago, the debates and confrontations being waged on the Board of Directors of Rights and Democracy have now boiled over.
January 22, 2010
Strike Assistance for Steelworkers in Sudbury
Multi-national Corporation Vale-Inco is demanding concessions from 4,000 United Steelworkers who have been on strike for 6 months in Sudbury, Port Colborne et Voisey's Bay. During this cold season, our brothers and sisters need our help.
January 21, 2010
Right-wing think tank uses faulty report to attack PS pensions
The C.D. Howe institute's report on the state of the federal public-sector pension is only the latest tired tune that uses public-sector workers as scapegoats in the hysteria over the federal budget deficit.
January 20, 2010
PSAC fighting to protect our members' pensions and for pension reform for all Canadians
The Harper government has been sending clear signals it will target the federal public service and use a slash-and-burn strategy to tackle the budget deficit. The defined-benefit pension plans of our members in the federal public service seem to be the government's initial target.
January 14, 2010
PSAC message of solidarity with the people of Haiti
PSAC calls on our members and allies to mobilize all efforts possible to provide assistance to the people of Haiti who have suffered a great loss of life, and the collapse of vital infrastructure and public services as the result of the earthquake.
January 14, 2010
PSAC National Pride Conference application deadline extended!
The 2010 PSAC Pride Conference will be held in Toronto from March 26 to 28, 2010. Please note the Application and Resolutions deadline has been extended to 4pm (EST), Wednesday, January 20, 2010.
January 13, 2010
Get Parliament back to work
How times change! For the second time in barely a year, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has sent Parliament packing.
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