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January 20, 2012
Implementation of Compensation Advisors move to Miramichi is approved – PSAC has grave concerns
The PSAC and Components have been notified that the following departments and agencies will have pay accounts moved to the new pay centre as part of what is being called the first “wave” of transfers...
January 18, 2012
PA occupational groups: classification reform process begins
Treasury Board has outlined its preferred model for new occupational groups for the Program and Administrative Services (PA) group. This model suggests three new occupational groups including a separate group for work done by the Welfare Programs (WP) group.
January 18, 2012
Duty to Accommodate: Building an Inclusive Workplace is now available
The Joint Learning Program (JLP) announces that its Duty to Accommodate: Building an Inclusive Workplace workshop is finalized and available for delivery in the workplaces.
January 17, 2012
PSAC denounces privatization of government language training
The federal government announced last week that is it laying off 190 language instructors and privatizing all future language instruction in the federal public sector.
January 16, 2012
Conservatives targeting pensions - Tell Flaherty not to reduce the deficit on the backs of public service workers
Once again we need to tell Finance Minister Flaherty – hands off our pensions!
January 13, 2012
Compensation Advisors move to Miramichi approved, but PSAC still waiting to hear details
The implementation plan for the transfer of federal pay services to Miramichi was approved by Treasury Board in December.
January 13, 2012
PSAC talks job security, Parks Canada talks layoffs as bargaining continues
PSAC tabled new language on Terms, Seasonals, Acting Pay, and National Joint Council during this week's three day meeting with Parks Canada.
January 12, 2012
Some progress reported as bargaining with GNWT begins
Bargaining with the Government of the Northwest Territories began on December 19 with an exchange of proposals and three days of negotiations.
January 6, 2012
Will the Salvation Army have an epiphany?
Today, on the Christian commemoration of Epiphany, workers at the Booth Centre in Ottawa's Byward Market will go on strike in the hope that it will lead the Salvation Army to show wisdom and come back to the negotiations table.
2011
December 23, 2011
An absurd choice is no choice for Canadians
Would you rather have safe food, or no deficit? That’s an absurd choice, and no choice for Canadians. ThirdChoice.ca says forcing Canadians to choose between a strong economy and strong public services like meat inspection is absurd. Join the campaign. Read the release. Background: Starved budgets are a threat to food safety.
December 23, 2011
Ships Crews continue to push for fair wages and crewing systems
As a result of the memorandum of understanding, negotiated into the most recent SV collective agreement, the ships crews sub-committee had a number of exploratory meetings with the employer in 2011.
December 20, 2011
TC bargaining team tables economic package
Your bargaining team tabled a comprehensive economic package with Treasury Board during our last session of negotiations, which took place December 13-15, 2011.
December 19, 2011
PSAC is gathering proposals for the Isolated Posts and Government Housing directive: deadline April 20, 2012
PSAC is gathering proposals from local unions and components for changes to the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive to take to the National Joint Council.
December 15, 2011
Support Library and Archives Canada
The CAUT has launched a campaign to support Library and Archives Canada in the face of Harper government-inspired cutbacks and restructuring. The government's so-called modernization threatens LAC's ability to preserve and make publicly available Canada's full documentary heritage. Send a letter to Heritage Minister James Moore.
December 14, 2011
Would you pay off your mortgage if it meant not feeding your kids?
Do you think paying off your mortgage sounds like a great idea? I do too. But not at the expense of feeding your kids.
December 14, 2011
PSAC recognizes International Day for Persons with Disabilities
This year's theme for International Day for Persons with Disabilities is “Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development”.
December 13, 2011
Sending a strong message to the CFIA
One step forward, two steps back. That sentence pretty much sums up the first full session of bargaining with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which took place in Ottawa the week of December 5, 2011.
December 12, 2011
FB bargaining team tables wage proposals
The FB bargaining team met with Treasury Board and CBSA representatives in Ottawa December 6-9, to continue negotiations for a new contract.
December 9, 2011
PSAC will fight against layoffs at Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) will fight back against the layoff of 17 employees at the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation (CSTMC). Workers were told on the morning of December 8 – just two weeks before Chrismas – that they would be terminated effective the same day.
December 9, 2011
The government needs to come clean on cuts to public services
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is again calling for transparency from the government.
December 8, 2011
Statement on International Human Rights Day
Amnesty International Canada is promoting a Write for Rights campaign, where Canadians can advocate for imprisoned human rights defenders all over the world.
December 7, 2011
Federal Court says attempt to dismantle Canadian Wheat Board is illegal
The Federal Court of Canada issued a declaration this afternoon that the Minister of Agriculture, Gerry Ritz, acted in breach of his statutory obligation to hold a plebiscite of farmers before abolishing the Canadian Wheat Board's ‘single desk' mandate for marketing wheat and barley.
December 7, 2011
TC bargaining team returns to the table December 13-15
The TC bargaining team is in Ottawa from December 13-15, 2011 to continue bargaining on behalf of TC members. Your team is working hard to protect the existing provisions of the collective agreement and achieve improvements.
December 7, 2011
Observers at the PSAC 2012 National Triennial Convention
The deadline for observers to register to the 2012 Convention is March 1, 2012.
December 6, 2011
Our Union Voice
The winter issue of Our Union Voice is here. Check it out.
December 5, 2011
Negotiations with CFIA begin December 6th
Negotiations for a new collective agreement with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will begin in earnest on December 6, 2011, when the bargaining teams meet in Ottawa.
December 3, 2011
International Day for Persons with Disabilities
The PSAC is calling on all levels of government to address the growing mental health crisis in Canada.
December 2, 2011
PSAC statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
The Harper Conservatives are marking December 6 this year by destroying the federal long-gun registry and its more than seven million records.
December 1, 2011
PSAC Statement on World AIDS Day
The first case of AIDS was diagnosed 30 years ago. Since then, more than 27 million people around the world have died from HIV/AIDS related illnesses.
December 1, 2011
SSO bargaining teams serve Statistics Canada with notice to bargain
The bargaining teams for Field and Regional Office Interviewers gave Statistics Canada an official notice to begin negotiations.
December 1, 2011
Members are having their say
PSAC has been consulting members across the country on the Members' Plan. Their input, advice and thoughts will guide PSAC priorities for the next three years. The Members' Plan will be presented at our triennal convention. Watch some of their comments and have your say as well by completing the Convention survey before January 6, 2012.
November 29, 2011
Workforce adjustment grievance filed in transfer of Compensation and Benefits positions at HRSDC
The PSAC has filed a policy grievance charging that Human Resources and Skills Development Canada contravened the Workforce Adjustment Appendix (WFAA) of the collective agreement.
November 29, 2011
Canada Post pay equity decision: what happens now?
On November 17, 2011, PSAC won a major struggle for women's equality. Our 28-year long battle for pay equity at Canada Post concluded when the Supreme Court ruled in our favour. Up to 6,000 current and former employees of Canada Post who worked as CRs between 1982 and 2002 will be eligible for payments.
November 28, 2011
PSAC and Council of Canadians granted intervener status in Canadian Wheat Board case
The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Council of Canadians have been granted intervener status in the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board's legal challenge in defence of the Canadian Wheat Board.
November 25, 2011
Negotiations begin with the CFIA
The Public Service Alliance of Canada opened negotiations with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency with an exchange of bargaining proposals between the parties on November 10, 2011.
November 24, 2011
Parks Canada to PSAC: enough about you, let's talk about me
On Wednesday Nov 23, 2011, Parks Canada came to the table with a revised set of proposals. The package contained all their outstanding issues - including their monetary package - but none of our member's issues.
November 23, 2011
Parties discuss allowances, rights for part-timers and scheduling
The FB bargaining team met with Treasury Board and CBSA representatives in Ottawa the week of November 14, 2011 to continue negotiations for a new contract.
November 21, 2011
Some progress made, although many issues still need to be discussed
Your TC Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board on November 15-17, 2011. We are reporting some progress, although many issues still need to be discussed.
November 18, 2011
Trans Day of Remembrance Statement
November 20 marks the Trans Day of Remembrance. Transgender and transsexual people are often victims of discrimination, harassment and violence in the workplace, in their communities and at school. This day gives us a chance to mourn losses and fight for change.
November 17, 2011
PSAC wins Canada Post pay equity case at the Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of PSAC today in a pay equity case involving women at Canada Post that was originally filed 28 years ago. See also: Canada Post pay equity decision: what happens now?
November 17, 2011
Workforce Adjustment: Q&A for Term Employees
Though they're not covered under WFA agreements, term employees must still be treated in a fair and transparent manner and in accordance with the principles of merit.
November 16, 2011
PSAC reaches tentative agreement for Salvation Army employees
During conciliation talks on November 15, the PSAC negotiating team reached a tentative agreement , for about 70 unionized employees of the Salvation Army, Booth Centre, in Ottawa.
November 16, 2011
Canada Post: Bring changes to compensation to the bargaining table
Canada Post is planning to change the way your Individual Performance Incentive is paid out. Even though your collective agreement is in force until August 2012, CPC wants to go ahead with this change.
November 16, 2011
Cyclical Review – Directive on First Aid to the General Public – Allowance for Employees
The cyclical review of the NJC's Directive on First Aid to the General Public – Allowance for employees will begin in early April 2012.
November 16, 2011
Supreme Court to hear PSAC's Canada Post pay equity case on Nov. 17
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear PSAC's pay equity case against Canada Post on November 17, 2011. This case dates back to 1983, when PSAC first filed a complaint over unequal pay.
November 15, 2011
Let the public see the advice you're getting on public service cuts: PSAC to Clement
Treasury Board president Tony Clement must let Canadians see the advice he's getting on public service cuts and let them have their say.
November 14, 2011
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Hospital to be transferred to provincial control: will the Harper government let down its veterans?
PSAC and its component the UVAE spoke out last week about the danger of transferring the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Veterans' Hospital to the provincial government.
November 14, 2011
Treasury Board: no approval for Transformation of pay administration plan until December
Employer representatives told the PSAC at an Oct. 19 consultation meeting that Treasury Board is not expected to approve the plan to implement the Transformation of Pay Administration until December. It won't be known which departments will be part of the first transfer of 20,000 accounts to Miramichi until then.
November 9, 2011
The Union of Taxation Employees fully supports its members in the face of allegations
In response to a recent New Democratic Party demand for a countrywide investigation into allegations of corruption at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
November 2, 2011
New at the 2012 PSAC Convention: A Members' Plan
We will be doing something new at the PSAC 2012 Convention: for the first time, delegates will have the opportunity to debate and adopt a “Members' Plan”. The plan is designed to set the direction for the union for the next three years.
November 1, 2011
PSAC seeks to prevent dismantling of Canadian Wheat Board
PSAC has joined with the Council of Canadians and others to file for intervener status in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the closure of the Canadian Wheat Board.
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