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Protected leave and benefits entitlement– an update to the Canada Labour Code

As the global pandemic continues, legislation is being changed to reflect the impact of COVID-19 on workers. The Canada Labour Code (“the Code”) has been updated to reflect your rights to medical leave and continued benefits if you are ill...

November 2, 2020

It’s signed! PSAC and Treasury Board signed the Phoenix agreement for PA and TC groups

Bargaining Updates Phoenix

It’s signed! PSAC and Treasury Board signed the Phoenix agreement for PA and TC groups

Given that the deal had been ratified on September 29 and the votes were in favor of it, only the signature remained to move forward on this new Phoenix Compensation deal. It all took place on October 22. It should...

October 26, 2020

A history about the fight for a separate SC collective agreement

Bargaining Updates Labour history

A history about the fight for a separate SC collective agreement

In 1992 the Public Services Reform Act ordered the reorganization of bargaining units into the larger bargaining groups we know today. For UCTE public sector members this became the Program and Administrative Services group, the Technical Services group, Education and...

October 23, 2020

FAQ – Collective agreement ratified for Parks Canada members

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FAQ – Collective agreement ratified for Parks Canada members

PSAC reached an agreement for Parks Canada members on September 14th. This story that was way too long finished to be a happy ending. Members have the opportunity to participate in the online ratification vote from October 5 to November...

October 16, 2020

Ratify new tentative agreement: SV Group

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Ratify new tentative agreement: SV Group

Yesterday, October 5, UCTE and PSAC members in the SV group bargaining unit ratified their collective agreement. This new collective agreement covers 2018-2021. PSAC and Treasury board will have a meeting to sign together the new collective agreement. For more...

October 6, 2020

NAV CANADA – PSAC’s first virtual National Bargaining Conference

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NAV CANADA – PSAC’s first virtual National Bargaining Conference

On September 29 and 30th PSAC hosted its first national bargaining conference for Nav Canada members. Delegates debated resolutions and elected their negotiating team delegates all online. Thanks to COVID-19 PSAC and UCTE had to reimagine how to host a...

October 2, 2020

Register to cast your ballot – Parks Canada

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Register to cast your ballot – Parks Canada

As we mentioned in a previous article, Parks Canada reached tentative agreement on September 14th. If you are a Parks Canada member, it’s time to register to vote for your new collective agreement is important. PSAC has organized ratification in each...

October 1, 2020

Ratification of new agreements for our Treasury Board members – Groups PA, TC and EB

Bargaining Updates

Ratification of new agreements for our Treasury Board members – Groups PA, TC and EB

The members of the PA, TC and EB groups have voted in favor of their collective agreement That means that the new collective agreement covers 2018 till 2021. All agreements provide for fair wages, no concessions and improved working conditions....

October 1, 2020

Bargaining Updates COVID-19

COVID-19 impacts jobs at Nav Canada

On September 22, 2020 several of our members received layoff notices from Nav Canada citing the impact of COVID-19 upon the air industry as the cause. According to a message sent to staff by Neil Wilson, President and CEO of...

September 22, 2020

Agreement finally reached for Parks Canada members

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Agreement finally reached for Parks Canada members

It’s been a long and painful process, but it’s over! This is a big win for our members. PSAC was able to reach a tentative agreement with the employer: competitive wage increases, greater parity with core public administration, Phoenix compensation, better...

September 14, 2020