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2022 National Triennial Convention

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s 2022 National Triennial Convention will now be held virtually, and the revised dates will be announced shortly PSAC’s National Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to hold the 2022 PSAC National Triennial Convention...

March 3, 2022

NAV CANADA: Team tables demands as bargaining begins

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NAV CANADA: Team tables demands as bargaining begins

The NAV CANADA bargaining team exchanged proposals at their first meeting with the employer February 22-24. Our bargaining team received a strong mandate from members to address key priorities at the table, including fair wages, remote work and better work-life...

March 2, 2022

Update – Treasury Board Bargaining: PA group

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Update – Treasury Board Bargaining: PA group

On February 17 and 18, the negotiation team submitted their monetary package when they returned to the bargaining table with Treasury Board. PSAC put forward its wage proposal of 4.5 per cent per year for all Treasury Board members at...

March 2, 2022

Equity PSAC

Zero Discrimination Day — Pay Equity

Since 2014, March 1st has been recognized by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly as Zero Discrimination Day. The aim of this day is to create a worldwide movement of solidarity to put an end to all forms of discrimination....

March 1, 2022

Awards and scholarships PSAC

Bert Farwell – Union Warrior Award

On January 27, recognition awards were given by the PSAC BC Regional Council to recognize and celebrate the tireless work our members do every day in their locals, their committees or councils, and their communities. It’s a way for us...

January 31, 2022

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Biography – John McLermon

Today we bring you the biography of John McLermon, a former UCTE president. An important pillar of the union, John McLermon was the President of the Canadian Union of Transportation Employees for a term of 3 years. Prior to joining...

January 6, 2022

COVID-19 PSAC

Temporary changes to 699 leave; PSAC policy grievance decisions expected in January

A decision is expected by late January 2022 on PSAC’s policy grievances defending the use of 699 leave for federal public service workers during the pandemic. PSAC presented its case against Treasury Board for restricting the use of 699 leave for members who were unable to work because...

December 22, 2021

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Priorities are set by the Parks Canada negotiating team – PSAC

The Parks Canada bargaining team met to prioritize the bargaining issues that will drive the next round of bargaining with the employer November 29 to December 1. Alongside growing concerns about job security and precarious work, the team discussed the importance of getting Parks Canada representation on the National Joint Council and...

December 21, 2021

The PSAC Building: Boldness of form, simplicity and elegance

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The PSAC Building: Boldness of form, simplicity and elegance

In collaboration with Ken Clavette On the morning of Saturday December 21, 1968, there was great deal of activity taking place at 233 Gilmour Street that would have drawn much public attention. It was the official opening of the new...

December 20, 2021

Update: Moratorium lifted on automatic leave cash-out – Treasury Board members

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Update: Moratorium lifted on automatic leave cash-out – Treasury Board members

PSAC and Treasury Board have reached an agreement to lift the moratorium on the automatic cash-out of vacation and compensatory leave for the PA, TC, EB, SV and FB groups. In previous years, in order to address the shortcomings of the Phoenix...

December 9, 2021