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PSAC’s new grievance courses

PSAC education team has prepared online courses on grievances and grievance handling. It explains the process of representing members to you. Presentations will examine the various types of grievances as well as the legal framework that governs the grievance procedure....

October 19, 2021

Update : PSAC’s FAQ on vaccinations and COVID-19

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Update : PSAC’s FAQ on vaccinations and COVID-19

The federal government released its mandatory vaccination policy for federal public service workers on October 6, mandating vaccinations for all employees in federally regulated workplaces, including more than 160,000 PSAC members. We have compiled frequently asked questions to provide PSAC members...

October 19, 2021

Recall from Layoffs — Vancouver Airport (YVR)

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Recall from Layoffs — Vancouver Airport (YVR)

Recently, Many members at the Vancouver Airport has seen success in being called back to the workplace during the last year. With the aviation sector starting to improve, UCTE was able to reach an agreement with the Vancouver Airport (YVR)...

October 18, 2021

Response from UCTE concerning Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for CPA

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Response from UCTE concerning Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for CPA

The federal government has made its policy clear: all employees of the core public administration must attest to being fully vaccinated to keep working. It is the employer’s responsibility to provide a safe working environment and to equip workers with...

October 13, 2021

World Day for Decent Work – Stories of some social activists of the past who made history

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World Day for Decent Work – Stories of some social activists of the past who made history

Today, October 7, 2021 is the World Day for Decent Work, and UCTE wants to take the time to highlight the history of activists in the trade union movement. The day was launched by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)...

October 7, 2021

Women’s History month – Glenda Cushing’s story

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Women’s History month – Glenda Cushing’s story

October was designated as Women’s History Month by the Government of Canada in 1992. This month is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of women throughout Canada’s history. Women’s History Month includes International Day of the Girl on...

October 6, 2021

Building a Modern Union – Part V: Unite or die!

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Building a Modern Union – Part V: Unite or die!

Three years after its expulsion from the Civil Service Federation (CSF), the Civil Service Association of Ottawa (CSAO) and the Amalgamated Civil Servants of Canada (ACSC) merged giving it a united voice to 25,000 members in a new organization called...

October 4, 2021

SV Bargaining: team proposes improved working conditions and work-life balance

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SV Bargaining: team proposes improved working conditions and work-life balance

The Operational Services (SV Group) continued bargaining with Treasury Board on September 21-23, 2021, discussing fair wages, improved working conditions and work-life balance. The bargaining team proposed several improvements, including: Fair wages, allowances and premiums Improving ships’ crews’ working conditions Expanding flexible working arrangements Strengthening protections...

September 28, 2021

PA bargaining: Team proposes leave improvements, more flexible hours

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PA bargaining: Team proposes leave improvements, more flexible hours

The Program and Administrative Services (PA) bargaining team discussed expanding a range of leave options and flexible hours of work during talks with Treasury Board September 21-23. PSAC bargaining team proposed several improvements concerning: Enhancing sick leave Expanding leave for...

September 27, 2021

Building a Modern Union – Part IV: Building solidarity was hard work

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Building a Modern Union – Part IV: Building solidarity was hard work

The Civil Service Federation (CSF) did not operate as a union. Its name said it all – it was a federation of associations. A key role was helping small local association come together into larger ones in an attempt to...

September 27, 2021