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No to ‘flexible’ benefits plans

For some time now, unions have witnessed the emergence of a variety of ‘flexible’ plans that may well threaten the group benefits plans activists have fought hard for over the past decades. Some call them ‘cafeteria’, ‘supermarket’ or ‘à la...

September 27, 2022

Updates : Treasury Board bargaining – TC group

Bargaining Updates PSAC

Updates : Treasury Board bargaining – TC group

PSAC won increased rates for Engineering and Scientific Support (EG) members in the Technical Services (TC) group in January 2022 to ensure that they are at parity with EGs at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Since then, Treasury Board has refused...

September 26, 2022

2022 recipient of the UCTE Post-secondary education scholarship

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2022 recipient of the UCTE Post-secondary education scholarship

UCTE believes that all Canadians should have access to higher education, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why each year we are proud to offer two scholarships of $2,500 each. We sincerely hope that these scholarships will help students realize their...

September 23, 2022

Registration open: 2023 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference

Health and safety PSAC

Registration open: 2023 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference

PSAC’s 2023 National Health and Safety Conference will be held in person January 27-29 in Montreal with the theme “Shaping the future of work: building safer, more inclusive workplaces”. At the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to build on PSAC’s...

September 20, 2022

Parks Canada team is bringing energy back to the table this month

Bargaining Updates PSAC

Parks Canada team is bringing energy back to the table this month

The Parks Canada bargaining team is headed back into negotiations September 19 to 22 to get the rest of the team’s bargaining demands on the table. Parks workers ensure that critical infrastructure for national historical sites, waterways, marine conservation areas...

September 16, 2022

Dangerous Work – Advisory from the Government of Canada

Health and safety

Dangerous Work – Advisory from the Government of Canada

The Government of Canada issued a special advisory on September 13, 2022 to remind employees and employers of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to refusing to work in dangerous situations. This advisory circular is also meant to raise...

September 15, 2022

Act Now! – St. John’s Port Authority workers need your help

Bargaining Updates PSAC

Act Now! – St. John’s Port Authority workers need your help

Bargaining has reached an impasse between Public Service Alliance of Canada members and the St. John’s Port Authority. Act now by sending a letter to stakeholders with the St. John’s Port Authority. This includes: Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Transport of Canada Omar...

September 14, 2022

PSAC files policy grievances over Phoenix overpayment recovery

Phoenix PSAC

PSAC files policy grievances over Phoenix overpayment recovery

PSAC has filed policy grievances against Treasury Board, Parks Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for their heavy-handed mismanagement of the Phoenix overpayment process. In fall 2021, the Public Service Pay Centre launched the recovery process for Phoenix overpayments for thousands...

September 14, 2022

All air travelers deserve safe landings – Safe Landings Canada

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All air travelers deserve safe landings – Safe Landings Canada

If your plane were to crash, how many airport firefighters would be available to help? Canadian Airport Firefighters have witnessed a continuous erosion of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) with regards to firefighting and rescue services. Over the years, Transport...

September 13, 2022

2022 Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony

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2022 Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony

This year, the first time since the pandemic, UCTE participated in the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) Memorial Services. According to their website, the CFFF “was created to HONOUR and REMEMBER firefighters who have been killed in the line of...

September 12, 2022