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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

Labour history

October 2020: Women’s History Month

In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month. According to the Women and Gender Equality (formerly known as the Status of Women) webpage, it is “a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past,...

October 22, 2020

When did the first general strike take place?

Job Action Labour history

When did the first general strike take place?

WHO: Albert “Ginger” Goodwin WHEN: July 27, 1918 WHERE: British Columbia A little over 100 years ago, union leader Albert “Ginger” Goodwin was shot and killed by police, triggering the first union strike in Vancouver, Canada. He was known as...

October 19, 2020

October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

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October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

On October 17, 1987 over 100 thousand people gathered at the site where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948 to bring attention and honour people who live in extreme poverty, violence and hunger. Since then, people...

October 17, 2020

FAQ – Collective agreement ratified for Parks Canada members

Bargaining Updates

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

Phoenix

Update – Phoenix

During the last negotiations and the ratification of the new collective agreement, the PSAC succeeded in obtaining a fair settlement which compensates our members. Several pieces of information needed to be updated. PSAC has provided a Most Frequently Asked Questions...

October 15, 2020

Criminalize Conversion Therapy-related conduct in Canada

Health and safety Human rights

Criminalize Conversion Therapy-related conduct in Canada

October 1, 2020 The Federal Government reintroduces legislation to criminalize Conversion Therapy-related conduct in Canada. “Conversion Therapy is a cruel practice that can lead to life-long trauma, particularly for young people. Our Government remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting...

October 13, 2020

Health and safety Human rights Labour history

Be safe – It’s your right

People have not always had the right to be safe. There was a time when workers, especially immigrants, were exploited. To make a living, they often had to work very dangerous, low-paying jobs. Since their mother tongue was a foreign...

October 7, 2020

Ratify new tentative agreement: SV Group

Bargaining Updates

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

Bargaining Updates

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