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How did we succeed in bringing in maternity and parental leave?

Before 1971, it was impossible to get paid for maternity or paternity leave in Canada. Women had to make the choice to not go to work (and not get paid) or even to quit the job they had before they...

November 18, 2020

PSAC BC Regional Women’s Committee hosting December 6 virtual memorial event

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PSAC BC Regional Women’s Committee hosting December 6 virtual memorial event

In Canada the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is commemorated on December 6, the anniversary date of the 1989 violent attack by an armed gunman at Montreal’s École Polytechnique that resulted in the death of...

November 16, 2020

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National Drone Safety Awareness Day

Transport Canada is inviting Canadians to celebrate the first National Drone Safety Awareness Day, a day set aside to raise awareness about drone safety. Canada wants to educate the public about safe drone practices and showcase the interesting and innovative...

November 13, 2020

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Remembrance Day

75 years ago, we celebrated the end of World War II. This day is to remember the millions of Canadians who served Canada for 6 years to gain our freedom. We must remember the values that these Canadians conveyed. They...

November 11, 2020

Assistance to air travel sector announcement results in cautious optimism

COVID-19 Health and safety

Assistance to air travel sector announcement results in cautious optimism

On Sunday November 8, 2020, Minister Marc Garneau, Minister of Transportation, released a statement advising of an assistance package for airlines, airports and the aerospace sector. Although this announcement is positive, it was short on details about what exactly the...

November 9, 2020

Collective agreements signed for the SV and EB groups

Bargaining Updates

Collective agreements signed for the SV and EB groups

We have good news! The collective agreements for the SV and EB groups have been signed. These collective agreements were ratified by the PSAC on September 29 and October 5. Treasury Board now has 180 days to apply the adjustments...

November 7, 2020

Parks Canada – Ratification of a new collective agreement

Bargaining Updates

Parks Canada – Ratification of a new collective agreement

Congratulations to our Parks Canada members! On November 4, 2020, they successfully ratified a new collective agreement. The agreement, which covers the period from 2018 to 2021, achieved improvements in wages and working conditions. Once the contract has been signed,...

November 5, 2020

Phoenix: Temporary halt to automatic leave cash-out for members of Treasury Board

Bargaining Updates Phoenix

Phoenix: Temporary halt to automatic leave cash-out for members of Treasury Board

As many of you know, there are still many outstanding pay issues as a result of the Phoenix pay system. Compensation advisors are doing their best but are still under tremendous pressure. In order to alleviate some of the pressure...

November 5, 2020

Redneck Pride – a union struggle in West Virginia

Labour history

Redneck Pride – a union struggle in West Virginia

We have all heard the term “redneck”. Today it is a derogatory label used to describe someone crass and unsophisticated, often depicting a southern white rural American. It is never considered a compliment however that wasn’t always the case. Would...

November 4, 2020

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

Bargaining Updates

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