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How was Black History Month born?

For the past few years, we have been celebrating Black History Month by publishing stories about people and events surrounding this community. In 1926, in the United States, Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated a Black History Week in February, which...

February 26, 2021

Phoenix

UPDATE: Phoenix

A new article was posted on the PSAC website yesterday on February 25, 2021. The update informs you on the next steps to follow on the decision of the federal government to move forward with taxing Phoenix general damages on...

February 26, 2021

FAQ: Tax break for Canadians working from home

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FAQ: Tax break for Canadians working from home

PSAC put on their website an FAQ to help you understand the changes the Government of Canada has made regarding the deduction of home workspace expenses due to COVID-19. [fusion_button link=”http://psacunion.ca/faq-tax-break-canadians-working-home” text_transform=”” title=”” target=”_self” link_attributes=”” alignment=”” modal=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””...

February 24, 2021

Health and safety

Pink Shirt Day – Anti-Bullying Day

Inspired by an act of solidarity by some Nova Scotia teens to support a young student who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school, Pink Shirt Day is a day to raise awareness of bullying and its consequences....

February 24, 2021

Treasury Board bargaining conferences – Activists from equity groups invited to participate

Bargaining Updates

Treasury Board bargaining conferences – Activists from equity groups invited to participate

Our equity group activists (Aboriginal, radicalized, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities), women and youth members (35 and under) of Treasury Board are invited to participate in the National Bargaining Conference, which will be webcast April 26-30, 2021. The purpose of...

February 23, 2021

World Day of Social Justice 20th February

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World Day of Social Justice 20th February

In 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) declared that February 20th will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice. Supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), countries around the world use this day to...

February 20, 2021

Phoenix

Feds taxing phoenix damages despite review

Despite PSAC working with the Canada Revenue Agency to review the taxability of the Phoenix damages, the Liberal government has chosen to ignore this appeal and advised that it will issue the negotiated $2,500 – with tax deductions – on...

February 18, 2021

Grievances Filed Due to Punctuation – Arbitration Award in Favour of Members

Awards and scholarships Bargaining Updates

Grievances Filed Due to Punctuation – Arbitration Award in Favour of Members

At the centre of a grievance was a comma. Members at the Timmins Airport, Local 00076, were denied overtime pay. In the collective agreement specifying the conditions around which members are to be paid double time, their Employer interpreted a...

February 18, 2021

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PSAC’s New Online Training Program

Since the pandemic does not allow for in-person courses, as a safety precaution, PSAC has decided to rethink its training program and to transform it into an online program. All courses will be accessible on the PSAC website from your...

February 16, 2021

Bargaining Updates

Input Call – Parks Canada Agency

With the Parks Canada agreement set to expire on August 4, 2021, it is time for members to submit bargaining demands for consideration at the National Bargaining Conference. Once again, all members will be able to submit demands electronically using...

February 11, 2021