CIU is honoured to have had in attendance at the 2017 National Convention several Life Members, pictured here with the National President. From left to right, in front: Brother André Doyon, Brother Mansel Legacy, and Brother Serge Charette. Back: Brother Ron Moran, Brother Garth Brewer, Brother George Scott, National President Jean-Pierre Fortin, Sister Sheila Dunnachie, […]
CIU and PSAC have prepared a series of flyers on major FB bargaining issues, explaining what we are fighting for. This week, the issue is discipline.
Our PSAC/CIU bargaining team for the FB group filed for a Public Interest Commission (PIC) earlier this year when we reached impasse in negotiations with Treasury Board/CBSA. At the end of May the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board (PSLREB) appointed a Chair of the PIC. Subsequently the Chair set dates for the PIC process – […]
PSAC is calling on the federal government to address organizational and workload issues resulting from the influx of asylum seekers from the United States. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen must take responsibility for fixing these persistent problems. “There are not enough front-line workers,” said PSAC National President […]
CIU and PSAC have prepared a series of flyers on major FB bargaining issues, explaining what we are fighting for. This week, the issue is ’25 & Out’ – the possibility of retiring after 25 years of service.
The names of candidates running in the different Branch elections across the country are displayed below, sorted per Branch, along with the results. If a candidate is the only person running for a position, they are considered to be acclaimed. In cases where two or more candidates are running for a single position, the results […]
On the last day of the 18th Convention, delegates voted on Convention Resolutions, and elected the 2017-2020 CIU National Executive, Human Rights Representative, Young Workers Representative, and Alternates: National President Jean-Pierre Fortin (acclaimed) 1st National Vice-President Mark Weber (acclaimed) 2nd National Vice-President Chantal Rajotte (elected) 3rd National Vice-President Joey Dunphy (elected) 4th National Vice-President Richard […]
The second day of the 18th National Convention was a busy one, with the adoption of the reports of the four National Vice-Presidents, as well as the reports of the Equity and Youth Reps. Delegates also voted to adopt the budget for the next three years. Convention attendees also heard presentations from several guests such […]
September 29 was the first day of the CIU’s 18th National Convention. Throughout the day, Convention attendees heard speeches from guest speakers, including Robyn Benson, National President of PSAC, who delivered the keynote address. Delegates were also occupied with Convention business, including the report of the CIU National President. Convention attendees also participated in a […]
On September 29, delegates and attendees participating in the 2017 National Convention rallied in front of CBSA offices in downtown Ottawa regarding the ongoing bargaining process with the government. FB members have been without a contract for more than 1200 days. The Union sent a clear message to the Employer: Members are united and the FB […]
