2021 Branch Elections — Elections Kit, Documents, and Important Dates
April 7, 2021
The 2021 Branch Elections Kit is now available.
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2021
Your rights at work: Vaccinations and COVID-19 screening
April 1, 2021
As more Canadian workers become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines and some employers make plans for a gradual return to workplaces, it’s more important than ever to know your rights when it comes to mandatory vaccinations and COVID-19 testing. Since every province and territory has their own public health recommendations, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but you […]
PSAC’s Black History Month panel discussions — now available
March 31, 2021
As part of Black History Month 2021, PSAC organized a series of panel discussions that looked at the issues facing Black workers and to honor the contributions of Black labour activists in this country. PSAC is now making these discussions available online for everyone’s benefit. See the following page for more information.
COVID-19 vaccination for frontline CBSA officers and employees: Letter to Minister Blair
March 25, 2021
CIU National President Jean-Pierre Fortin sent the following letter to the Hon. Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on March 25, 2021. Dear Minister Blair, With vaccination against COVID-19 now ongoing across Canada, I wish to highlight the urgent need for the members of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU), who work […]
Phoenix damages compensation information
March 5, 2021
The Public Service Alliance of Canada has published the following resources regarding the Phoenix settlement. Please click on the links below for more details: FAQ: Phoenix damages compensation Phoenix general damages for retired and former PSAC members
FB bargaining: Public Interest Commission dates set for May
March 4, 2021
PSAC-CIU and the employer will appear before a Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearing May 10, 18 and 20. Both sides will present their arguments on the outstanding issues at the table, and then the Commission will prepare a report with its recommendations to reach a settlement. Talks broke off in December when the FB bargaining […]
Government rushing Phoenix damages payment without tax ruling
February 18, 2021
Send a letter to Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Minister Anita Anand that Phoenix damages shouldn’t be taxed. The Liberal government has shamelessly chosen the 5th anniversary of the Phoenix pay system disaster to short-change thousands of PSAC members on their compensation for years of pay problems. Even though PSAC is in the process of working with CRA to […]
National Bargaining Conference – PA, SV, TC and EB bargaining units
February 8, 2021
The National Bargaining Conference for the PA, SV, TC and EB bargaining units will take place from April 26 to 30, 2021. The event will be virtual. The above-noted collective agreements will expire between June and August 2021 and the PSAC anticipates serving notice to bargain in the spring and early summer of 2021. The […]
PA, EB, SV, & TC groups bargaining survey: You can shape the future of work in the public service
January 28, 2021
The pandemic has radically changed the way many PSAC members work. We have experienced the challenges of working remotely from home; the impact of technological changes; the effect of an uncertain economy on job security; and the major inequalities that remain for women, racialized workers, and many other marginalized groups. These are some of the […]
2020
UPDATED – FB group: Register now for national town hall meetings
December 1, 2020
PSAC-CIU is holding virtual town hall meetings to give FB members the latest updates on bargaining and outline our next steps as we ramp up to mobilize for a fair contract. During the town hall, you’ll hear from CIU National President Jean-Pierre Fortin and PSAC negotiator Morgan Gay who will provide important information and insight into the bargaining process and our key demands at the table. You’ll be able to ask questions or raise concerns […]