After months of waiting, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has rejected our request to review the taxability of Phoenix damages. This is directly due to Treasury Board’s refusal to provide CRA with a joint statement of facts which corrects CRA’s understanding of the purpose of our damages settlement agreement. In an April 27 letter from […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic not showing signs of slowing down, CIU is calling upon the federal government to review current travel exceptions to better control the spread of new and existing coronavirus variants and protect Canadians everywhere. While the Canadian government has put some measures in place to reduce the risks of COVID transmission, these […]
As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination begins to gain momentum, PSAC would like to remind all federal employees that they can request paid 698 leave to attend their vaccination appointment. With the 698 leave, employees have access to up to a half-day of paid leave to attend a medical or dental appointment. This includes […]
George Floyd mattered. George Floyd was loved and cherished by family and friends. George Floyd’s life had value and meaning. George Floyd mattered. Black lives matter. Yesterday, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd while on duty. Many view this verdict as a key victory in the arduous and […]
In its budget yesterday, the Trudeau government made reference to “modernizing travel and trade at our borders”, and spoke of “transforming the border experience” via “touchless and automated interactions”. This announcement raises several red flags and PSAC-CIU have been quick to react. For years, PSAC-CIU have been vocal about the potential security pitfalls of border […]
PSAC is pressing governments to prioritize vaccinations for critical front-line workers across Canada to limit the spread of COVID-19. PSAC represents thousands of front-line workers doing critical work at Canada’s borders, in federal penitentiaries, day shelters and group homes, community parole officers, firefighters, Coast Guard staff and employees on military bases, meat-packing plant workers, food inspectors and many more. Their close contact […]
The 2021 Branch Elections Kit is now available.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
