Over the last few days, we have heard from several members regarding the federal government’s mandatory vaccination policy for federal public service workers. Due to its scope, this policy has understandably generated a fair number of questions and concerns. As we continue to work closely with PSAC to support our membership, CIU has prepared the […]
As per the federal government’s new mandatory vaccination policy for federal public service workers, all CBSA employees must attest to being fully vaccinated by October 29, 2021, or face being placed on administrative leave without pay two week after the attestation deadline. The policy does allow for employees who are unable to be vaccinated — based on a certified medical contraindication, a religious exemption, or another […]
Today, the federal government announced its new mandatory vaccination policy for all federal public service workers. In doing so, they eschewed the meaningful consultation with the federal public sector unions they had promised, imposing this rushed policy in lieu of what should have been a nuanced framework. Let us be clear: CIU fully supports ongoing […]
The federal government released its vaccination policy for federal public service workers October 6, mandating vaccinations for all employees in federally regulated workplaces, including more than 160,000 PSAC members. Treasury Board has encouraged Crown corporations, agencies, and the Canadian Forces to implement similar policies, but this policy will not immediately apply to them. Read the full vaccination policy. PSAC […]
PSAC-CIU members in the Border Services (FB) bargaining unit have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the tentative agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The FB group represents over 8,500 CBSA employees who have been on the front lines of the pandemic since day one, protecting our borders and keeping Canadians safe. The new contract is […]
The PSAC-CIU bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency on August 6, 2021. The bargaining team unanimously recommends ratification of the new agreement. The ratification kit, which includes the full text of the tentative agreement, is now available for download. Members are invited to participate in the online ratification process.
Between September 7–23, PSAC-CIU members will have the opportunity to vote on the Border Services (FB) tentative agreement reached with the employer in August following nation-wide work-to-rule strike action. Please click on the following links for additional information. https://psacunion.ca/register-cast-your-ballot-fb-ratification-vote https://psacunion.ca/faq-psac-ciu-tentative-agreement-cbsa
This week, national political party leaders have made concerning statements about disciplining or terminating federal public service workers who choose not to be vaccinated as part of the government’s vaccine mandate proposal. PSAC supports vaccination requirements for federal workers to ensure the safety of our members in their workplaces, and to protect our communities, but […]
The names of candidates running in the different Branch elections across the country are displayed below, sorted per Branch, along with the results. July 19, 2021 Update Where available, results pertaining to executive positions — Branch President, Branch VPs, and Branch Reps, where applicable — are posted below. Results pertaining to stewards elections will be […]
On August 13, the federal government announced it will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all federal public service workers by early fall. The government also expects that Crown corporations and other federally regulated employers will require vaccinations for their employees by the end of October. As Canada enters a fourth wave of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever for Canadians to […]
