Issue:Health & Safety Updates

Mental health matters: Introducing the Before Operational Stress program for CBSA workers

a photo of three people with the words "mental health matters"

January 25, 2023

As in past years, sustained calls for better mental health resources and an improved support infrastructure continue to echo, highlighting the still pressing need for well-funded and accessible services to ensure the well-being of Canadians everywhere — including in the workplace. Indeed, studies have shown unequivocally that Canadians want increased funding for mental health, with issues […]

PSAC launches a toolkit to address violence and harassment at work

July 29, 2022

Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment. Unfortunately, violence and harassment are still too present in our workplaces and can have serious physical and psychological consequences. To offer concrete help and support, PSAC is proud to release an updated version of the Violence and Harassment Toolkit: A guide for PSAC locals and members. […]

Government lifts vaccination policy for federal workers

June 14, 2022

Today, the federal government announced it will lift the vaccination policy for all workers in federally regulated workplaces as of June 20, and allow workers who’ve been put on leave without pay because of their vaccination status to return to work without restrictions. Treasury Board has also asked Crown corporations and agencies to suspend their vaccination requirements, […]

National Day of Mourning: Work shouldn’t hurt

April 26, 2022

On National Day of Mourning April 28, PSAC recognizes the exemplary work of PSAC members who saved countless lives defending the health and safety of workers during the pandemic. From mandating employers to develop COVID-19 protocols, administrative controls and ventilation and sanitation policies, unions and activists have played a key role in keeping workers safe. […]

PSAC files policy grievances against federal vaccination policy

March 23, 2022

PSAC continues to support vaccination as a critical public health measure to protect our workplaces and our communities. Yet as public health restrictions begin to lift across the country, it’s important to take a critical look at the federal government’s vaccination policy and how it is applied to PSAC members. As the pandemic has evolved […]