2009 Archives
December 23, 2009
McGill University's 3000 casual employees join PSAC
Casual employees who do administrative, technical and maintenance work at McGill University in Montreal have voted to join PSAC. »
December 16, 2009
Union Update
Spotlight on Human Rights. »
December 15, 2009
Museum strike is over
Workers ratify new agreement after 86 days on strike. »
December 14, 2009
Tentative agreement reached in museum strike
Early this morning, the PSAC reached a tentative agreement with the Museum of Civilization Corporation. »
December 14, 2009
2010 PSAC National Pride Conference
We are pleased to be sending you this Registration package for the 2010 PSAC National Pride Conference, which will be held in March 2010 in Toronto, Ontario under the theme "Equality: are we there yet?" »
December 12, 2009
Olympic torch avoids crossing picket line at Museum of Civilization
The Olympic torch relay made good time by avoiding delays as it passed – rather than cross – the picket line of workers on strike at the Museum of Civilization. »
December 11, 2009
Rally and concert to support striking museum workers
Musicians, federal politicians and labour leaders call for end to 84-day strike. »
December 10, 2009
Bookstore, or Bonuses?
Why would the National Gallery seek to privatize their popular Bookstore, given it generates 26% of Gallery revenue? »
December 10, 2009
Women Stand in Solidarity with the Ottawa Museum Workers
Many are long-term employees who live with the uncertainty of not knowing whether or not their yearly contracts will be renewed. »
December 9, 2009
Senate government leader hopes for arbitration in Museum strike
Conservative senator and government leader Marjory Lebreton yesterday expressed hope that the twelve week strike by museum workers in Ottawa would be sent to arbitration. »
December 9, 2009
Douglas Cardinal concerned with deterioration of museum artifacts during 80-day strike
Employees from the Museum of Civilization and War Museum spend their 80th day on the picket line in the midst of a blizzard. »
December 9, 2009
PSAC Statement on Human Rights Day
Struggle against discrimination faces uphill battle. The UN has announced that this year's celebration will focus on non-discrimination. »
December 7, 2009
PSAC National Health and Safety Conference draws hundreds
The conference drew 300 delegates, focusing on the importance of improving health and safety protection for workers. Participants also drew important connections between their role as workplace advocates and the need for broader environmental activism. »
December 4, 2009
MPs push Ambrose to send museum strike to arbitration.
Liberal, Bloc and NDP members of parliament are urging labour minister Rona Ambrose to act to settle the 11 week old museum strike, like she settled a two day strike at CN. »
December 4, 2009
PSAC statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, when a man named Marc Lépine killed 14 young women at the École Polytechnique. »
December 3, 2009
PSAC members at the NGC elect their bargaining team
Team members are David Bosschaart, Philippe Carpentier and Christine Fagan. The alternate team members are Jim Prowse, 1st alternate and Ceridwen Maycock 2nd alternate. »
December 3, 2009
December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
“Empowerment of persons with disabilities and their communities around the world” »
December 3, 2009
Ending violence against women includes keeping federal long gun registry
On the 20th anniversary of the Montreal massacre, the PSAC is calling on all Members of Parliament to reject a private Member's bill that will eliminate the need to register rifles and shotguns and destroy more than eight million records in the federal long gun registry. »
December 2, 2009
Strike at the museums
An open letter to the public - Why We Voted No. 
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December 1, 2009
Museum continues to refuse arbitration as strike drags into 11th week
Gordon underscored the fact that the arbitration process does not preclude negotiations between the parties from continuing because arbitrators often find a way to arrive at a voluntary settlement rather than impose one. (Rally on Parliament Hill in images or the Video). »
November 30, 2009
Strike at the museums
Letter from PSAC National President John Gordon to museum CEO Victor Rabinovitch. »
November 30, 2009
December 1st is World AIDS Day
We know that the people and communities most affected by HIV/AIDS are those with limited access to fundamental social and economic rights. »
November 27, 2009
TC Group Collective Agreement Update
The TC collective agreement was signed Friday, November 27, 2009.
November 26, 2009
Negotiated settlement impossible Museum workers reject final offer
Striking workers from the Museum of Civilization and War Museum voted overwhelmingly to reject a final offer from the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation. »
November 25, 2009
Union Update
Spotlight on Pay Equity. »
November 20, 2009
Museum Strike
Update on museum mediation. »
November 20, 2009
Trans Day of Remembrance: Mourning the Dead and Fighting for Change
Today marks the Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to honour and remember transgender and transsexual people who have been murdered as a result of transphobic violence.
PSAC joins with the Canadian Labour Congress in its efforts to educate both employers and union members about trans issues, put trans issues on our list of priorities at the bargaining table and make sure that PSAC and other unions support workers who are transitioning on the job.
- Read the CLC's statement on in honour of the Trans Day of Remembrance.
- Read the CLC and the CAW's Workers in Transition guide.
- Find out more about how PSAC is fighting for Trans Human Rights.
November 19, 2009
National Gallery of Canada
Employees of the National Gallery of Canada will be holding a strategy meeting to respond to the announcement of the privatization of the Gallery boutique and the layoff of nine employees. »
November 18, 2009
National Health & Safety Conference Public Service Alliance of Canada
Members of the PSAC will hold their national health and safety conference in Montreal from November 20 to 22, 2009. Under the theme "WORKPLACE ALLIANCES FOR HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS" – REGULATE – AGITATE – ENFORCE. »
November 18, 2009
Museum Strike
PSAC prepared to negotiate with museum. »
November 18, 2009
Striking museum workers signal support for binding arbitration
Striking workers from the Canadian Museum of Civilization and War Museum gave their union a mandate to seek a fair settlement to their 59-day dispute through arbitration. »
November 17, 2009
Museum workers have been on strike for 58 days
After eight weeks of picketing, letter-writing, lobbying and protesting outside politicians' offices, there are still no negotiations taking place between the parties. »
November 16, 2009
HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-profit Sector - Your partner in developing a sustainable and vibrant non-profit workforce
A National Survey Assessing Interest in Mid- to Late-Career Transitions from the Public Sector or Private Sector or Retirement, to Paid Employment in the Non-Profit Sector. »
November 16, 2009
CLC launches '20 days 20 ways' campaign against violence against women
The Canadian Labour Congress launched a campaign against violence against women Nov 16 and they need your help. For the next 20 days the Congress is asking people to visit their campaign website and send Prime Minister Harper a message about one of 20 ways the government could act against violence against women. »
November 13, 2009
TC Group Collective Agreement Update
The parties have completed the incorporation of negotiated language and the Arbitral Award into a draft agreement. »
November 10, 2009
Canada Post Equal Pay Case – Update
The Federal Court –Appeals Division heard arguments regarding two appeals filed by the PSAC in response to the February 2008 Federal Court-Trial Division decision. »
November 9, 2009
Striking museum workers to throw picket line tea party in honour of Prince Charles
Striking workers from the Museum of Civilization and War Museum are throwing a tea party in honour of the Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. »
November 9, 2009
Striking Canadian War Museum employees to organize Remembrance Day activities
Due to the labour dispute, striking War Museum employees will be presenting their usual activities on Remembrance Day outside the museum instead of inside. »
November 9, 2009
The H1N1 Flu Virus and Your Rights at Work
As the number of reported cases of Influenza Type A (H1N1) rises in Canada and worldwide, PSAC members are increasingly concerned for their health and safety at work. »
November 6, 2009
Striking museum workers occupy Lawrence Cannon's office
Striking workers from the Museum of Civilization and War Museum are occupying Lawrence Cannon's office in Buckingham, Quebec. »
November 5, 2009
National Gallery of Canada leaves the public in the dark
The employees of the National Gallery of Canada were distributing flashlights and leaflets to visitors at the entrance of the Gallery during a special open-door event for educators from Quebec and Ontario. »
November 4, 2009
After six weeks on the picket line, museum workers take their message to the Hill
After more than six weeks on the picket line, 420 striking workers from the Canadian Museum of Civilization and War Museum will be taking their message to Parliament Hill. »
November 4, 2009
Occupational Group Structure review at Treasury Board
PSAC defends members' rights in Treasury Board classification review. »
November 1, 2009
Museum strike: PSAC fights online censorship
The Canadian Museum of Civilization is attempting to censor striking museum workers' voices, demanding that their photos and comments be removed from a Facebook group set up to support them. PSAC is fighting back. Read the union's letter to CMCC's lawyer. »
October 30, 2009
Halloween party for children
While Management is walled-up inside the Museum of Civilization, PSAC members on strike at the museum will entertain the kids by hosting a Halloween party this week-end. »
October 30, 2009
New PSAC members
PSAC continues its successful organizing drive in Canadian universities. »
October 30, 2009
De-staffing of lighthouses
Victory. The federal minister responsible for the Canadian Coast Guard stops a controversial plan to de-staff lighthouses in British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador. »
October 29, 2009
Canadian Labour Congress supports striking museum workers
Asks union members not to visit Civilization and War Museums. »
October 29, 2009
PSAC Scholarship Awards Program
Here they are the 2009 Scholarship winners »
October 28, 2009
National union leaders to federal government
When it comes to Aboriginal Rights – Sometimes Sorry is not Enough! »
October 27, 2009
Our Union Voice
The autumn issue of Our Union Voice is here. Check it out. »
October 26, 2009
Museum workers to march to Heritage Minister's office, demands still unmet
Striking workers from the Canadian Museum of Civilization and War Museum will march to Heritage Minister James Moore's office today at 11:00 a.m. »
October 22, 2009
Global Day of Action on Climate Change
October 24th is the International Day of Action on Climate Change. On that day, millions of people in virtually every country in the world will stand in solidarity for a sustainable future. »
October 21, 2009
University chair honours unionist
The Université du Québec à Montréal will soon be inaugurating the Nycole Turmel Chair in Public Spaces and Political Innovations to promote and stimulate research on the transformation of public spaces. »
October 21, 2009
Explosion at the Cliff Heating and Cooling Plant
Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family of Brother Kennedy, and the members of the PSAC local at the plant. »
October 21, 2009
Outdoor exhibit will feature the “real treasures” of the Museum of Civilization – its workers
Striking workers at the Museum of Civilization are mounting an outdoor exhibit, featuring portraits of 200 workers who are currently on strike at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum. »
October 20, 2009
Museum Strike
Striking museum workers enter fifth week on the picket line. »
October 16, 2009
Your bargaining team received the arbitral award for the TC group
The process for signing the TC collective agreement is continuing. »
October 16, 2009
Museum Strike
After nearly four weeks on the picket line, and a complete refusal by CMCC management to take our concerns seriously, we feel that it is critical that Board of Trustee members hear the employees' side of the story. »
October 16, 2009
Museum Strike
International solidarity for museum workers. »
October 13, 2009
Stand up and Speak Out 2009
We can't fight poverty without Quality Public Services »
October 10, 2009
Museum Strike
Update for Striking Museum Workers Concerning Unusual Correspondence from CMCC. »
October 9, 2009
Museum Strike
250 Museum workers march to Heritage Minister's office to demand a fair contract. »
October 9, 2009
Workers on strike organize second outdoor children's museum during Thanksgiving weekend
PSAC members on strike at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum will be providing activities for children. »
October 8, 2009
Ottawa-area MPs to demand a fair contract for museum workers
Members of Parliament from the Ottawa/Gatineau region will gather in front of the Canadian War Museum tomorrow. »
October 8, 2009
Museum workers to march to Heritage Minister's office to demand a fair contract
Striking workers from the Canadian Museum of Civilization and War Museum will march to Heritage Minister James Moore's office. »
October 8, 2009
Picket lines are up at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum
PSAC members on strike at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum speak out from the picket lines. (Youtube Videos) »
October 7, 2009
Museum talks break down over sub-contracting
Corporation refuses to agree to protections against contracting out of jobs. »
October 7, 2009
Letter to the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour
RE: H1N1 and Reassignment of Federal Workers. »
October 6, 2009
Museum Strike
PSAC awaits word from mediator and re-states willingness to bargain in good faith. »
October 6, 2009
Have your Say!
Answer the Ontario Region NJC Living Cost Differential Survey »
October 4, 2009
A message from museum workers on the PSAC Negotiating Team at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and War Museum
Since talks broke down on September 18, our employer has released a number of communications both to our fellow employees and to the general public. »
October 2, 2009
Workers on strike organize outdoors children's museum
PSAC members on strike against the Museum of Civilization and War Museum will be providing activities for children from 9am to 5pm in front of the Museum of Civilization on Saturday October3 and Sunday October4, 2009. »
October 2, 2009
Solidarity among workers in Canadian art institutions
Despite 11 lay-offs at the National Gallery of Canada and more lay-offs expected in the near future, PSAC members at the Gallery expressed their solidarity for other workers. (Photos) »
October 1, 2009
Stop the military crackdown in Honduras
Letter to the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas). »
October 1, 2009
Museum strike: images of resistance
Workers at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum have been walking the picket line since September 21st. Here are some photos documenting their fight for workplace justice and a fair contract. »
September 30, 2009
National Gallery of Canada and the collective bargaining process
Members of PSAC Local 70397 at the National Gallery of Canada held a general meeting on Wednesday September 30, in the Sketches room at the Gallery. »
September 30, 2009
Stop the military crackdown in Honduras
The coup regime is responding with a brutal crackdown on the Honduran democracy movement. »
September 30, 2009
Union Update
Spotlight on Pensions. »
September 30, 2009
A museum worker's strike scrapbook
Michelle Godin is on strike for her first time ever. Read her inspiring and creative account of her first week on the picket line at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum. »
September 29, 2009
National Gallery workers to show solidarity for workers on strike at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum
Despite 11 lay-offs at the National Gallery of Canada and more lay-offs expected in the near future, PSAC members at the Gallery express their solidarity for other workers. »
September 29, 2009
The Guides, an important asset to the National Gallery of Canada
PSAC obtained under the Access to Information Act an independent study that demonstrates how important the National Gallery's guides are to the success of the gallery. The study was commissioned by the National Gallery itself. How can the NGC's management justify laying off all of the gallery's guides? »
September 28, 2009
Rally in Ottawa protests against cancellation of prison farm rehab progam
Hundreds of people marched in downtown Ottawa today to send a message to Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan: save the prison farm program. (Video / Photos) »
September 25, 2009
Picket lines are up at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum
PSAC members on strike at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum speak out from the picket lines. (Video) »
September 24, 2009
Your bargaining team received the arbitral award for the TC group
This award, along with other outstanding language will become the new collective agreement. »
September 21, 2009
Get on board the e-Train - Labour learning on-line
Check out the new course, “Equity Groups and the PSAC,” on the e-train. If you haven't done so, please register with the e-learning program. It is a good way to learn more about your union and union-related issues. We will be adding new courses regularly. »
September 21, 2009
Picket lines are up at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum
Workers on strike, seeking fair working conditions and protections against contracting out. »
September 21, 2009
H1N1 Flu Virus
Knowledge is your best defence. Protect yourself and others. »
September 17, 2009
Museum workers set to strike Monday if no agreement reached
The 420 workers are demanding the same protections that are in place for other federal workers in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. »
September 15, 2009
Devolution of AgriStability program
Work is expected to transfer to B.C. in December 2009 and to Saskatchewan in January 2010. »
September 9, 2009
Museum workers deserve respect
Email CEO Victor Rabinovitch today! »
September 4, 2009
PSAC Labour Day Statement
During the Labour Day long week-end, I encourage PSAC members and all Canadians to take a moment to reflect on the exceptional contribution made to Canadian society by working people and their unions. »
September 3, 2009
PSAC to fight lay-offs at the NGC
The PSAC represents 12 workers who were laid off this week and is particularly concerned about the callous way they were treated by the gallery's management. »
August 28, 2009
Museum workers vote to strike
Workers at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum are prepared to walk the picket line this fall, if the museums' management continues to refuse them workplace fairness and the same protections in place for other federal workers in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. »
August 28, 2009
Our Union Voice
The summer issue of Our Union Voice is here. Check it out. »
August 21, 2009
Museum workers deserve respect on the job
What you should know about the working conditions at the Museum of Civilization and the War Museum. »
August 7, 2009
Assembly of First Nations elects new National Chief
PSAC was there! »
August 7, 2009
Highlights of National Board of Directors
Sam Gindin, labour scholar, academic and activist kicks off NBoD. »
August 4, 2009
Union Update
Spotlight on Young Workers. »
July 31, 2009
TC Table Final Report
The arbitration board for the TC collective agreement continues to deliberate. »
July 31, 2009
Customs and Immigration officers to march at pride parade for first time in full uniform
Canada Border Services Officers and members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada's component, the Customs and Immigration Union, will be participating for the first time in full uniform in a Pride parade. »
July 31, 2009
PSAC/GNWT Equal Pay Settlement- Additional Payments
The settlement agreement anticipated unclaimed funds remaining in the event otherwise eligible employees did not claim their equal pay entitlement by the December 31, 2004 deadline. This was in fact the case. »
July 29, 2009
New federal heating plans should get the big chill
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has just posted a Request for Information, the first phase in a consultation with industry. »
July 23, 2009
We want to protect student workers.
But the law says we're not allowed. »
July 21, 2009
National Health and Safety Conference
The 2009 PSAC National Health and Safety Conference will be held in Montréal November 20-22. Please note the deadline for submitting Resolutions has been extended to Friday, September 18, 2009. »
July 20, 2009
Canada Post Equal Pay Complaint
The Federal Court- Appeal Division, has established hearing dates for the appeals against the Federal Court – Trial Division's decisions of February 2008. The Trial Division overturned the Canadian Human Right's Tribunal's 2005 decision. »
July 13, 2009
Labour College deadline extended
The Labour College application deadline has been extended to July 24, 2009. »
July 10, 2009
TC Table Final Report
Your TC team was in Ottawa the week of July 6 to present the issues of the TC members to the Arbitration Board. »
June 26, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board: TC Group
The end is in sight. We are proceeding to our arbitration hearing in two weeks. »
June 26, 2009
Union Update
Spotlight on PSAC Education. »
June 26, 2009
Union launches major campaign to save prison farms
Working closely with organizations such as the National Farmers Union, the campaign is organizing protest meetings and community support events in the communities that will be most affected by any closures. »
June 25, 2009
PSAC Pride 2009 Statement
Celebrating 40 years of freedom! »
June 24, 2009
Negotiations with the Mohawk Council
The teachers ratify first collective agreement. »
June 19, 2009
Aboriginal rights are respected here: working together to build our strength
PSAC Statement on National Aboriginal Peoples' Day. »
June 18, 2009
PSAC defends members' rights in Treasury Board classification review
PSAC participated in a historic first step toward long-awaited classification reform in the federal public service last fall. »
June 15, 2009
Negotiations with Nav Canada
PSAC members at Nav Canada have ratified a new multi-year collective agreement. »
June 11, 2009
National Day of Reconciliation
PSAC National President John Gordon joined Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine and other leaders from labour and politics in marking the first anniversary of the National Day of Reconciliation on June 11 with a speech highlighting the need for solidarity and national reconciliation. »
June 11, 2009
Save our farms campaign
Without warning or consultation, the Harper government announced in February that it intends to close all of the six farm programs operated by Correctional Services Canada. »
June 10, 2009
Canadians say “No” to deadly Colombian trade deal
Parliament Hill rally highlights human rights abuses. »
June 10, 2009
National Day of Reconciliation
The PSAC joins the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) on Parliament Hill, June 11 at noon to mark the National Day of Reconciliation one year after Canada's apology for its treatment of Aboriginal Peoples who suffered the impact of the Indian Residential School system. For more information on activities happening throughout the Day, visit: www.afn.ca
June 9, 2009
Brief to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights
On the hiring practices and employment equity in the federal public service. »
May 26, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board: TC Group
Attention to all members of the DD, EG, GT, PI, PY and TI pay groups. »
May 25, 2009
Union Update
Highlights of PSAC's 15th Triennial Convention. »
May 21, 2009
Negotiations with Nav Canada
After only a day and a half of negotiations with the employer, PSAC has reached a tentative agreement with Nav Canada. »
May 15, 2009
Unsafe buildings threaten government workers' health and safety
PSAC is sounding the alarm in response to the release of the 2009 Spring Report of the Auditor General. »
May 15, 2009
PSAC Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
The PSAC stands in solidarity with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities in opposition to homophobia and transphobia. »
May 14, 2009
Sorry is not Enough
There are a number of urgent issues facing Canada's Aboriginal Peoples that are worsened by the recession that is currently upon us. Please take the time to learn more about these important matters and find out what you can do to help make a difference. »
May 13, 2009
Our Union Voice
The spring issue of Our Union Voice is here. Check it out. »
May 7, 2009
Public security, private contractors a bad mix says union, P3 arrangement to buildsecure government facility a bad call
The federal government is inviting security breaches by proposing to have the private sector build and operate a new high-security building for the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC). »
May 6, 2009
Negotiations with CFIA - Official signing of the new collective agreement
On May 5, 2009, the members of the PSAC negotiation team and representatives of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) signed the new collective agreement. This contract will expire on December 31, 2011.
May 1, 2009
PSAC Statement on May Day - May 1, 2009
On May 1st we are together once again at our union's convention to celebrate International Workers' Day. »
April 30, 2009
H1N1 Flu Virus
Knowledge is your best defence. Protect yourself and others. »
April 30, 2009
John Gordon re-elected PSAC National President
Delegates also re-elected Patty Ducharme as the union's National Executive Vice-President for a second term. »
April 30, 2009
Update on Essential Service Agreements
Even though collective agreements have now been signed for these bargaining units this does not mean that the ESA process ends. »
April 28, 2009
PSAC to challenge Harper government's attack on workers' and women'srights
The PSAC announced today that it has filed a case with the Ontario Superior Court, challenging the constitutionality of the Expenditure Restraint Act and the Equitable Compensation Act for breaking collective agreements and denying women the right to pay equity in the federal public sector. »
April 27, 2009
National day of mourning
April 28, 2009 will mark the 25th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job. »
April 27, 2009
Human rights advocate Louise Arbour to address PSAC convention
Louise Arbour recently completed a four-year term as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. »
April 24, 2009
Negotiations with CFIA
The official signing of the new collective agreement will take place on Tuesday May 5, 2009. »
April 24, 2009
International labour activists to discuss how public services deliver peace, human rights and democracy
A group of international labour rights activists will discuss how grassroots action has helped strengthen public services in South Africa, India, the Philippines, Nicaragua – and downtown Vancouver. »
April 22, 2009
Public Service Health Care Plan
Read the latest Public Service Health Care Plan Bulletin which contains an update on the pay-direct drug card, information on the assignment of prescription drug claims and an outline of the appeal process. »
April 22, 2009
Celebrate Earth Day
On April 22, it is estimated that millions of people in more than 180 countries will be celebrating International Earth Day. »
April 22, 2009
CLC Labour College
The CLC Labour College information and application forms are now available on the CLC website at http://canadianlabour.ca/en/Labour_College. »
April 21, 2009
Public Service Alliance of Canada to hold 15th National Triennial Convention
More than 1,000 workers will gather at the Convention & Exhibition Centre from April 26 to May 1, 2009, as the Public Service Alliance of Canada holds its 15th National Triennial Convention. »
April 17, 2009
PSAC urges Alberta to reverse its decision on gender surgery
Public access to medically necessary health care is a human right. »
April 17, 2009
Negotiations with NavCanada: Bargaining dates have been set
Your PSAC bargaining team will be meeting with the employer's representatives on May 20 and 21, 2009, in Ottawa. »
April 16, 2009
Statistical Survey Operations agreements signed
The Statistical Survey Operations agreements have been signed. »
April 15, 2009
New study confirms that public services are the best deal for Canadians
The PSAC is thrilled with the results of a new study proving that public services make a significant contribution to Canadians' standard of living – worth at least 50 per cent of their income. »
April 9, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board
Arbitration dates for Technical Services table (TC group). »
April 9, 2009
PSAC Analysis of CPSA Annual Report on Employment Equity in the Federal Public Service for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008
The president of the Public Service Commission has some serious explaining to do about the dubious numbers she provided a Senate committee regarding the hiring of visible minority workers by the federal government. »
April 6, 2009
Union Update
Spotlight on Workplace Health and Safety. »
April 6, 2009
2009 PSAC National Triennial Convention
Delegates of the 15th PSAC National Triennial Convention will elect two PSAC National Officers to serve a three-year term for the positions of National President and National Executive Vice-President. »
April 3, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board
No Anticipated Delay in the Issuance of the Lump-Sum Payment for Members of the PA and EB Groups. »
April 2, 2009
Grain System Under Threat Says Study
Regulations to ensure food and transportation safety and environmental protections are important. »
April 1, 2009
Private Pension Plans Consultations to Resume in April
In response to the world-wide financial instability affecting global equity markets, stakeholder concerns have prompted the federal government to undertake cross country hearings to examine the state of pension funds and the regulations that govern them. »
April 1, 2009
Tory bill Threatens to Gut Canada's Grain System,
Study Highlights Risks to Consumers, Grain Producers »
March 31, 2009
The PSAC Collective Bargaining Process - Regulation 15
Final version adopted by the PSAC National Board of Directors - February 2009 »
March 30, 2009
PSAC Health and Safety e-network
The PSAC National Health and Safety Program is establishing a National List Serve of all Health and Safety activists. »
March 30, 2009
Nav Canada Negotiations: Notice to Bargain Has Been Sent
Your bargaining team met in Ottawa on March 10th and 11th to finalize the union's package of demands in preparation for negotiations. »
March 27, 2009
Negotiations with Canada Post
To read the collective agreement signed this morning with Canada Post. »
March 20, 2009
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Every year, the PSAC marks March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, as an important day. »
March 18, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board, TC Bargaining Unit
Appointments to the Arbitration Board for the TC Bargaining Unit have been announced. »
March 17, 2009
Negotiations with Parks Canada: Agreement signed
The four-year collective agreement, which expires on August 4, 2011, finally eliminates regional rates of pay and will begin a national pay grid on August 5, 2009, for the GL and GS groups. »
March 17, 2009
Public Service Health Care Plan Update
The PSHCP is the largest employer-sponsored health care plan in Canada and the process to implement a card in a plan which covers over 1.2 million people is multifaceted and the scope unprecedented. »
March 13, 2009
Bill C-10 may be law but our fight isn't over
Unable to accept their position as a minority government, the Conservatives have chosen, once again, to ram through legislation completely unrelated to the budget without time for proper scrutiny. »
March 13, 2009
PSAC and the Lecturers Union of Memorial University of Newfoundland have made labour history in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
The parties had reached a tentative agreement last December after more than 15 months of sometimes difficult negotiations. »
March 11, 2009
Negotiations with CFIA
PSAC members ratify collective agreement. »
March 11, 2009
New Bargaining Certificate for PSAC members at CRA
The Public Service Labour Relations Board will amend and update the description of the 26,000-member Program Delivery and Administrative Services group bargaining unit. »
March 11, 2009
Remove the Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act from the budget bill
The Senate has an opportunity to remove the Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act from the Budget Implementation Act, without delaying the passage of the budget and economic stimulus measures contained in C-10. Send a letter to the members of the Senate National Finance Committee and to the Senators in your province urging them to support the removal of the PSECA from Bill C-10. »
March 9, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board: TC Group
The PSAC and the Treasury Board have not been able to reach an agreement on an Arbitrator and so the Parties have asked the Public Service Labour Relations Board to appoint a Chairperson. We expect that an appointment will be made shortly.
March 9, 2009
Senators on the right track with budget bill
The PSAC is congratulating Senators who are making the case that many of the non-budgetary changes in Bill C-10 should be carved out and debated separately. »
March 6, 2009
Union Update
Spotlight on Women's Equality. »
March 6, 2009
Women launch complaint against Harper government for destroying the right to pay equity
The complaint condemns the Canadian government for rushing controversial pay equity legislation through Parliament, which will make it extremely difficult for women in the federal public sector to demand equal pay for work of equal value. »
March 4, 2009
Women gather at UN to condemn the Harper government's record on women's rights
Representatives of women's organizations and labour unions will gather in front of the gates of the United Nations tomorrow to condemn the Harper government's record on women's equality. »
March 2, 2009
Pension Surplus Litigation – Update
PSAC has recently been receiving enquiries from members concerning the status of the litigation initiated against the Federal Government over the $30.2-billion pension surplus appropriation legislation of 1999. »
March 2, 2009
MESSAGE OF THANKS TO BARGAINING TEAMS
With the ratification of the Canada Post, PA, FB, SV, EB, Parks Canada, CFIA and SSO collective agreements, the recent round of collective bargaining has come to an end for over one hundred thousand PSAC members. »
February 27, 2009
Negotiations with NavCanada: Process begins
PSAC delegates from NavCanada locals across the country gathered in Ottawa for the first PSAC-NavCan National Bargaining Conference. »
February 27, 2009
PSAC members at Statistical Survey Operations ratify new agreements
Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada working for Statistical Survey Operations have voted in favour of new collective agreements that contain no concessions. The collective agreements cover both regional office and field interviewers. »
February 25, 2009
International RSI Awareness Day
February 28, 2009 marks an important milestone, the 10th anniversary of the International RSI Awareness Day - a day set aside each year to focus attention on repetitive strain injuries. »
February 23, 2009
PSAC slams Budget Implementation Act for undermining collective bargaining and threatening women's right to pay equity
PSAC made its submission to the Standing Committee on Finance today. »
February 23, 2009
Union Update
Spotlight on Black History Month. »
February 20, 2009
Negotiations with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
PSAC members ratify new agreement with CFIA. »
February 16, 2009
Workers at 5 Wing Goose Bay
PSAC members of the SERCO unit have ratified the agreement on 10 February.
February 13, 2009
PSAC members ratify new agreement with Parks Canada
Members of the PSAC working for Parks Canada have voted in favour of a new collective agreement that contain no concessions. »
February 12, 2009
PSAC says “pay equity” bill threatens women's rights
The PSAC is encouraging opposition members to remove legislation from the budget bill that would prevent women in the federal public sector from demanding equal pay for work of equal value. »
February 11, 2009
In Memoriam
It is with deep sadness that the PSAC acknowledges the passing of Michèle Demers, President of Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada, yesterday, February 10, 2009. More information is available on the PIPSC website. »
February 9, 2009
PSAC to fight budget bill
Union will challenge wage roll backs and the destruction of pay equity
On Friday, February 6, the Conservative government introduced an omnibus bill to implement the provisions of the federal budget that contains two “poison pills”: legislated wage rates for federal public sector workers and a problematic overhaul of federal pay equity legislation. »
February 9, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board: TC Group
The Public Service Labour Relations Board is still in the process of establishing an Arbitration Board and meeting dates in order to resolve the dispute between the PSAC and Treasury Board for the Technical Services (TC) Table. »
February 9, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board
The EB agreement has been signed. »
February 9, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board
The SV agreement has been signed. »
February 5, 2009
Call to stop the Canada-Colombia trade deal
Colombia is the most dangerous country in the world in which to be a trade unionist, journalist or educator. »
February 4, 2009
Black History Month: the fight against discrimination continues
It is a time for PSAC members to highlight and acknowledge the immense benefits that the labour movement and Canada in general have achieved through the contributions of Black people and people of African heritage. »
February 3, 2009
Federal Government in violation of Charter of Rights and Freedoms, says PSAC
The PSAC is challenging the federal government's definition of employee, claiming it denies certain federal public service workers the freedom of association guaranteed under section 2(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. »
February 3, 2009
Treasury Board collective agreements not affected by wage roll-backs
But PSAC commits to fighting federal wage legislation that would affect any of our members and threaten free collective bargaining. »
January 30, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board
The first collective agreement for the FB group has been signed. »
January 29, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board
PA agreement signed. »
January 28, 2009
Federal budget fails women, working people says PSAC
The 172,000 member PSAC says the 2009 federal budget infringes on workers' and women's rights, threatening public services at a time when Canadians need them the most. »
January 27, 2009
Negotiations with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Employer walks away from bargaining table. »
January 27, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board
The ratified PA, FB, SV and EB agreements are currently being proofread in preparation for signing. »
January 23, 2009
Alternative Federal Budget 2009
A budget for a strong and sustainable future. »
Tests for assessing the federal budget. »
January 23, 2009
PSAC members ratify new agreements with Treasury Board
Members of the PSAC working for Treasury Board have accepted new collective agreements that contain no concessions for four bargaining units representing more than 100,000 workers. »
January 23, 2009
Serco's Labour relations record at 5 Wing Goose Bay
Going on strike in Labrador in January is not something anyone wants to do, but the 325 members of PSAC's Union of National Defence Employees Local 90125 felt they had no choice. »
January 19, 2009
Union Update
Special Issue on the Economy. »
January 16, 2009
Negotiations with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
The ratification kit for members at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is now available. »
January 12, 2009
Workers on strike against Serco
Workers at Serco in Goose Bay are on strike after their employer made no serious effort to negotiate a new contract that would guarantee fair wages and job security in the midst of a difficult economic climate, according to the PSAC. »
January 7, 2009
Letter to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper
Your government's unconditional support for the proposition that the massive eleven day assault on Gaza and its civilian population by Israel is justifiable “self defense” ignores the reality that, by any reasonable measure, the assault is disproportionate in the extreme. »
January 6, 2009
Negotiations with Parks Canada
The ratification kit for members at Parks Canada is now available. »
January 6, 2009
Negotiations with Treasury Board: TC Group
The PSAC has completed the application for the establishment of an arbitration board on behalf of the TC bargaining unit. »
January 5, 2009
Statistical Survey Operations Bargaining Units
The PSAC reached a tentative agreement with the Statistical Survey Operations Bargaining Units. »
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