In addition to those in the federal public service, PSAC represents many workers in our universities, gaming sector, security industry, and at national airports. Many of these members are facing layoffs and fearing pay interruption due to the health crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19. Federal and provincial governments have announced a range of […]
Sisters and Brothers, These are difficult times around the world. While everyone continues to do their part, I want to take a moment to thank CIU members for stepping up to the plate and facing challenges brought on by COVID. Many of you are at the front line on a daily basis and are doing […]
As the government has moved to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the definition of “critical” services has played a significant role in determining which operations must continue uninterrupted, and by extension which ones must continue being conducted from the workplace rather than home. Communication from government employers and media has used terms like “essential” alongside words […]
Brothers and Sisters, In the past 48 hours, a lot has happened regarding the COVID-19 situation, with new measures being announced frequently and with little detail on how this would impact our membership. In that time, the CIU national leadership has been working hard to get further clarification from the employer to ensure our members […]
Sisters and Brothers, While yesterday afternoon’s announcement by the Prime Minister regarding increased measures at the border is a step in the right direction to ensure the safety of Canadians, it is still not entirely clear what the operational ramifications will be for our officers. Our national representatives met with CBSA upper management yesterday in […]
