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Asian Heritage Month: United in the fight to stop Asian hate

Asian Heritage Month is traditionally an opportunity for Canadians to recognize the incredible contributions and achievements of people of Asian descent who have helped...
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Phoenix: Damages ruled taxable as Treasury Board refuses to cooperate

After months of waiting, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has rejected our request to review the taxability of Phoenix damages. This is directly due...
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CIU urges federal government to review travel exceptions

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...
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Paid 698 leave available for federal employees getting vaccinated

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...
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Guilty verdict in Floyd’s death important step towards police accountability

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...
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PSAC-CIU raise border automation concerns with government

In its budget yesterday, the Trudeau government made reference to “modernizing travel and trade at our borders”, and spoke of “transforming the border experience”...
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PSAC: Governments must prioritize vaccinations for front-line workers

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...
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Press Release — Vaccination of frontline Border Officers: Minister Blair must...

OTTAWA, April 15, 2021 — With COVID-19 continuing to spread throughout the country, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) is...
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New CBSA EAP External Service Provider

As shared by CBSA earlier today, please note the change of service provider for their Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Effective immediately, the new provider is now Morneau Shepell, replacing Homewood...
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Your rights at work: Vaccinations and COVID-19 screening

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...