Federal court upholds PSAC alternation victory

The Federal Court of Canada recently confirmed the PSAC’s alternation victory by dismissing Treasury Board’s application. In February 2014, the Federal Court heard an application for judicial...

Sick leave doesn’t cost government extra: PBO report

The Parliamentary Budget Officer released a new report today, concluding that it costs almost nothing extra to pay sick leave to federal civil servants....

Name Tag Fight : CIU Wins At OHS Tribunal, CBSA Appeal...

In December 2012, many Border Services Officers (BSO) across Canada exercised their right to refuse dangerous work. These BSOs alleged that CBSA’s new, ill-conceived...

Watch new video featuring PSAC members take a stand against the...

Today the federal government launches the National Public Service Week. PSAC and CIU have boycotted it, but it doesn't mean we are staying silent. Cuts...

CIU’s National President meets with Public Safety Minister

On May 13th, 2014, CIU’s National President, Jean-Pierre Fortin, met with Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney. The meeting provided him with an opportunity to...

CIU leadership and PSAC legal counsel meet with CBSA

Over the last several weeks CBSA has been attempting to undermine the legal rights of CIU/PSAC members in the FB bargaining unit. It is our...

Any changes in sick leave must be negotiated

Recently CBSA sent an email notice to employees at CBSA promoting a “Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategy for federal government employees”. This notice promoted...

CIU/PSAC’s response letter to CBSA’s communication on arming

The following letter in response to CBSA's communication on arming was sent to CBSA's Vice-President on April 22, 2014 by PSAC's Legal Counsel, Collective Bargaining BranchLa...

PSAC to Take CBSA before Labour Board and Human Rights Commission...

Union also filing suit in Federal Court over right to strike. Over the last several weeks CBSA has been attempting to undermine the legal rights...

CIU/PSAC Taking Action in Response to CBSA Communication on Arming

Policy grievances to be filed, legal counsel being consulted. Yesterday CBSA put out a statement to union members concerning the arming initiative. The statement included...