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April 28 is the National Day of Mourning

Once again, on April 28, we will join over 100 countries in remembering those who lost their lives due to work-related causes. This year,...
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COVID-19: Health and Safety update

This is an update on COVID-19 related health and safety matters that Union representatives and Workplace Health and Safety committees are currently addressing. Use of...
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COVID-19: Health and Safety update

We are pleased to see the great work being done across the country by our Union representatives, Health and Safety committees, and most of...
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Filing a complaint regarding COVID-19 exposure — Section 127.1 of Part...

CBSA is refusing to allow the submission of Lab 1070 Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Reports when employees are exposed to the virus responsible for COVID-19,...
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Critical services and exceptions to telework

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...
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COVID-19: An update from the National President

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...
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COVID-19: Statement by the National President on further measures announced

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...
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Statement of the CIU National President on COVID-19 and measures at...

Sisters and Brothers, the Customs and Immigration Union is monitoring closely the ongoing COVID-19 situation. We are conscious that the current state of affairs is...
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COVID-19: Your rights at work [updated April 3]

Note: This article is being updated regularly by PSAC. Please visit the following page for updated information. Who is at the highest risk of contracting...
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CIU welcomes Auditor General’s report on harassment and violence in the...

We applaud the Auditor General’s recent report that found that both the Canada Border Services Agency and Correctional Service Canada were well aware of...