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Federal government releases vaccination policy without proper consultation — PSAC Statement & FAQ

October 6, 2021

The federal government released its vaccination policy for federal public service workers October 6, mandating vaccinations for all employees in federally regulated workplaces, including more than 160,000 PSAC members. Treasury Board has encouraged Crown corporations, agencies, and the Canadian Forces to implement similar policies, but this policy will not immediately apply to them. Read the full vaccination policy. PSAC […]

2021 Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Annual Memorial Service

September 23, 2021

On September 24, 1998, the Government of Canada officially proclaimed the last Sunday of September of every year as Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. This year, the last Sunday of September falls on September 26. The Canadian Flag on CIU’s property will be half-masted from sunrise to sunset on that day. While the current […]

Public service workers shouldn’t be disciplined over vaccination requirements

August 17, 2021

This week, national political party leaders have made concerning statements about disciplining or terminating federal public service workers who choose not to be vaccinated as part of the government’s vaccine mandate proposal. PSAC supports vaccination requirements for federal workers to ensure the safety of our members in their workplaces, and to protect our communities, but […]

UPDATED — Employment Opportunity: Labour Relations Officer (Permanent position)

July 22, 2021

The Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) is seeking to hire a full-time bilingual Labour Relations Officer (Band 11) with extensive experience to be staffed on a full-time indeterminate basis. Applications will be received until close of business on August 13, 2021 (5:00 p.m. EDT). Please see the full posting here (PDF) for more information about the […]

Employment Opportunity: Executive Assistant to the National President (Permanent position)

July 5, 2021

The Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) is seeking to hire a full-time bilingual Executive Assistant to the National President (Band 9) with extensive experience to be staffed on a full-time indeterminate basis. Applications will be received until close of business on July 7, 2021 (5:00 p.m. EDT). Please see the full posting here (PDF) for more […]