Workers and unions across Canada are continuing to push back against arbitrary return-to-office mandates that ignore the realities of modern work. A new House of Commons e-petition, Petition e-7142, is calling on the federal government to update the Canada Labour Code to better reflect those realities.
The petition asks the government to guarantee that federally regulated employees whose jobs are primarily computer-based have the right to work remotely at least three days per week – unless their work requires them to be physically present, such as in emergency, medical, or caregiving roles.
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This petition reflects what PSAC members have been saying for years: flexibility matters, and workers should have a real say in how their work is organized.
Whether you work in the federal public service, a federally regulated workplace, or the private sector, we know that remote work increases productivity, lowers operating costs, decreases traffic, and improves quality of life. Workers deserve the right to negotiate work arrangements that balance flexibility with operational needs, not have them imposed without consultation.
This petition is one way to send a clear message to Parliament that workers expect better. Remote work isn’t just about convenience, it’s about equity, accessibility, and building workplaces that reflect today’s workforce.
Add your name to Petition e-7142 and show your support for flexible, worker-centered workplaces.
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This article was first published on the PSAC website.
