PSAC continues to support vaccination as a critical public health measure to protect our workplaces and our communities. Yet as public health restrictions begin to lift across the country, it’s important to take a critical look at the federal government’s vaccination policy and how it is applied to PSAC members. As the pandemic has evolved […]
Under the Government of Canada’s mandatory vaccination policy for federal public servants, employees who were not fully vaccinated, or who did not provide an attestation regarding their vaccination status by October 29, 2021, face being put on administrative leave without pay (LWOP) by the employer on November 15, 2021. The following document is intended to […]
Over the last few days, we have heard from several members regarding the federal government’s mandatory vaccination policy for federal public service workers. Due to its scope, this policy has understandably generated a fair number of questions and concerns. As we continue to work closely with PSAC to support our membership, CIU has prepared the […]
As per the federal government’s new mandatory vaccination policy for federal public service workers, all CBSA employees must attest to being fully vaccinated by October 29, 2021, or face being placed on administrative leave without pay two week after the attestation deadline. The policy does allow for employees who are unable to be vaccinated — based on a certified medical contraindication, a religious exemption, or another […]
Today, the federal government announced its new mandatory vaccination policy for all federal public service workers. In doing so, they eschewed the meaningful consultation with the federal public sector unions they had promised, imposing this rushed policy in lieu of what should have been a nuanced framework. Let us be clear: CIU fully supports ongoing […]
