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Federal government moves forward on equitable retirement commitment for frontline workers

PSAC is pleased to see the federal government follow through on its commitment to provide equitable retirement benefits for thousands of frontline federal workers...
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Victory: CBSA to start providing first aid allowance to eligible BSOs

In February 2022, thanks to the hard work of the CIU labour representation team and after continued pressure on CBSA by CIU members, the...
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PSAC celebrates equitable pension reform for thousands of frontline workers

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) applauds the federal government's announcement of new pension reform legislation today, which will provide equitable retirement benefits for thousands...

2010: Family status accommodation

This is the fifth vignette in a series celebrating our union victories. The 2010 groundbreaking Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ‘Johnstone Decision’ shaped the future of...
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Full-time deployment for FB-02s

A few months ago, CIU became aware of a troublesome CBSA initiative regarding the hiring of part-time FB-02s. This practice effectively created a two-tier...

2008: ‘Doubling-up’ at ports of entry

Our seventh vignette in a series celebrating our union victories. It should go without saying that no officer should be obligated to work alone when...

2017: Alternation and age discrimination case

This is the sixth vignette in a series celebrating our union victories. In a matter of blatant age discrimination by the employer, Diane Legros, who...

1996: Joint Police & Peace Officers Memorial Service

Our fourth historical vignette highlights an important step in border officers being recognized as part of the law enforcement community.  As a founding member of...

2006: Arming Initiative

The third entry in our series celebrating our union milestones takes a look at a major turning point for border officers. The arming of officers...

2000: Body Armour

Every two weeks, we're releasing a short vignette showcasing a victory or an event of importance in the history of our union. Here is...