In a major victory for federal public service workers hardest hit by the pandemic, an arbitration board ruled that Treasury Board cannot force employees to exhaust all their other leave before accessing 699 leave for COVID-19-related reasons. This decision means that PSAC members who filed individual grievances related to 699 leave — where members were […]
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 […]
A woman’s place is in her union March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the historical, cultural and political achievements of women. In honour of this, the CIU National Women’s Committee would like to celebrate all CIU members who identify as women and who have contributed to the union since its inception […]
PSAC is encouraging members to fight for Phoenix general damages compensation to be tax-free by filing individual tax appeals to the Canada Revenue Agency this tax season. By filing an appeal, you will force CRA to review the taxability of your personal damages payment. If we generate tens of thousands of tax appeals from members […]
PSAC condemns Russia’s senseless attack on Ukraine and extends its full solidarity to the people of Ukraine. Canada’s unions, including PSAC, continue to urge the Canadian government to welcome all those fleeing Ukraine and to provide more humanitarian aid to those displaced by the war and those still in Ukraine. The government must take action to ensure […]
