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Press Release — Vaccination of frontline Border Officers: Minister Blair must make good on his commitment

April 15, 2021

OTTAWA, April 15, 2021 — With COVID-19 continuing to spread throughout the country, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) is calling upon the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to honour his previous commitment, and ensure that frontline Border Services Officers and personnel working for the Canada Border Services Agency […]

New CBSA EAP External Service Provider

April 14, 2021

As shared by CBSA earlier today, please note the change of service provider for their Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Effective immediately, the new provider is now Morneau Shepell, replacing Homewood Health. Morneau Shepell’s EAP platform, LifeWorks (or SynerVie in French), provides the same type of confidential assistance as Homewood Health. The service can be reached at 1.877.367.0809 (TTY: 1.877.338.0275), 24/7. As per the employer, detailed information about the platform is […]

Your rights at work: Vaccinations and COVID-19 screening

April 1, 2021

As more Canadian workers become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines and some employers make plans for a gradual return to workplaces, it’s more important than ever to know your rights when it comes to mandatory vaccinations and COVID-19 testing. Since every province and territory has their own public health recommendations, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but you […]

PSAC’s Black History Month panel discussions — now available

March 31, 2021

As part of Black History Month 2021, PSAC organized a series of panel discussions that looked at the issues facing Black workers and to honor the contributions of Black labour activists in this country. PSAC is now making these discussions available online for everyone’s benefit. See the following page for more information.

Crossings at the Lacolle Port of Entry: Clarification — Statement by Jean-Pierre Fortin, CIU National President

March 31, 2021

I would like to clarify some of the comments I made in an interview with Mario Dumont on his TVA/LCN news program that were upsetting to many, particularly to members of the Jewish community. In the interview, which took place on March 26, I spoke with Mario Dumont about the significant influx of travellers at […]