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DFO tells more than 1,000 workers they could lose their jobs
The PSAC has confirmed that 598 of its members are among the 1,072 Department of Fisheries and Oceans workers being told today that they could lose their jobs. The Numbers as of May 17, 2012
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New executive officers sworn in
PSAC's new executive officers were sworn in this morning. Robyn Benson officially became the new National President and Chris Aylward took on the role of National Executive Vice-President.
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PSAC video highlights cuts to federal labs and research funding
The Public Service Alliance of Canada released a new video as part of its Third Choice campaign today, highlighting the impact of cuts to federal labs and science funding.
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Workforce adjustment: your rights and options under your collective agreement
Employers must ensure that employees are treated equitably and given every opportunity to continue their careers. Two new webinars scheduled.
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Bill 78: A direct attack against civil liberties in Quebec
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is speaking out against Bill 78 which restricts the freedom of expression and association of all students and citizens of Quebec.
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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia. The PSAC stands in solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities in opposition to homophobia and transphobia.
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Canada Post pay equity: 28 years and still waiting
In November 2011, it took the Supreme Court of Canada 20 minutes to tell Canada Post to end a 28-year long battle for pay equity. Six months later, we are still waiting for PSAC members to receive payments that are long overdue.
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TC Bargaining Team Applies for a PIC
With negotiations for a new Collective Agreement at a standstill, PSAC has taken the next step in the bargaining process and has applied to the Public Service Labour Relations Board for the appointment of a Public Interest Commission (PIC).
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PSAC members at Science and tech museum approve new agreement
After over a year of negotiations, PSAC members at the Canadian Science and Technology Museum Corporation have approved a new collective agreement.
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Bargaining climate difficult in face of cuts
Bargaining continues to be difficult for the Technical Services (TC), Border Services (FB), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Parks Canada units of the federal government. The climate has worsened considerably since the federal budget, which slashes the size of the public service. Parks and CFIA in particular have been heavily targeted for job reductions.
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PSAC starts negotiating for Queen's postdocs' first contract
PSAC negotiators tabled a comprehensive package of proposals April 19 to begin bargaining a first collective agreement for postdoctoral employees at Queen's University in Kingston, ON.
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PSAC May 1st statement ? 2012
In 1886 when the unions in the United States called for a general strike on May 1st to press for the eight-hour workday, the government threw its weight behind the interests of business.
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PSAC/NEU members protest contracting out by Nunavut government
Over 40 PSAC/NEU members braved the snow and cold in Iqaluit on April 25 to send a message that they are fed up with the government of Nunavut contracting out their work.
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An open letter to the Québec government: Defend public, accessible post-secondary education now
On behalf of workers, academic staff and students across Canada, we jointly call on Québec Premier Jean Charest and Minister of Education Line Beauchamp to promptly resolve the student strike by reversing the decision to increase tuition fees in Québec.
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Parks, PSAC agree to reschedule negotiations until September, focus on the workplace
The PSAC bargaining team met with Parks Canada this week to continue negotiating a fair and just collective agreement.
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