Treasury Board

Bob Jackson on CBC Radio

Jun 13, 2013 •

REVP Bob Jackson was on CBC Radio in Victoria on Tuesday June 11th, talking about sick leave in the federal public sector. Listen in below ...

FB bargaining team and CIU leadership call on co-workers to vote no to final offer

Jun 11, 2013 •

On Wednesday June 5^th the Public Interest Commission released its recommendation concerning our negotiations with CBSA/Treasury Board. Early the morning of Friday the 7^th the FB Bargaining Team issued a statement reiterating that the union is ready to negotiate. Later that same day the PSAC was notified that, at CBSA and Treasury Board's request, the government is forcing a vote of the employer's recent-most final offer, to be administered by the Labour Board.

Statement from FB Bargaining Team Concerning PIC Recommendation

Jun 7, 2013 •

On Wednesday (June 5^th) we received the Public Interest Commission (PIC) recommendation concerning our contract dispute with Treasury Board/CBSA. The PIC recommendation is non-binding. It is intended to guide the parties in negotiations and help provide an avenue for the parties to make progress towards an agreement. Copy of the PIC's recommendation.

Performance Management: Treasury Board must ensure fairness

Jun 6, 2013 •

On Tuesday, May 28th, Treasury Board President Tony Clement, announced with great fanfare what he called a new directive on performance management that includes a mandatory performance assessment for all public sector workers.

PSAC members are proud of the work they do on behalf of Canadians, and have no problem receiving feedback and having their work properly and fairly evaluated.

PSAC Nat'l President Robyn Benson on performance reviews

Jun 6, 2013 •

Robyn Benson, PSAC National President & Tony Clement were on CKNW's Bill Good show recently to discuss the recent government announcement regarding performance reviews in the federal public service. Here's the audio ...

Take action for a fair TC contract now!

Jun 3, 2013 •

Collective bargaining for a new contract for TC members has taken too long. Little progress is being made at the table. PSAC filed for the appointment of a Public Interest Commission this year, and the Commission issued a majority report that supported many of PSACs proposals. But the employer has so far rejected our requests to return to the bargaining table.

National Public Service Week

May 30, 2013 •

With National Public Service Week just around the corner I would like to remind members in BC of the boycott that is in place. I have recently received information that some of our members are involved in organizing events with the employer and are planning to attend functions.

Pay in arrears: they finally come clean

May 30, 2013 •

In the summer of 2012, our members started hearing rumours that Treasury Board was planning to start paying employees “pay in arrears”. This means that instead of being paid in real time, you would be paid for the two preceding weeks. Eventually, when you leave your employment, you will be paid the final two weeks owing to you. No matter how you look at it, this would create a hardship for our members because in order to implement the new system, the employer is going to have to hold back two weeks of pay.

TC Bargaining: Take action for a fair contract now!

May 21, 2013 •

TC Bargaining: Time for Treasury Board to get back to the bargaining table!

May 10, 2013 •

Now that Treasury Board has presented a final offer to the FB Bargaining Team, it’s time for them to also return to the TC Bargaining Table.

Since the TC Public Interest Commission made its recommendations public in mid-January, PSAC has indicated our willingness to return to the bargaining table using the report as a roadmap to a negotiated settlement.

Essential Services Frequently Asked Questions

May 9, 2013 •

1. What is an Essential Services Agreement (ESA)?

An ESA is a written agreement between the Union and the employer that certain work duties are essential to the safety and security of the public and must continue during a strike. ESA's are required by the Public Service Labour Relations Act (PSLRA)

TC Group Bargaining Update

May 2, 2013 •

Although almost four months have passed since the Public Interest Commission released its recommendations to settle a new contract for the TC Group, Treasury Board says it is still not ready to return to the bargaining table. We want a fair contract now!