This guide is designed for trade union leaders, union staff representatives, local executive, committee members and shop stewards. The handbook provides an overview of disability rights issues in Canada, with a specific focus on advancements and challenges in workplaces and in the union movement.
Updates
PSAC mourns victims of Kamloops Indian Residential School
A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former Residential School students and those affected. Emotional and crisis referral services are available by calling the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.
Car rally: Solidarity with PSAC members at Granville Island
The Vancouver and District Area Council organized a car rally on May 23 in support of PSAC members working at Granville Island who are currently negotiating a new contract.
699 leave: Hearing dates set for policy grievances
PSAC will defend the use of 699 leave for federal public service workers during the pandemic at adjudication hearings with the Federal Public Service Labour Relations Board August 30 to September 3, 2021.
Changes to federal public service staffing don’t go far enough
The Liberal government’s latest budget implementation bill includes some welcome but limited changes to staffing in the federal public service.
Have your say: input call for the cyclical review of the Travel Directive
As part of the National Joint Council (NJC) cyclical review, the Travel Directive will be revised in Fall 2021.
FB bargaining: Team wraps up case at Public Interest Commission
The FB bargaining team presented PSAC’s arguments for compensation parity with other law enforcement agencies across Canada at Public Interest Commission hearings May 10, 18, and 20.
Convention Q&A: webinar recording & materials
The recording of a webinar PSAC BC hosted in April 2021.
May 23 Car Rally – Solidarity with PSAC members at Granville Island!
PSAC’s Vancouver and District Area Council is organizing a car rally in support of members working at Granville Island, who are currently negotiating a new contract.
LGBTQI2S Inclusion in the Federal Workplace
A new report presents key findings and makes recommendations for improvements to support systematic change towards LGBTQ2+ inclusion in federal workplaces.