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COVID-19
Information and support for PSAC members.
Federal government releases vaccination policy without proper consultation
PSAC fully supports a federal vaccination policy to protect the health and safety of our members and the Canadians they serve.
Federal vaccination requirements: No policy until after federal election
In a recent meeting with PSAC and other federal public service bargaining agents, Treasury Board committed to ongoing consultation in the development of a vaccine requirement framework
Public service workers shouldn’t be disciplined over vaccination requirements
This week, national political party leaders have made concerning statements about disciplining or terminating federal public service workers who choose not to be vaccinated as part of the government’s vaccine mandate proposal.
PSAC statement on vaccination requirements for federal public service workers
On August 13, the federal government announced it will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all federal public service workers by early fall.
Paid 698 leave available for federal employees getting vaccinated
As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination begins to gain momentum, PSAC would like to remind our members working for the federal government that they can request paid 698 leave to attend their vaccination appointment.
PSAC and CIU call on provincial government to include CBSA in priority vaccination
Vancouver – The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union are calling on provincial health authorities to…
PSAC BC calls on provincial government to ensure workers can get a COVID-19 vaccine without losing pay
Any measures put in place must also extend to British Columbians who work under federal labour and employment legislation.
Your rights at work: Vaccinations and COVID-19 screening
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.
COVID-19 and Women Survey Report
Happy International Women’s Day! Thank you to all the PSAC BC women who took part in the Winter 2020 survey, this…