We celebrate Equality Day every April 17 to mark the coming into force of the equality provisions in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter was signed on April 17, 1982.
Budget 2021 must offer real change for Canadians
The federal government must show they have learned the most important lesson of this pandemic in their 2021 budget – it is time to make real, lasting, and systemic change that will improve the lives of workers.
Keep the airport lights on!
The pandemic has had a huge financial impact on smaller airports across Canada
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 begins talks to improve the Public Service Health Care Plan
PSAC is launching a new round of negotiations with Treasury Board to update and strengthen the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP).
New collective agreement for members working at First Nations Health Authority
PSAC is happy to announce that a new collective agreement has been ratified by members of Local 22000, the First Nations Health Authority.
Virtual Talking Union Basics courses now available
Talking Union Basics or TUB, PSAC’s key introductory course, is now available to all members in BC, virtually. This virtual version…
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.
PA and TC groups begin talks with Treasury Board on developing mental health support for at-risk workers
A joint committee, co-chaired by a representative from PSAC and the employer, has started discussions to reach an agreement on the terms of reference used to guide the study on mental health support mechanisms.