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Federal budget missed opportunity for the economy and services

March 21, 2013 - 3:42pm • Political Action

 

Federal budget missed opportunity for the economy and services

(Ottawa) The union representing most federal government workers in Canada says that Federal Budget 2013 is a missed opportunity for the economy and services.

"We called on the government to recognize that austerity has hurt Canadians and the economy and that it's time to reverse cuts and invest in and restore federal government services," said PSAC national president Robyn Benson.

Federal budget 2013 - a message from Bob Jackson

March 20, 2013 - 10:27am • Bargaining, Political Action
To: PSAC Locals and Activists in BC
 
Greetings,

As you may be aware, the Conservative’s have announced they will be releasing this year’s budget on Thursday March 21, 2013 at 4PM EST. We expect the budget to contain further cuts, affecting our members and further devastating the public sector. 
 
The lack of transparency and hidden legislative changes in the 2012 budget shows the disregard this government has towards Canadians and public services.

Federal budget 2013

March 19, 2013 - 12:24pm • Environment, Human Rights, Women, Political Action

PSAC is calling on the government to recognize that austerity isn't working – Canadians have lost services they need and job cuts are hurting the economy. You can't create jobs and prosperity by cutting jobs and services.

Sick leave and disability insurance: A negotiated benefit

March 18, 2013 - 8:42am • Health and Safety, Bargaining, Political Action

Sick leave is a negotiated benefit

Sick leave provisions in collective agreements are a negotiated benefit for public sector workers who get sick; they are not a benefit for those who are healthy. Sick leave ensures workers are well enough to provide quality public services.

Any changes to the current sick leave provisions are a matter for negotiations between the PSAC and the federal government

Consultations continue on TC collective agreement

March 15, 2013 - 11:46am • Bargaining

PSAC is ready to return to the bargaining table using the recommendations of the Public Interest Commission as the basis for negotiating a tentative agreement, your Union told Treasury Board last month.

The recommendations of the PIC were released by the Public Service Labour Relations Board in mid-January. After studying the report, the TC Bargaining Team confirmed that it is prepared to use the recommendations as a road map to a negotiated settlement.

YVR Bargaining Update: Moving Forward the Bargaining Process!

March 15, 2013 - 9:49am • Bargaining

Your bargaining team met for the second time with the employer on March 12th, 13th and 14th.  The environment was quite positive and as a result we have signed off on a number of non-monetary bargaining proposals.  In addition, we have had thorough discussions on the employer’s proposal to amend the Apprenticeship article and the dual ticket program. The employer has also tabled language on “seasonal employees”.

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