Updates

Your TC Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board on November 15-17, 2011.  We are reporting some progress, although many issues still need to be discussed. 

November 20 marks the Trans Day of Remembrance. Transgender and transsexual people are often victims of discrimination, harassment and violence in the workplace, in their communities and at school. This day gives us a chance to mourn losses and fight for change.

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of PSAC today in a pay equity case involving women at Canada Post that was originally filed 28 years ago.

The union first filed a complaint over unequal pay in 1983. In October 2005, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal upheld PSAC's pay equity complaint against Canada Post and awarded 50 per cent of the wage gap in damages. Since then, the corporation has used every possible legal avenue to have the Tribunal’s decision overturned.

Treasury Board president Tony Clement must let Canadians see the advice he’s getting on public service cuts and let them have their say.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says transparency is critical given the government’s goal to cut public services by up to 10 per cent across the board.

Public services contribute to local economies and help small businesses thrive. Drastic cuts to public sector jobs and salaries have a devastating impact on businesses, particularly in small communities. But paradoxically, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business continues to campaign for cuts to public service jobs and pensions.