Updates

PSAC National Executive Vice-President Chris Aylward appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on February 7, 2018 to highlight the main problems the Phoenix pay system has caused our members and to outline two of PSAC’s key demands.

“As you are aware, Phoenix has caused a litany of problems,” Aylward said to the committee. “Many workers have been underpaid, while others have mistakenly received overpayments. Even those who haven’t had pay issues live in fear that they will be the next victim of this nightmare.”

More compensation advisors

PSAC is calling on the government to develop and maintain a permanent team of well-trained compensation advisors who will work in both the departments and the pay centre.

Time’s Up on Wage Discrimination: Close the Pay Gap and End Gender Wage Theft!

When: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Where: USW Hall, 25 Cecil Street, Toronto

We have long fought for establishing legislative measures to ensure economic justice. The Ontario Pay Equity Act was a key victory in both acknowledging the under-funding of women’s work and in bringing in measures to ensure a process by which to achieve pay equity.

The Federal Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board has declared that the federal government has violated its obligations under the law by failing to meet the implementation deadline for the PA, SV, TC and EB collective agreements.

PSAC encourages our members to participate in the national conversation about mental health.

Recently, PSAC welcomed the release of a third report by the Joint Task Force entitled Building Success: Guide to Establishing and Maintaining a Psychological Health and Safety Management System in the Federal Public Service. The guide is meant to create a cultural shift in how mental health issues are addressed in the federal workplace.

Robyn Benson, PSAC’s National President, is union co-chair of the Steering Committee for the Joint Task Force on Mental Health.

PSAC joins all those celebrating Black History Month by acknowledging the contributions of Black Canadians across the country and throughout our history. 

Black Canadians are leaders in every field, both within our borders and abroad, as they make advancements in all areas of life including education, science, art, medicine, sports, law, technology, politics and social justice. Their perseverance, strength and passion are reflected in the vibrant communities all across Canada.