Important Strike Info – Infos importantes sur la grève
This morning, Chris Aylward, PSAC National President, authorized strike action to begin at 12:01 am on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 if we cannot reach a fair and equitable deal.
This is a truly historic moment for workers. A strike by PSAC would be one of the largest strikes in Canada’s history and mean real gains for our members at the table. Together, we wield incredible power and can shut the government down to secure a fair contract and set a standard that supports unionized and non-unionized workers across the country.
Your union is here for you and we want to make sure you have all the information you need.
Your PSAC ID:
Your Local: 581
Our records show that you are a full member and have completed your membership card.
To receive strike pay from both PSAC and CEIU, please complete the e-transfer form sent to you by PSAC. If you did not receive the email, please contact your regional office.
We are aware of emails from the employer asking members to report their whereabouts in the event of a strike.
There is no legal requirement that you inform the employer that you are on strike, either at the commencement of strike action or daily. You are not required to have any communication with your manager unless you’re an essential worker with an ESA letter, or you’re asked to return employer equipment.
Information about picket lines will be available in the coming days. Should you be asked to travel upwards of an hour to reach a picket OR need an accommodation, please reach out to your PSAC regional office.
Members in essential service positions should only perform essential duties during a strike.
PSAC has also created an FAQ to answer your questions and is updating it regularly.
In solidarity,
CEIU-SEIC
http://www.ceiu-seic.ca/
Quick Facts about Strike
If you have questions regarding the strike please refer to the Treasury Board: Frequently Asked Questions.
Those who do not have PSAC ID #, reach out to an executive. But don’t worry, know that we got you, we will have physical cards available for you to sign.
If there is no deal reached by 9 p.m. ET tomorrow, April 18, we will launch a national general strike beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday, April 19 for all our 155,000 PSAC members working for both CRA and Treasury Board.
If not now then when???!!!! Let’s stand together to WIN together!!!
E transfer for strike pay
This email is legit. It’s requesting consent and preferred email, no bank info.(NOTE: If you are deemed code 1 essential, it won’t hurt anything, but not necessary.)
Strike preparation- you may have received a letter from the employer
Thank you for those who have participated in the strike vote! Thanks also to those that voted in support of action up to a strike!
You may have or soon be receiving a letter.
Summary: Code 1 is essential, code 2 replaces someone essential in the event of their absence, code 3 is called in only in the event of a major crisis. (Letters may say code 2/3)
If you are deemed essential, it doesn’t impact your vote or your support. It just means you wouldn’t be on the actual picket line during work hours if we do take strike action.
(You would continue to work, get regular pay)
This is all prep work and things are getting figired out >more instructions will be coming.
See this link, especially section on essential workers… (we are also sending specific questions to PSAC for clarification)
https://psacunion.ca/faq-treasury-board-bargaining-strike-votes
Reminder Treasury Board: PA, SV, TC, EB Strike Vote 2023- have you signed up?
VOTING PERIOD:February 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. (EST) to April 11 at midnight (EDT)
No Vote Credentials Email? Contact LONDON PSAC regional office
vote_LON@psac-afpc.com / 226-636-6047
2023 PSAC NATIONAL EQUITY CONFERENCES
https://psacunion.ca/registrations-open-psacs-2023-national-equity
Rise for Equity: Working Together for a Better Tomorrow OCTOBER 19 – 23, 2023 (MONTRÉAL, QUE)
| During the conferences, delegates will continue the important work of advancing equity and human rights for members across the country and improving workplace conditions for all members to thrive. We are hosting four equity conferences: Racially Visible Persons ConferenceAccess ConferencePride ConferenceIndigenous Peoples Conference Delegates are eligible to participate in workshops, debates on resolutions and the elections for any of the equity groups where they self-identify. The application deadline for delegate or observer status, and to submit resolutions is Friday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. If you are selected as a delegate to these conferences, you will be advised by email by the end of June 2023. Delegates are selected by their respective PSAC components and regions, with priority given to union leaders and activists on human rights issues. If you have any questions about applying or attending the conference, call (613) 560-5457 or contact us by email at conferences@psac-afpc.com. |
Change in CEIU Ontario Townhall on Return to Office
Good afternoon CEIU members,
Upon further reflection we are going to reschedule the CEIU Ontario Townhall on RTO booked for tomorrow evening.
It is International Women’s Day and there are already many events happening throughout the day to celebrate IWD. In addition, many of you, our members, may already be participating in IWD events in your community in the evening. We felt it was best to move this event to a different evening to avoid asking our members to choose between these two important activities. More information to follow in the next few days on the new date/time for our Townhall.
Phil Matheson/AM KuarSingh
National Vice-President’s for Ontario Region
Canada Employment and Immigration Union
ceiu581.com 