January 30, 2023

PSAC is filing policy grievances against Treasury Board and agencies for unilaterally imposing changes to our members’ working conditions while we’re in negotiations for 165,000 federal public service workers.  

Guidelines for those impacted to file individual grievances are also now available. 

The grievances follow PSAC’s statutory freeze complaints filed to halt the government’s hybrid work plan first announced in December. 

PSAC’s grievances will state that the policy contravenes important articles of the collective agreement, as well as the health and safety provisions of the Canada Labour Code, and the Canadian Human Rights Act.  

We are demanding that the government: 

• Immediately rescind its hybrid work policy; 
• Immediately engage in joint consultation with the union on the return to workplace issue; 
• Identify all potential instances of discrimination that may impact members as a result of returning to the workplace for the union to review duty to accommodate, as per Article 16 of the collective agreement and relevant provisions of the Canadian Human Rights Act; and 
• Provide damages for any losses that might have resulted from the policy. 

Filing a grievance  

PSAC encourages members to file an individual grievance if they believe the policy has been unfairly applied to them. The deadline for filing an individual grievance is typically 25 business days from the date that the policy is implemented in your workplace. Please consult your collective agreement to verify which deadlines may be applicable in your case. 

Filing a grievance is an important procedural step that protects your right to have the dispute resolved by the Federal Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board. It also means the employer must meet with you and your union representative, listen to the problems you are having because of the hybrid work policy, and provide a formal response about what they are doing to correct it. 

It is important to carefully document the return to workplace problems you are having. To file a grievance, contact your steward, a member of your union local executive, or your component labour relations officer as soon as possible. 

We especially encourage members experiencing serious impacts due to the government’s policy to file grievances in order to protect their rights. 

If you have incurred expenses and financial losses as a result of the return to workplace policy, be sure to identify these damages to your union representative.  

For more information, reach out to your component labour relations officer.

This is a reminder that the London Area Council will be holding its annual general meeting on February 2nd at 5:30pm over zoom. This will include local updates and elections for LAC Chair and Secretary.

We encourage all members who wish to run or vote in this election to register for and attend this meeting, using the QR code provided on the poster below.

In Solidarity,
The London Regional Office

Columbia Employee Store Invitation Details:

• Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) offer is valid February 10th – March 5th! (see attached invite) 
• Store is stocked with current season products from our family of brands – Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna – items are priced up to 50% off retail.
• For store access, please provide the attached PDF invite (printed or shown on your mobile device) + proof of affiliation / membership
• Invitees can bring up to four additional guests with each visit
• This offer is for store access (not valid online) 
• Winter Sale starts now! Additional Savings up to 40% off select winter styles

 

Find store location and hours here or on the invite.

*We are closed February 20^th, in observance of Family Day*

Dear Member, 

You are invited to register to:

Ontario Region: Talking Union Basics (Virtual) 

TALKING UNION BASICS introduces ALL members to the PSAC and prepares them for more advanced union education. It provides an historical and structural overview of the union, introduces participants to the collective agreement and gives them a chance for hands-on practice in problem-solving.

DATES and TIME:

Saturday, February 4, 2023 @ 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM

Sunday, February 5, 2023 @ 9:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-4:00PM

LOCATION: Zoom

Loss of Salary: Eligible loss of salary reimbursement will be paid to members attending the Talking Union Basics, during hours in which they were scheduled to work. Any eligible loss of salary will be reimbursed upon confirmation of full attendance and completion of the course and in accordance with the applicable PSAC policy.

Please note, the Per Diem Policy will be in effect. Upon successful completion of the course, members will be reimbursed as per approved policy. The Course must be completed in its entirety before the per diem is issued. PER DIEM POLICY

FAMILY CARE POLICY: The PSAC Family Care Policy will be in effect for the event. For additional details, please see the PSAC Family Care Policy.

All members in good standing are welcome to register

Registration deadline: Monday, January 30, 2023

Members will be notified: Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

REGISTRATION:

Registration Link

Have a Good Day!

Greetings,

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is launching their new provincial campaign, “Enough is Enough” at the end of the month (https://ofl.ca/event/eie-kickoff/). 

The new campaign looks to pressure the Ontario government to address the cost-of-living crisis, stop the privatization of our healthcare and fight for the critical public services that we all need.  

What:                         Enough is Enough Campaign Launch

When:                        Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10 AM – 3 PM

Where:                      Online via Zoom       

RSVP Here

Members will gain skills on organizing and building local campaigns and learn from leaders in the fight for decent work, climate justice and more. 

In Solidarity,

Craig Reynolds,

PSAC Ontario Regional Executive Vice-President

Following PSAC’s announcement (Treasury Board Strike Vote Session Registration Credentials) today, CEIU wanted to ensure that our members had the following information around strike training, strike action, as well as strike pay.

What was announced today?

It’s important to know that we are not yet at strike action. What was announced today is a strike vote. This means that the membership, all of you, will be able to vote on taking strike action in the coming months. This vote is crucially important and demonstrates to the employer, Treasury Board, that we are ready to fight for what we deserve. At CEIU, during a recent town hall, our National President and National Executive Vice-President encouraged CEIU members to give PSAC a strong strike mandate and to vote yes to strike action!

Register now to take part in the strike vote. Once you’ve attended an info session, you have the whole voting period to submit your vote!

Where can I learn more about strike?

We have been receiving many questions about strike action in the past weeks, and while we love hearing from you, we also recognize that everyone is looking for information and the PSAC has put together an online strike course that answers most of your questions! Register here.

PSAC also has a strike manual that you can find here.

Furthermore, the PSAC has organized town halls that you can register to attend. Find the list here.

How much is strike pay? I’m already struggling. 

We want to be clear – no CEIU member will be left behind.

Let’s break down the strike pay that our membership will be receiving should we end up on a picket line.

PSAC pays 75$ per day for each member who takes part in strike action. Your National Executive wanted to ensure that they were also supporting members and adopted a motion that tops up that 75$ from the PSAC with 50$ from CEIU. You can read about it here.

In total, for each day that you take part in strike action you will collect 125$ of strike funds.

We also encourage our members to consult their local executive, because some locals have strike fund as well.

Who do I contact for more information around strike?

Seeing as the entity responsible for bargaining is the PSAC, they are best placed to be able to answer your specific questions. The best course of action if you have outstanding questions if to contact your PSAC Regional Office. You can find the contact information for your PSAC Regional Office here. 

Should you have any questions for CEIU, you can find your Regional Union Office here.

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À la suite de l’annonce faite par l’AFPCaujourd’hui, le SEIC voulait s’assurer que ses membres disposent des renseignements suivants sur la formation à la grève, les mesures de grève et les indemnités de grève.

Qu’est-ce qui a été annoncé aujourd’hui?

Il est important de savoir que nous n’en sommes pas encore à la grève. Ce qui a été annoncé aujourd’hui est un vote de grève. Cela signifie que les membres, chacun d’entre vous, pourront voter sur le déclenchement d’une action de grève dans les mois à venir. Ce vote est d’une importance cruciale et démontre à l’employeur, le Conseil du Trésor, que nous sommes prêts à nous battre pour ce que nous méritons. Au SEIC, lors d’une récente assemblée publique, notre président national et notre vice-présidente exécutive nationale ont encouragé les membres du SEIC à donner à l’AFPC un mandat de grève solide et à voter en faveur de la grève!

Inscrivez-vous pour participer au vote de grève.  Une fois que vous avez assisté à une séance d’information, vous avez toute la période de vote pour soumettre votre vote!

Où puis-je en savoir plus sur la grève?

Nous avons reçu de nombreuses questions sur la grève au cours des dernières semaines, et bien que nous aimions avoir de vos nouvelles, nous reconnaissons également que tout le monde cherche de l’information et l’AFPC a mis sur pied un cours en ligne sur la grève qui répond à la plupart de vos questions! Inscrivez-vous ici.

L’AFPC a aussi un manuel de grève que vous pouvez trouver ici.

De plus, l’AFPC a organisé des assemblées publiques auxquelles vous pouvez vous inscrire. Vous trouverez la liste ici.

À combien s’élèvent les indemnités de grève? Je me bats déjà pour y arriver!

Nous voulons être clairs: aucun membre du SEIC ne sera laissé pour compte.

Examinons les indemnités de grève que nos membres recevront si nous nous retrouvons sur une ligne de piquetage.

L’AFPC verse 75 $ par jour pour chaque membre qui prend part à une action de grève. Votre Conseil exécutif national a voulu s’assurer qu’il soutenait également les membres et a adopté une motion qui complète ces 75 $ de l’AFPC par 50 $ du SEIC. Vous pouvez lire sur cette motion ici.

Au total, pour chaque jour où vous participez à une action de grève, vous recueillerez 125$ du fonds de grève.

Nous encourageons également nos membres à consulter leur exécutif local, car certaines sections locales ont également un fonds de grève.

Qui dois-je contacter pour obtenir plus d’informations sur la grève?

L’AFPC étant l’entité responsable des négociations, elle est la mieux placée pour répondre à vos questions spécifiques. La meilleure façon de procéder si vous avez des questions en suspens est de communiquer avec votre bureau régional de l’AFPC. Vous pouvez trouver les coordonnées de votre bureau régional de l’AFPC ici. 

Si vous avez des questions concernant le SEIC, vous pouvez trouver votre bureau régional syndical ici.

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