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.

CEIU-SEIC
http://www.ceiu-seic.ca/

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Facts about union town hall:

-you won’t be on camera

-you will be on mute the entire period

-questions/inquiries are done via chat box

A great way to learn about up to date union news.

January 21, 2023

Recent public communications from Treasury Board have implied an imminent return to the bargaining table. While there have been some exploratory conversations with the employer and representatives of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) about logistics in the event of a possible return to the bargaining table, there is no confirmed agreement to do so. PSAC agrees that in the event of a return to the bargaining table, a third-party mediator would be advisable. 

We’re always ready to bargain, but the employer needs to commit to return to the table with a better mandate that will address our key issues, including fair wages, work-life balance, secure jobs, and more inclusive workplaces. They haven’t done that. 

There’s no doubt the best way to reach a fair contract is at the table. But it’s becoming clearer every day — reaching a fair agreement with this government is going to take a strong strike mandate from our members. Workers can’t wait.

Hello, 

We are inviting you to a bargaining town hall meeting.  

You will hear from negotiators, researchers, and members of your national bargaining team about the current status of your contact negotiations and how we’re escalating our actions across the country to reach a fair deal.  

You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and share your concerns.

Not sure what bargaining unit you belong to? Click here to find out or consult your collective agreement.

Attending a town hall meeting is the best way to get the most up to date information on the fight for a fair contract. Sign up now.

January 23, 6pm EST

January 30, 7pm EST

February 6, 9PM EST

Thanks,  

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)

January 12, 2023

PSAC members in the EB, PA, SV and TC groups are invited to attend national townhall meetings to get the latest updates about bargaining with Treasury Board as we work to secure a fair contract for 165,000 federal public service workers.  

Throughout this round of bargaining and at Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearings that wrapped up before the holidays, we’ve seen how the federal government has refused to address any of our key issues at the table, including fair wages, better work-life balance, addressing racism and discrimination and protecting good, secure jobs.   

What to expect at the townhalls? 

You will hear from members, researchers, and negotiators from your national bargaining team about the latest bargaining updates and how we’re escalating our actions across the country to reach a fair deal. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and share your concerns.  

This is your chance to learn how your bargaining team is fighting for a fair contract, and how you can support them. 

All townhalls will have simultaneous English and French interpretation.  

Need to find out which bargaining at group you are in? Consult your collective agreement or use this tool.EB townhallsPA townhallsSV townhallsTC townhalls

Stay informed and engaged 

Getting involved and taking action are key as we push for a fair contract. Be prepared, get mobilized, stay engaged, and be ready to take action: 

• Register for strike training in your region
• Read our Treasury Board bargaining toolkit 
• Check out our FAQ on Treasury Board bargaining
• Attend PSAC national and regional events
• Participate in actions, information sessions, lunch and learns, and workshops
• Get in touch with your regional office to get involved

Keep your contact information up to date to receive all the latest bargaining updates.