The conference was held in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia – September 23 to 25th. It started off with a special performance by a Vancouver’s drag queen – Carlotta Gurl the evening of our arrival. Commencing the conference with a beautiful Aboriginal opening ceremony, followed by caucuses for all equity groups. The conference brought us various guest speakers that delivered amazing content surrounding lived experiences of residential school, colonialism, disability, ableism to name a few.

The delegation passed 18 resolutions with only one ruled out of order. If you want to know the details of the resolutions, please reach out to: localceiu581@gmail.com.

Elections for next term (September 2023) were set, our very own Thu Trinh was nominated but lost with a few votes behind. Thu represented Ontario proudly, honoured for the on the floor nominations and was not at all discouraged as she will be running for an alternate position on the CEIU National Human Rights/Race Relations Committee.

Below are some images captured from the conference:

September 26, 2022

After two weeks of mediation at the Common Issues table, the federal government put forward a revised wage offer on the last day of talks that would still see more than 120,000 federal public service workers take what amounts to a significant pay cut in the face of record high inflation.

Mediation took place September 12-14 and 20-23 between PSAC’s Common Issues bargaining team and Treasury Board.

The revised offer of 1.5%, 3.0%, 2.0%, and 1.75% — averaging 2.06% per year over a four-year agreement — still falls well short of inflation and shows the government still has no real mandate to negotiate a reasonable contract with our members. The original offer of 1.5%, 2%, 1.75%, and 1.5% — averaging 1.7% per year — led PSAC to declare impasse in May.

As the cost of living continues to soar, PSAC members expect Treasury Board to come to the table with a fair contract that will protect workers’ buying power and prevent them from falling further behind. But this latest wage offer is just disrespectful and proves Treasury Board isn’t taking this seriously.

Treasury Board also dug in their heels and refused to meaningfully budge on any of the other key issues that matter most to members, including contracting out and better job security, equity in the workplace, and more work-life balance.

PSAC will now bring those issues to the forefront at Public Interest Commission hearings, to be scheduled this fall by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board.

Meanwhile, dates have been set for mediation for the PA, SV, TC and EB groups.

• PA: October 4-7
• SV: October 11-14
• TC: October 18-21
• ​EB: October 25-27

If an agreement with the government following the Public Interest Commission process can’t be reached, PSAC members should be prepared to escalate their actions, up to and including taking strike action if necessary to reach a fair contract.

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:

• 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.

Here’s what’s happening in London for September 30th:

https://london.ca/national-day-truth-reconciliation

Click the link below to see full story:

https://www.ceiu-seic.ca/ceiu_creates_a_national_strike_fund

In solidarity,

CEIU Local 581

Dear London Region PSAC Members, 

There is an upcoming in-person Talking Union Basics (TUB) at the London Regional Office (401-244 Pall Mall Street) on September 23 and 24 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Talking Union Basics is the union’s key “introductory” education event. It’s ideal for those who want to learn more about what it means to be a union member and how PSAC works. It is the prerequisite for all advanced education.

Attendees are entitled to loss of salary and travel reimbursement under the applicable policies. Find the registration link here: https://ontario.psac.com/courses/talking-union-basics-london/. Deadline to register is September 14. Please note that the course will not only run if the minimum number of participants register. 

If you have any questions, please contact the London Regional Office (London_RO@psac-afpc.com). 

In Solidarity,

PSAC, Ontario

September 2, 2022

At PSAC’s national convention this year, members worked together to pass a progressive budget, and several resolutions, to build on the important work of our union in bargaining, organizing, human rights and mobilization. 

As a result, PSAC members approved a small dues increase of 0.17$ per month per member starting September 1 to fund the ongoing work of our union on the issues that matter most to workers. This change reflects an increase in the dues rate to 0.9593% from 0.9557% as a percentage of PSAC members’ salary.  

This change will help PSAC continue its critical work of negotiating fair wages that keep up with the rising cost of living, supporting members in the workplace, fighting to dismantle systemic racism and harassment, and funding a national triennial young workers’ conference.  

To learn more about this dues rate change and how to calculate your union dues, you can check out our breakdown of PSAC’s union dues and our frequently asked questions.  

Northern components use a different dues structure. For more details, please contact your component representative with the Yukon Employees Union, the Union of Northern Workers or the Nunavut Employees Union.

Greetings Members!

PSAC London Area Council and the London and District Labour Council is proud to invite you to a family friendly Labour Day event:

Monday, September 05, 2022 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Springbank Park Site F1085 Commissioners Road West
It has been a challenging time for workers, unions, and communities.  The labour movement in Ontario has fought hard against the unprecedented attacks on workers’ rights, and to ensure the health and safety measures required to keep workers and families safe.  Labour Day plays a critical moment in our movement’s calendar. It represents the coming together of workers to celebrate our collective victories and to continue to advance our efforts to improve the lives of all workers and communities.

The global pandemic has shone a harsh light on society’s inequalities which the labour movement has long fought to address. Our Labour Day 2022 theme is “Forward Together: This is our moment”. 

for more information see: https://londonlabour.ca/events/labour-day-in-london-2022-this-is-our-moment/

Good day everyone:

On behalf of the collective bargaining committee CBC, we have a limited number of mugs that we wish to distribute to those people that will be willing and able to use their mugs while on camera. These mugs are specific to people in processing so that when you have team meetings you are on camera showing your support to our Bargaining team and solidarity in our collective efforts.  You are agreeing to use/display the mug prominently while on camera on teams for meetings you have with management and your teams.   

As this is a vast province, getting them into everybody’s hands may not be as easy as we initially thought. We are reaching out to you the Presidents and asking that you please submit this e-mail to your processing local members, for them to respond with their mailing address as to where they want the mug sent.

Mugs will be distributed on a first come first served basis

Please fill out below and submit back no later than August 19 2022 to: oninfo@ceiu-seic.ca

Right-hand English facing/left hand French facing ____          OR

Right-hand French facing/Left hand English facing ____

Local: 

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

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TOGETHER WE BARGAIN

On behalf of The Collective Bargaining Committee

Lisa Prescott                                  

Chair of Collective Bargaining Committee