Text Size: AAA

Prairies on Patrol

The recent labour disputes with CUPW and CAW have shown frightening new trends in bargaining that include a relentless attack on our retirement security and hard-earned health benefits, and a government that is all too willing to introduce back-to-work legislation if their corporate friends are inconvenienced.

We need to shape public opinion on the impact of cuts to public services on Canadian families and communities, and mobilize our members for what will be a long fight. But we need your help. Let us know about cuts in your workplaces and how they are affecting you and your coworkers. Together, the Prairie Region is on patrol for government cuts and injustices in the workplace.

June 21, 2012 - 4:20pm •
The two largest federal public service unions are charging Treasury Board and a number of departments with failing to set up the system that will assist employees whose jobs are disappearing to stay in the public service.
June 18, 2012 - 12:00am •
In an effort to boycott employer activities for public service week the Edmonton Area Council ordered cupcakes for PSAC members during public service week. Locals located in Canada Place picked up cupcakes throughout the day. Other Locals ordered theirs to be delivered were encouraged to coordinate their cupcake affair on or around the same time as the employer-planned celebrations. Click any photo to view the entire Edmonton National Public Service Week photo album.
June 15, 2012 - 12:00am •
The member appreciation BBQ in Regina was a huge succes. The BBQ was organized to honour public service workers and speak out against the employer's hypocritical position on National Public Service Week.Members turned out in large numbers over 400 for a hamburger or hotdog and drink, courtesy of M&M Burgers. PSAC members volunteered to help serve and talk with the members, and many attendees stayed to network with other PSAC members.
May 30, 2012 - 11:09pm •
Dear Sisters & Brothers,National Public Service Week, June 10-16, marks the importance of federal public service employees and recognizes their accomplishments and the positive role they play in Canadian society.
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
 WFA EntitlementsUnder what circumstances would salary protection be offered to surplus employees?The salary protection provisions in the Treasury Board collective agreements state:
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
WFA ProcessIs is beneficial for us to make the SERLO process take as long as possible? What tools do we have at our disposal to ensure the SERLO process takes as long as possible?The selection process is a process that will be determined by the employer. The timelines are at the employer’s discretion, as long as they fulfill the requirements set out in the Public Service Employment Act and the Public Service Commission’s Guide on the Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff.
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
Term EmployeesIt appears that departments are continuing to staff positions without process. Why hasn’t all staffing ceased and all actors returned to their substantive positions until the surplus/affected individuals are allocated positions?The Treasury Board collective agreements states:
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
Notices:I've heard through the grapevine that any public servant positions in the RCMP detachments are not being looked at for layoff? Is this correct?Generally, all areas of the public service are being impacted by the cuts to the public service, but for more information on your specific department, consult with your component.
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
 Persons with Disabilities:What are the options for those employees who are in the midst of a DI application? If operational requirements are for F/T staffing, what choices do employees have based on health status and inability to commit to full time duties?The employer has a duty to accommodate and cannot discriminate against you due to a disability. 
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
 

Pages

Subscribe to