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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.

WFA Answers: Leave
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
LeaveHow does the duration of an employee’s leave of absence impact alternation where the position has not been filled permanently?The priority types are governed by legislation.If a person is on leave of absence, and their position has been filled indeterminately, they have a “leave of absence priority”, pursuant to the Public Service Employment Act.
WFA Answers: Priority Status
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
 Priority StatusIf an opting employee takes “option c-ii” (education allowance and remains on LWOP), do they have priority status should a job come up while they are on LWOP?There is no priority status during this time. If they have not found employment after two years and are laid off, they will be on layoff priority for one year. 
WFA Answers: Education Allowance
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
Education Allowance:What is considered an educational institution? Do the courses have to work towards a degree or can they be upgrading courses (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint)? How long do I have to use the $10,000 if I do not choose the two years of LWOP with the education allowance?The collective agreement does not limit the type of study, or the type of educational institution.  You simply have to submit receipts. Part-time or full-time study are both options.
WFA Answers: Reasonable Job Offers
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
Reasonable Job OffersWhat constitutes a reasonable job offer? If relocation beyond the headquarters area is required for a position, is it considered a reasonable job offer?
Northern Saskatchewan Parks Action
May 22, 2012 - 12:00am •
May long weekend wass the start of solidarity activities for national groups that are currently in negotiations, including members from; Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA),  Boarder Services (FB), Parks, and Technical Services (TC).  
Answers to your WFA questions!
May 18, 2012 - 12:28am •
The PSAC Prairie Region hosted a special Work Force Adjustment Telephone Town Hall held for all Prairies members on April 19, 2012 (listen to the audio clips).A total of 149 questions were asked, 18 of which we were able to answer live on the call. We also received 70 advance questions and 60 follow-up questions from members, submitted through our online form.All questions have been sorted and grouped into different categories for clarity.
WFA Answers: Alternation
May 18, 2012 - 12:15am •
AlternationIs an employee who is volunteering for alternation considered to be an “opting” employee for the purposes of the WFA?Under the workforce adjustment appendix, a surplus employee who has not been given a guarantee of a reasonable job offer (an “opting employee”) may alternate with a non-affected employee.
WFA Answers: Pensions
May 17, 2012 - 11:53pm •
PensionsIf a position is declared surplus and the incumbent is between 55 and 59, is the employee entitled to both a pension waiver and the TSM payment if opting for Category B or is it one or the other? Yes, if you opt for the TSM, you are entitled to both, as they are separate entitlements (the TSM is pursuant to the collective agreement, while the pension penalty waiver is pursuant to legislation).
Public consultations on the federal budget
May 17, 2012 - 10:55pm •
A series of public consultations organized by the New Democratic Party will give Canadians a voice on the changes that will come with the adoption of the government’s omnibus budget implementation bill, C-38. There is currently only one meeting scheduled within the Prairie Region:
Dog service restored
May 17, 2012 - 10:29pm •

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