Updates

The Public Service Alliance of Canada wishes NDP Leader Jack Layton strength and solidarity in his continued fight against cancer.

The CFIA bargaining team met in Ottawa last week to prioritize bargaining demands in preparation for negotiations with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

A National Bargaining Conference for PSAC members employed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency was held at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa from May 17 through May 20, 2011.

Treasury Board has granted our policy grievance with respect to the eligibility of indeterminate employees with less than one year of continuous employment to receive the severance cash-out.

Treasury Board employees formerly under the SDA2 work description at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) are eligible for a lump sum settlement. These workers administered Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security programs before the introduction of Service Canada.

We call on the Greek government to allow the flotilla to complete its humanitarian mission to Gaza. We also urge our own government to pressure the Israeli state to respect international law and end the illegal blockade immediately.