Newsletter – July 18

RCMP CM update: Townhall, survey, and next steps

PSAC and USJE were pleased to see over 250 RCMP Civilian Members participate in our recent survey and townhall meeting, and we heard you loud and clear – the majority of CMs want to maintain their current status and benefits when transitioning to the terms of the Treasury Board collective agreements. 

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Register now for TB bargaining townhalls to get your demands on the table 

As preparations continue for the next round of Treasury Board bargaining, PSAC will host a series of national virtual town halls to provide guidance for members on how to draft effective bargaining demands. 

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Jobs with USJE

USJE is seeking to hire a term Labour Relations Officer, for a period of 12 months (with opportunity for extension). While there is opportunity for extension, all candidates are expected to know and understand that this is a Term position. Please note that only applications from individuals residing in Canada will be considered.

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Union Safety Net Episode 6–Listen now!

We were delighted to sit down with PSAC’s newly elected executive leadership team–National President, Sharon DeSousa and National Executive Vice-President, Alex Silas–and chat about telework, bargaining, breaking barriers and more. 

Listen now at unionsafetynet.ca

Upcoming events

Regional Training 2024
Pacific – Vancouver, Nov 6-9
Prairies – Edmonton, Nov 12-15
Ontario – Ottawa, Oct 15-18
Quebec – Montreal, Nov 18-21
Atlantic – Moncton, Oct 7-10

USJE Equity Conference
Halifax – May 26-30, 2025

USJE National Triennial Convention – July 13-17, 2026
Quebec City, Quebec

PSAC withdraws from federal telework meetings over lack of genuine consultation 

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s National Board of Directors has made the decision to withdraw from the federal government’s meetings on the implementation of the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace over a lack of real consultation and the government’s unilateral change to a three-day in-office mandate. 

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Victory: PSAC secures major improvements to the Public Service Dental Care Plan in arbitration

In an important victory for PSAC members in the federal public service, an arbitration panel has ruled in favour of significant improvements to the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP) following an arbitration hearing on June 14. This binding arbitration award will lead to important changes to the plan, coming into effect January 1, 2025. 

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