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EC Bargaining Update
January 27, 2012
CAPE received notice from the Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB) on January 17 that the Board is proceeding with the establishment of a three-member arbitration board further to a request from CAPE.
EC Bargaining Update
January 18, 2012
CAPE filed for arbitration on December 14. As required it provided the Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB) a list of outstanding issues brought to the table by CAPE, the language of the proposals, and a description of bargaining that occurred during the current round.
TR Bargaining Update
January 13, 2012
On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, in order to resolve the impasse at the TR bargaining table, CAPE made a request to the Public Service Labour Relations Board for the establishment of an arbitration board.
Message from the President
January 4, 2012
The rumour mill has been grinding steadily these past few months with the news that the Government has asked all of its departments and agencies to prepare two austerity plans: one to achieve a 5% budget reduction and the other for a 10% reduction. The Treasury Board ministers have reviewed these plans and will be announcing their decision for the 2012-2013 federal budget, which is expected to be tabled in the House of Commons in February or March of 2012.
New Procedure for Referring Priority Persons
January 4, 2012
The Public Service Commission has posted a Letter to Heads of Human Resources regarding changes to the Public Service Commission (PSC)’s procedure for referring priority persons, as well as related updates to the Priority Information Management System (PIMS).
TR Bargaining Update
December 23, 2011
The TR bargaining committee had hoped to reach an agreement in principle at the bargaining table this week. The parties sought to achieve a final solution through combinations of proposals.
CAPE ANNUAL REPORT 2010 - 2011
December 21, 2011
CAPE ANNUAL REPORT 2010 - 2011
Local Leadership Council Meeting
December 20, 2011
Thursday January 19, 2012
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
National Office
Boardroom: 1967
100 Queen Street, 4th floor,
Ottawa, Ontario
Training Schedule – February 2012
December 20, 2011
In light of an anticipated need, CAPE will be organizing training for Local Leaders on an exceptional basis in February 2012.
Former CAPE President Bill Krause Chides the C.D. Howe Institute
December 19, 2011
In a letter to the Editor of the Ottawa Citizen published today, Bill Krause, former CAPE President and former member of the Public Service Pension Advisory Committee, calls the C.D. Howe Institute to task for once again misrepresenting and misinterpreting the unfunded liability in Canada’s Public Service Pension Plans. Read the full text of the published letter here.
EC Bargaining Update
December 15, 2011
In spite of attempts by CAPE to come to a negotiated settlement, Treasury Board set conditions at the bargaining table that made it impossible to truly negotiate.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR CAPE COMMITTEES
December 9, 2011
All Regular and Pending Members may volunteer and be eligible for membership on any Committee established by the Association or the National Executive Committee (NEC) except where membership is restricted to National Executive Committee members.
EC Bargaining Update
December 8, 2011
The parties met at the table on November 22, 23 and 24. CAPE tabled a comprehensive, evidence-based pay proposal on November 22 and devoted the entire day to presenting its rationale.
Results of 2011 Vote
December 1, 2011
This year members were asked to vote on a number of changes to the CAPE Constitution and By-Laws, as well as a Resolution regarding the Public Service Health Care Plan as well as on the Financial Statements.
TR Bargaining Update
December 1, 2011
Negotiations have been difficult, yet some important issues have been resolved and the parties have conditional agreement on several proposals.
Library of Parliament Bargaining Update
November 4, 2011
After the exchange of proposals in late August, the parties reconvened at the bargaining table on October 4-6 and 18-20.
Update on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s Disability Management Project
October 28, 2011
On October 4, 2011, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat announced the official launch of many of the products developed under the Disability Management in the Federal Public Service project (http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/hrh/dmi-igi/index-eng.asp) to help deputy heads and departments acquire a disability management capacity or build upon their existing capacity.
Electronic Voting Process a Resounding Success
October 28, 2011
The new CAPE integrated e-communications system used in the ongoing voting process has reached over 8,000 CAPE members, and the response rate in the first five days of the voting period has been remarkable.
Congratulations to our iPad 2 winners.
October 25, 2011
Congratulations to Lyne Leclerc and Margaret Stewart, each a winner of an Apple iPad 2.
Materials Relating to the Financial Ballot
October 24, 2011
Materials relating to the 2011 financial ballot were e-mailed to members in advance of the October 5, 2011 Membership Budget Meeting. These documents can be found imbedded in the Agenda for this meeting. Members will wish to review these documents prior to completing the Financial Ballot.
CAPE’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
October 20, 2011
This is the official notice and the Agenda of the Annual General Meeting which will be held on:
Monday, November 14, 2011
5:30 p.m.
Delta Hotel,
361 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario (Registration begins at 5:00 p.m.)
Young Members Advisory Committee Learning Event :
Generational Frustrations and Coping Mechanisms
October 20, 2011
November 14, 2011
3pm - 5pm
Delta Hotel and Suites
Victoria Room
361 Queen St
Ottawa, ON
CAPE AGM to follow
EC Bargaining Update
October 17, 2011
The parties met at the table on October 11, 12 and 13 to begin negotiating proposals explained on September 1st. There was agreement on a handful of editorial changes that do not impact entitlements or rights.
TR Bargaining Update
October 7, 2011
The parties met at the table on September 27 and 28 to begin discussion of proposals tabled on August 31st.
Petition to Stop the Conservative Government’s Plans to Cut Federal Public Services
October 4, 2011
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) have initiated a campaign aimed at convincing Members of Parliament and Treasury Board President Tony Clement that eliminating jobs to reach budget goals is not in the best interest of the public service or the Canadian public. As part of the Partnership with Canadians campaign, PSAC and PIPSC have asked for the assistance of their fellow bargaining agents, and many have agreed to assist, including CAPE.
National Joint Council Directives and the Public Service Health,
Disability and Dental Care Plans and Membership Input
September 28, 2011
The Bargaining Agents and the Employer undertake regular periodic review of the various NJC Directives and the Public Service Health, Disability and Dental Care Plans. CAPE is asking for members’ input regarding these. We have established a link on our homepage to the Directives and Plans, and will be advising CAPE members of impending deadlines for providing input for the various Directives and Plans.
Federal Public Service Unions Call for Partnership with Canadians
September 19, 2011
(Moncton) – Leaders of 18 unions representing hundreds of thousands of Canada’s public sector employees are calling on the federal government to reverse plans to cut valuable public services and jobs which Canadians depend on from coast to coast to coast.
Nominations and Resolutions for 2011
September 15, 2011
Memorandum to: CAPE membership
From: Elections and Resolutions Committee
Subject: Nominations and Resolutions for 2011
Training Schedule – Fall 2011
September 15, 2011
The following is the Fall training schedule for CAPE. The training will be conducted at the national office, starting each day at 8:30 a.m.
TR Bargaining Update
September 8, 2011
The parties met at the table on June 15th to exchange proposals, and spent the summer analyzing and preparing for discussions that will occur this fall.
EC Bargaining Update
September 8, 2011
The parties met at the table on June 17 to exchange proposals and spent the summer analyzing and preparing for discussions that will occur this fall.
Register on-line to receive CAPE electronic communications
August 24, 2011
And your name will automatically be entered to win one of two iPad 2’s!
Results of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board
(PSP Investments)for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
August 8, 2011
The Public Service Pension Advisory Committee, which is comprised of Senior Management and Bargaining Agent representatives, met on June 21, 2011, at Treasury Board for a presentation by PSP Investments. PSP Investments oversees the investment management of the Federal Public Service Superannuation Plan. The presentation was regarding the Public Sector Pension Investment Board 2011 Annual Report.
Translation Bureau Announces Position Reductions
August 4, 2011
Yesterday, August 3, employees of the Translation Bureau were advised that several positions within the Bureau are to be abolished. CAPE has been provided with the list of employees who may be impacted by this, and will be in contact with them shortly in order to advise them of the mechanisms we have put in place to assist and facilitate in finding an alternate position in the federal public service.
EC Bargaining Update
July 5, 2011
The EC bargaining team met with the employer’s team at the bargaining table on Friday June 17, for the first time in the current round of negotiations.
Library of Parliament Collective Bargaining Survey Deadline Extended
June 30, 2011
Because of the interruption in Canada Post services, CAPE has extended the deadline for completion of the Library of Parliament Collective Bargaining Survey until July 4th at 4:00 p.m..
Work Force Adjustment – CAPE Prepares its Members
June 23, 2011
Following Public Works and Government Services’ (PWGSC) announcement of Monday, June 20 of anticipated position reductions within the department, spanning a three year period, CAPE has taken several steps towards assisting our affected members.
PRESS RELEASE
PWGSC ANNOUNCEMENT – A CONTINUATION NOT A BEGINNING
June 20, 2011
For Immediate Release Ottawa, Ontario, June 7, 2011… Today’s announcement from the department of Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) of cuts to programs and positions resulting from a strategic review is one moment in an already long series of review processes in the federal public service. For five years departments have been following a Conservative mandate to review and cut. Now they are cutting into the bone of public service programs, if necessary, to reach questionable budgetary targets. According to department sources, PWGSC has received approval from Treasury Board for twenty-two “initiatives”, nine of which will have a direct negative impact on jobs.
Join us in Supporting Canada Post Employees
June 20, 2011
Where: "Station B" Postal Outlet, corner of Sparks and Elgin
When: Today, June 20, 5.pm.
TR Bargaining Update
June 16, 2011
The TR bargaining team met with the employer’s team at the bargaining table yesterday, June 15, for the first time in the current round of negotiations.
Canada Post employees locked-out and threat of return to work legislation at Air Canada
June 16, 2011
Two worker groups are currently suffering violence from an employer unwilling to listen to them. At Canada Post, the employer wants to create two categories of workers: those who enjoy working conditions obtained through very difficult conflicts and those who will have to do the same work, but at cheaper conditions for the employer.
Official Call for Nominations and Resolutions
June 10, 2011
This is an official call for nominations and for resolutions to be discussed at the Annual General Meeting.
PRESS RELEASE
June 7, 2011
THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES DOES NOT BUY INTO HARPER’S “GOVERNMENT FOR ALL CANADIANS” MESSAGE
January 27, 2012
CAPE received notice from the Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB) on January 17 that the Board is proceeding with the establishment of a three-member arbitration board further to a request from CAPE.
EC Bargaining Update
January 18, 2012
CAPE filed for arbitration on December 14. As required it provided the Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB) a list of outstanding issues brought to the table by CAPE, the language of the proposals, and a description of bargaining that occurred during the current round.
TR Bargaining Update
January 13, 2012
On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, in order to resolve the impasse at the TR bargaining table, CAPE made a request to the Public Service Labour Relations Board for the establishment of an arbitration board.
Message from the President
January 4, 2012
The rumour mill has been grinding steadily these past few months with the news that the Government has asked all of its departments and agencies to prepare two austerity plans: one to achieve a 5% budget reduction and the other for a 10% reduction. The Treasury Board ministers have reviewed these plans and will be announcing their decision for the 2012-2013 federal budget, which is expected to be tabled in the House of Commons in February or March of 2012.
New Procedure for Referring Priority Persons
January 4, 2012
The Public Service Commission has posted a Letter to Heads of Human Resources regarding changes to the Public Service Commission (PSC)’s procedure for referring priority persons, as well as related updates to the Priority Information Management System (PIMS).
TR Bargaining Update
December 23, 2011
The TR bargaining committee had hoped to reach an agreement in principle at the bargaining table this week. The parties sought to achieve a final solution through combinations of proposals.
CAPE ANNUAL REPORT 2010 - 2011
December 21, 2011
CAPE ANNUAL REPORT 2010 - 2011
Local Leadership Council Meeting
December 20, 2011
Thursday January 19, 2012
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
National Office
Boardroom: 1967
100 Queen Street, 4th floor,
Ottawa, Ontario
Training Schedule – February 2012
December 20, 2011
In light of an anticipated need, CAPE will be organizing training for Local Leaders on an exceptional basis in February 2012.
Former CAPE President Bill Krause Chides the C.D. Howe Institute
December 19, 2011
In a letter to the Editor of the Ottawa Citizen published today, Bill Krause, former CAPE President and former member of the Public Service Pension Advisory Committee, calls the C.D. Howe Institute to task for once again misrepresenting and misinterpreting the unfunded liability in Canada’s Public Service Pension Plans. Read the full text of the published letter here.
EC Bargaining Update
December 15, 2011
In spite of attempts by CAPE to come to a negotiated settlement, Treasury Board set conditions at the bargaining table that made it impossible to truly negotiate.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR CAPE COMMITTEES
December 9, 2011
All Regular and Pending Members may volunteer and be eligible for membership on any Committee established by the Association or the National Executive Committee (NEC) except where membership is restricted to National Executive Committee members.
EC Bargaining Update
December 8, 2011
The parties met at the table on November 22, 23 and 24. CAPE tabled a comprehensive, evidence-based pay proposal on November 22 and devoted the entire day to presenting its rationale.
Results of 2011 Vote
December 1, 2011
This year members were asked to vote on a number of changes to the CAPE Constitution and By-Laws, as well as a Resolution regarding the Public Service Health Care Plan as well as on the Financial Statements.
TR Bargaining Update
December 1, 2011
Negotiations have been difficult, yet some important issues have been resolved and the parties have conditional agreement on several proposals.
Library of Parliament Bargaining Update
November 4, 2011
After the exchange of proposals in late August, the parties reconvened at the bargaining table on October 4-6 and 18-20.
Update on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s Disability Management Project
October 28, 2011
On October 4, 2011, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat announced the official launch of many of the products developed under the Disability Management in the Federal Public Service project (http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/hrh/dmi-igi/index-eng.asp) to help deputy heads and departments acquire a disability management capacity or build upon their existing capacity.
Electronic Voting Process a Resounding Success
October 28, 2011
The new CAPE integrated e-communications system used in the ongoing voting process has reached over 8,000 CAPE members, and the response rate in the first five days of the voting period has been remarkable.
Congratulations to our iPad 2 winners.
October 25, 2011
Congratulations to Lyne Leclerc and Margaret Stewart, each a winner of an Apple iPad 2.
Materials Relating to the Financial Ballot
October 24, 2011
Materials relating to the 2011 financial ballot were e-mailed to members in advance of the October 5, 2011 Membership Budget Meeting. These documents can be found imbedded in the Agenda for this meeting. Members will wish to review these documents prior to completing the Financial Ballot.
CAPE’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
October 20, 2011
This is the official notice and the Agenda of the Annual General Meeting which will be held on:
Monday, November 14, 2011
5:30 p.m.
Delta Hotel,
361 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario (Registration begins at 5:00 p.m.)
Young Members Advisory Committee Learning Event :
Generational Frustrations and Coping Mechanisms
October 20, 2011
November 14, 2011
3pm - 5pm
Delta Hotel and Suites
Victoria Room
361 Queen St
Ottawa, ON
CAPE AGM to follow
EC Bargaining Update
October 17, 2011
The parties met at the table on October 11, 12 and 13 to begin negotiating proposals explained on September 1st. There was agreement on a handful of editorial changes that do not impact entitlements or rights.
TR Bargaining Update
October 7, 2011
The parties met at the table on September 27 and 28 to begin discussion of proposals tabled on August 31st.
Petition to Stop the Conservative Government’s Plans to Cut Federal Public Services
October 4, 2011
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) have initiated a campaign aimed at convincing Members of Parliament and Treasury Board President Tony Clement that eliminating jobs to reach budget goals is not in the best interest of the public service or the Canadian public. As part of the Partnership with Canadians campaign, PSAC and PIPSC have asked for the assistance of their fellow bargaining agents, and many have agreed to assist, including CAPE.
National Joint Council Directives and the Public Service Health,
Disability and Dental Care Plans and Membership Input
September 28, 2011
The Bargaining Agents and the Employer undertake regular periodic review of the various NJC Directives and the Public Service Health, Disability and Dental Care Plans. CAPE is asking for members’ input regarding these. We have established a link on our homepage to the Directives and Plans, and will be advising CAPE members of impending deadlines for providing input for the various Directives and Plans.
Federal Public Service Unions Call for Partnership with Canadians
September 19, 2011
(Moncton) – Leaders of 18 unions representing hundreds of thousands of Canada’s public sector employees are calling on the federal government to reverse plans to cut valuable public services and jobs which Canadians depend on from coast to coast to coast.
Nominations and Resolutions for 2011
September 15, 2011
Memorandum to: CAPE membership
From: Elections and Resolutions Committee
Subject: Nominations and Resolutions for 2011
Training Schedule – Fall 2011
September 15, 2011
The following is the Fall training schedule for CAPE. The training will be conducted at the national office, starting each day at 8:30 a.m.
TR Bargaining Update
September 8, 2011
The parties met at the table on June 15th to exchange proposals, and spent the summer analyzing and preparing for discussions that will occur this fall.
EC Bargaining Update
September 8, 2011
The parties met at the table on June 17 to exchange proposals and spent the summer analyzing and preparing for discussions that will occur this fall.
Register on-line to receive CAPE electronic communications
August 24, 2011
And your name will automatically be entered to win one of two iPad 2’s!
Results of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board
(PSP Investments)for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
August 8, 2011
The Public Service Pension Advisory Committee, which is comprised of Senior Management and Bargaining Agent representatives, met on June 21, 2011, at Treasury Board for a presentation by PSP Investments. PSP Investments oversees the investment management of the Federal Public Service Superannuation Plan. The presentation was regarding the Public Sector Pension Investment Board 2011 Annual Report.
Translation Bureau Announces Position Reductions
August 4, 2011
Yesterday, August 3, employees of the Translation Bureau were advised that several positions within the Bureau are to be abolished. CAPE has been provided with the list of employees who may be impacted by this, and will be in contact with them shortly in order to advise them of the mechanisms we have put in place to assist and facilitate in finding an alternate position in the federal public service.
EC Bargaining Update
July 5, 2011
The EC bargaining team met with the employer’s team at the bargaining table on Friday June 17, for the first time in the current round of negotiations.
Library of Parliament Collective Bargaining Survey Deadline Extended
June 30, 2011
Because of the interruption in Canada Post services, CAPE has extended the deadline for completion of the Library of Parliament Collective Bargaining Survey until July 4th at 4:00 p.m..
Work Force Adjustment – CAPE Prepares its Members
June 23, 2011
Following Public Works and Government Services’ (PWGSC) announcement of Monday, June 20 of anticipated position reductions within the department, spanning a three year period, CAPE has taken several steps towards assisting our affected members.
PRESS RELEASE
PWGSC ANNOUNCEMENT – A CONTINUATION NOT A BEGINNING
June 20, 2011
For Immediate Release Ottawa, Ontario, June 7, 2011… Today’s announcement from the department of Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) of cuts to programs and positions resulting from a strategic review is one moment in an already long series of review processes in the federal public service. For five years departments have been following a Conservative mandate to review and cut. Now they are cutting into the bone of public service programs, if necessary, to reach questionable budgetary targets. According to department sources, PWGSC has received approval from Treasury Board for twenty-two “initiatives”, nine of which will have a direct negative impact on jobs.
Join us in Supporting Canada Post Employees
June 20, 2011
Where: "Station B" Postal Outlet, corner of Sparks and Elgin
When: Today, June 20, 5.pm.
TR Bargaining Update
June 16, 2011
The TR bargaining team met with the employer’s team at the bargaining table yesterday, June 15, for the first time in the current round of negotiations.
Canada Post employees locked-out and threat of return to work legislation at Air Canada
June 16, 2011
Two worker groups are currently suffering violence from an employer unwilling to listen to them. At Canada Post, the employer wants to create two categories of workers: those who enjoy working conditions obtained through very difficult conflicts and those who will have to do the same work, but at cheaper conditions for the employer.
Official Call for Nominations and Resolutions
June 10, 2011
This is an official call for nominations and for resolutions to be discussed at the Annual General Meeting.
PRESS RELEASE
June 7, 2011
THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES DOES NOT BUY INTO HARPER’S “GOVERNMENT FOR ALL CANADIANS” MESSAGE