PSAC Treasury Board agreement on mental health a promising step forward
CAPE welcomes with great interest the announcement that the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Treasury Board have agreed to establish a joint task force on mental health in the workplace.
New negotiator for EC and TR tables
In consultation with the EC and TR bargaining committees CAPE has proceeded with interim measures to replace its negotiator who will be leaving the Association on March 17.
CAPE welcomes Supreme Court ruling that the right to strike is an essential part of the right to free collective bargaining
CAPE is pleased with the Supreme Court of Canada’s January 30 decision recognizing that the right to strike is an essential part of a meaningful collective bargaining process. The Court ruling means this right is now protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights.
Survey of EC and TR members
If you are a member of the EC or TR group, you have until February 6 to respond to a brief survey on the current round of bargaining, which was sent to you by email on January 21.
2015: A time for collective solidarity
At a time when the federal public service is constantly being attacked and bashed by government ministers and MPs, however, the honour of leading such an important public service union must come with a great deal of lucidity and determination.
On International Workers’ Day, let’s focus on achieving equality for everyone
In a year when most federal public service employees are preparing to negotiate new collective agreements, International Workers’ Day on May 1 has taken on special significance.
Agreement on Changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan
CAPE and all Bargaining Agents members of the National Joint Council have come to an agreement with the government’s representatives at the Partners Committee on changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP).
Performance Assessment: Be Prepared!
Treasury Board has announced that it will be adopting a performance assessment process for all employees. Inherent in this process will be the concept of shared responsibility between management and employees.
Grievance concerning the implementation of the alternation process
After obtaining several postponements, the employer now has until March 24, 2014, to submit its response to the Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB) adjudicator in respect of the corrective action requested by CAPE.
Petition to keep Public Service Health Care Plan contributions unchanged
In its most recent budget, the federal government announced a deficit reduction measure that would see it dip into the pockets of present and future retired public servants.