Policy Grievance – Settlement Reached Between CAPE and DOJ - 1400 Hours Standard of Legal Services
In 2015 CAPE filed a policy grievance with the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada (TBS), claiming that the introduction of a minimum target of 1400 hours of legal work per fiscal year for paralegals (ECs) by the Department of Justice Canada (DOJ) was unreasonable and arbitrary in violation of the EC Collective Agreement.
CAPE- Travel for Union Business
The policy applies to CAPE members traveling for union business.
2018 EC Directors Debate
You will have the chance to hear from the all the candidates vying for the five vacant EC director positions.
PBO Phoenix Study
The search to replace the Phoenix pay system is on as the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) agrees to a new study on the projected costs of the error-prone system.
Goodwill Hunting
Treasury Board agrees to new protocols designed to accelerate collective bargaining, and improve efficiency and productivity.
CAPE Policy Grievance – Impacted EC Members Re-credited for Losses Caused by Leave Reconciliation Exercise at DOJ and PPSC
A decision was rendered by the Board in May 2018 and it upheld that the leave reconciliation exercise that took place in the period 2007 to 2012 was unreasonable and an unfair exercise of management’s rights.
CAPE Local Leadership Updates
Locals are the backbone of our member activity. Members who volunteer their time and energy in making us a better public service union are greatly appreciated. So, it is important…
The Elections and Resolutions Committee Needs a TR Member!
The Elections and Resolutions Committee is looking for a CAPE TR Member, so it can continue to fulfill its mission of organizing and overseeing all election and voting processes, other than ratification votes.
Working Together, Growing Together
As we get set to settle back into our normal routines, we at CAPE Headquarters are embarking on new initiatives to help serve you better.
Phoenix Latest
CAPE President Greg Phillps, along with other Public Service Unions, will be keeping an eye on those charged with fixing the Phoenix Pay System
