Protect Public Sector Pensions
The Liberal Government’s decision to raid surplus funds from the Federal Public Service Pension Plan threatens the retirement security of over 700,000 workers. These funds were…
PRESS RELEASE : Federal unions call on Treasury Board to uphold the Indigenous exception to return-to-office mandate
Ottawa, December 3, 2024 – In a clear violation of the established direction allowing flexibility for Indigenous federal employees to work r e motely, many Indigenous employees…
PRESS RELEASE: CAPE is urging Treasury Board to ensure $1.9B public pension surplus benefits federal workers
OTTAWA – The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) is urging the Treasury Board to ensure a surplus of $1.9 billion announced in March (and any additional growth…
2024 vote results
From November 18 to November 29, pursuant to CAPE’s Constitution and Bylaws, all members in good standing were invited to vote on the proposed resolutions, to approve the budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and the association’s financial statements for 2023. Here's a complete breakdown of the results.
It’s time to vote
Pursuant to CAPE’s Constitution and Bylaws, all members in good standing are asked to vote on the proposed resolutions, and to approve the budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and the association’s financial statements for 2023.
Solidarity with CUPW workers
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) stands in solidarity with its 55,000 siblings at the Canadian Union for Postal Workers (CUPW) who have gone on strike today.
Mourning the passing of a Canadian Border Services Agency officer
We were deeply distraught to learn that a Canadian Border Services Agency worker passed away this past weekend while working at the Ambassador Bridge. On behalf of all of us at…
CAPE opposes any government budget measures that target workforce adjustment
On November 7, the Treasury Board presented a plan to CAPE and other bargaining agents to refocus budget spending. This proposal – developed unilaterally without consultation and…
CAPE discusses remote work with the United Kingdom's largest public sector union
On October 30, Nathan Prier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), held a milestone meeting with John Moloney, assistant general secretary of the…
PRESS RELEASE: Coalition calls on Ottawa citizens and local organizations to support remote work as key strategy to transform cities
Today, a coalition of unions and community organizations representing tens of thousands of National Capital Region residents launched the ‘Cities Reimagined: Remote Work…
