Changes to parental leave?
In the 2017 budget, the Liberal government announced plans to allow new parents greater flexibility over parental leave.
The Elections and Resolutions Committee is in need of TR and LoP volunteers!
Our National Executive Committee is the body responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities at CAPE. It’s made up of members just like you, who are elected by the membership.
Collective agreements to be signed in May
Now that the tentative agreements have been ratified by the EC and TR membership, the new collective agreements take effect once they are signed by both parties.
Government unveils budget, stays mum on Phoenix
The government unveiled its 2017 budget earlier today, promising to create jobs and strengthen the middle class. The budget proposes modest investments in public services and policies aimed at closing the gender pay gap.
CAPE members ratify tentative agreements and endorse their president
In a vote on a number of issues concerning their terms and conditions of employment and the future of their union, 2,971 members of CAPE cast ballots to approve the tentative agreement with Treasury Board for the EC and TR groups; they have also expressed their confidence in the president of the union.
CAPE members ratify tentative agreements and endorse their president
In a vote on a number of issues concerning their terms and conditions of employment and the future of their union, 2,971 members of CAPE cast ballots to approve the tentative agreement with Treasury Board for the EC and TR groups; they have also expressed their confidence in the president of the union.
CAPE calls for more government action on Phoenix
Yesterday, CAPE took part in an important press conference on Parliament Hill calling on the government to treat Phoenix with the urgency and seriousness it deserves.
Press release - Phoenix
On the first anniversary of Phoenix, the three largest federal public service unions are urging the government to include a $75 million Phoenix contingency fund in the upcoming federal budget.
Statement regarding Phoenix
The following is a transcript of our statements to the media regarding Phoenix, as read by André Picotte on February 23, 2017.
Translation Bureau: concrete commitments from Minister Foote
During her appearance before the House of Commons standing committee on official languages on February 9, the Hon. Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, made some firm commitments regarding the future of the Translation Bureau.
