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…
CAPE stands with Black federal public sector employees in their fight for justice
As the certification hearing for the Black class action lawsuit heads to c ourt t his week, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) strongly urges the Government…
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…
Media advisory: Press conference: Coalition of unions, community organizations launch ‘Cities Reimagined: Remote Work Transformation Pledge’
Updated October 28 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 October 2024 PRESS CONFERENCE: Coalition of unions, community organizations launch ‘Cities Reimagined: Remote Work Transformation Pledge…
Meeting Recap: CAPE President meets with RCMP Commissioner
On October 4, Nathan Prier, President of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees met with Mike Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to share…
CAPE calls on Parliament to investigate RTO policy failures
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) calls on the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) to investigate the catastrophic failures surrounding the return-to-office policy and to invite CAPE into the process as a witness.
Hill Times op-ed: When the government prioritizes perception over productivity, we’re all in trouble
Since announcing the three-day in-office mandate for public sector employees in the spring, the government has refused to share any justification for the decision, only patronizing their workers and Canadians with vague allusions to collaboration and career development. Well, now we know the actual reason: scoring cheap political points.
CLC Congress: CAPE and PSAC call on other unions to join the fight for remote work rights
CAPE President Nathan Prier and PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa brought the federal public sector workers’ remote work campaign to the national labour stage at the Canadian…
