March 2023

Return to Office updates

This government promised you a hybrid-by-design plan, but instead delivered a “one-size-fits-all” logistical nightmare. Check out how PIPSC has been advocating for a better, safer, more flexible return-to-office plan.

Ready to fight for a better deal

Central bargaining is in full swing and we’re asking for a better deal: the pay we deserve, the leave we need, and the flexibility to keep giving our best – but we need to be ready to fight for it.

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President Carr on outsourcing

In a highly competitive job market ignoring the skills of public service professionals by turning to outside contractors is hurting morale, and making it harder to retain talented workers.

Read Jenn’s op/ed

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Hezhao Ji – Research that Saves Lives

Ji is a PIPSC member and a scientist who works to combat resistant forms of HIV/AIDS. As a boy growing up in China he always wanted to be a scientist, so for him the work he does every day is a dream come true.

Meet Hezhao Ji

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Ending gender–based violence with Julie Lalonde

We partnered with internationally recognized women’s rights advocate and public educator Julie Lalonde to bring you two workshops on taking action to end gender-based violence. Recordings of the workshops are available online now!

Watch now

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PSAC, Treasury Board to square off over wages as mediation looms

“It’s clear we’ll need to continue to pressure this government to return to the table in April with a new mandate that provides fair wages in line with soaring inflation and better working conditions for PSAC members,”

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Inside the emboldening of Canada’s unions

“Across the country, and around much of the world, there is a palpable sense among unions that they are inhabiting a rare moment in labour history”

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