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National public service week 2022 in conversation with Jenn

In conversation with Jenn – National Public Service Week 2022

Public service workers deserve more than a pat on the back. Join our telephone town hall with PIPSC President Jennifer Carr to discuss how PIPSC is advocating for you on key workplace issues – and win some exciting travel prizes!

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Supporting your mental health

47% of workers consider work the most stressful part of their life. Odds are you will come across co-workers in need of support, or may need some yourself. This page we put together to mark Mental Health Week might help.

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Treasury Board stalling on health plan review – again

After nearly a year of discussions (and 3 years of delays), the Treasury Board continues to reject forward-thinking strategies to upgrade the Public Service Health Care Plan.

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Inflation is causing a return-to-office sticker shock

The rising costs of transit, gas, food, child care, etc., are just more reasons why we should be allowed to work from home if we can – and workers are now leaving jobs that are forcing them back to the office.

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Canada’s first Accessibility Commissioner

We’re excited to welcome the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s first Accessibility Commissioner, Michael Gottheil. Accessibility is a human right, and we look forward to Gottheil’s good work in advocating for people across Canada.

Meet Commissioner Michael

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Reminder: care leave

Care leave options in your collective agreement let you take the time to care for yourself and those around you. Given the state of the world, we want to make sure you know that you have it – and how to access it.

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Employment equity – progress too slow

President Carr appeared before the task force reviewing the Employment Equity Act. She called out the lack of timely and effective action to curb racism and discrimination in the public service.

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