Autumn news: Pushing back against austerity, new courses for members, texts from PIPSC, and more!
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Treasury Board needs innovation, not austerity
For years, PIPSC members working in the Canada Revenue Agency have been flagging concerns about the cost to Canadians from international tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance. The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates that every $1 invested in combating this evasion yields $5.75 in tax revenue.
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PIPSC launches new Course Catalogue for members
From Basic Steward Training to How To Be an Inclusive Union Leader, PIPSC offers an introductory training course, and several specialized courses at regional labour schools to support stewards with their core duties. We also have a suite of leadership courses for members of constituent body executives and committees, and will continue to add training topics and modules over time.
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Did PIPSC text you?
Did you receive a text message from 613-707-9586 or 613-707-7832? Good news! We can confirm that it’s us trying to reach you. PIPSC may send messages to members that have given us mobile numbers so we can get our members important updates and information quickly.
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Amrit Boese, providing Canadians with critical research
Amrit is a research biologist who studies special pathogens. Her groundbreaking studies have contributed to important initiatives like vaccine development during pandemic crises. To top it off, she’s also a proud mom who is eager to show other women in science that they can have successful careers – and be great mothers at the same time.
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Watch the webinar: Major Upgrades to the Public Service Healthcare Plan
PIPSC is so proud of upgrades to the PSHCP. In this video, our experts from the PIPSC Compensation Team will walk you through a review of your current healthcare plan, ways to get the most out of your benefits, how to navigate the change, and more!
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Convention 2023 fact sheet
Do you have questions about the upcoming PIPSC Convention? This factsheet has answers. Click through to find out everything from check in information to details about the childcare we will be providing.
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Canadians showing more support for striking workers amid inflation, corporate profits
The pandemic helped open people’s eyes to how essential retail workers are. Inflation and rising interest rates have eaten into everyone’s bottom line, and customers are more aligned with the plight of lower-paid workers as a result.
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