Civil Service
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Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union says deal reached with province to avoid layoffsThe union representing thousands of public sector employees in Manitoba says its come to an agreement with the province to prevent layoffs, in exchange for workers taking five unpaid days off.PoliticsJun 1, 2020
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Score cards for public servants among new tools to re-build public service: Brian PallisterSpeaking along side Finance Minister Cameron Friesen at the legislature Wednesday, Brian Pallister said, “accountability requires measurement.”PoliticsFeb 28, 2018
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Province finally releases fiscal review, calls for 8 per cent reduction of civil serviceThe Manitoba government has already shrunk the service by nearly five per cent since taking power.PoliticsOct 3, 2017
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Cost to fix Phoenix pay system rises to $25M; wipes out one-third of savingsThe cost of fixing problems with the federal government's new payroll system has risen to $25 million.CanadaAug 24, 2016
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N.B. government puts brakes on ending free parking for provincial workersThe measure had been announced in the 2016 budget to save money. But it was met with backlash by union heads who say the sweeping changes aren't fair to many they represent.CanadaJul 18, 2016
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Uncivil servant: Woman wins case against flatulent, foul-mouthed and barefoot co-workerA public service board has granted an Ottawa bureaucrat the right to work in a different building from a loud and flatulent co-worker who swore, uttered odd noises and even washed his bare feet with vinegar in the office.CanadaFeb 25, 2016
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2016 budget will mean cuts to civil service among other changes: government sourceA government source says tomorrow's provincial budget will cut the size of management by 30 per cent.EconomyFeb 1, 2016
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New Brunswick considers reductions to civil service in cost-cutting reviewThere are more than 9,000 people in the public service, which includes government departments but not health authority or school board employees.EconomyJan 26, 2016
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Controversial wage law enters second reading at legislatureThe law introduced by the Liberal government would apply to all public service agencies and Crown corporations.EconomyDec 15, 2015
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No incidents involving civil servants wearing veils, say unionsThe major unions representing federal public servants across Canada say they are unaware of a single employee who regularly dons a niqab.PoliticsOct 8, 2015
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