Public Servants
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CRA says 20 employees fired for claiming COVID-19 benefits while workingThe CRA said more workers could be fired as it investigates about 600 employees who may have "inappropriately" received CERB while working for the agency.CanadaJun 30, 2023
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Regina reacts to the ending of the PSAC strike after tentative agreement was madeCRA picketers are still on strike awaiting for a tentative agreement while PSAC workers have reached one with the federal government.CanadaMay 1, 2023
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Downtown Victoria businesses fear impacts of new government remote work policyBusinesses in downtown Victoria are worried a new policy allowing public servants to work remotely form anywhere in B.C. will hurt their already struggling bottom lines.EconomyMar 1, 2023
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Public service strike? Union says 120K more workers will vote amid deadlock concernsPSAC said Tuesday the strike votes will be for workers in program and administrative services, technical services, education and library science and operational services groups.CanadaJan 24, 2023
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BCGEU announces targeted job action, picket lines as strike notice expiresThe union says retail liquor and cannabis stores are not part of this job action, but the cannabis division of the Burnaby customer care centre is included.PoliticsAug 15, 2022
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Okanagan bracing for possible labour unrest as numerous contracts set to expireOne of the largest public sector unions is now planning for possible strike action after talks with the province broke down.CanadaJul 5, 2022
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PCO warns civil servants to watch online posts during election campaignThe guidelines the Privy Council Office has posted set out the rules federal civil servants need to follow to avoid any hint of partisanship in a politically-charged election campaign.PoliticsSep 23, 2019
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Atlantic provinces lagging on recommendations in 2016 lottery review: auditorsA followup report released today says the governments have completed just 22 per cent of the actions recommended and in particular have failed on two key points.CanadaJun 19, 2019
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Federal workers’ union rejects government offer, setting up possible strike voteThe Public Service Alliance of Canada — the civil service's biggest union — has walked away from talks aimed at reaching new contracts affecting more than 100,000 workers.CanadaMay 10, 2019
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Canada Pride Citation acknowledges injustices faced by LGBTQ2 public servantsThe Canadian government is taking a step forward when it comes to inclusion of LGBTQ2 members who have experienced intolerance and discrimination while serving their country.CanadaNov 7, 2018
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