43 h. ago BCGEU escalates strike with more liquor, cannabis stores behind picket lines

Friday's escalation saw almost 900 additional workers from 22 worksites joining the job action, 20 more B.C. Liquor and cannabis stores and front-line staff from other unions.

Other

45 h. ago Canada Revenue Agency not direct on how many more workers they will add to call centres

Public Service Notebook: The CRA has not provided numbers on some of the hiring done for its call centres.

Society

54 h. ago Sutherland: Public service cuts are coming — Here’s how to handle them

The federal government must be both compassionate and smart in how it handles spending reduction.

Other

67 h. ago Squamish municipal workers begin job action to secure a fair contract

SQUAMISH — Members of CUPE Local 2269 (District of Squamish workers), are set to begin rotating job action later this morning. After nearly a year at the bargaining table, workers have been unable to secure a fair deal that addresses key issues including competitive wages that keep pace with the real cost of everyday life. […]

Politics

3 d. ago Canadian Army vehicle procurement worth up to $1 billion facing serious problems

The Department of National Defence confirmed that the project is facing significant problems but wouldn't say if it will be cancelled.

Economics

3 d. ago Protests about Morocco’s spending on World Cup spiral toward destruction

RABAT, Morocco — Anti-government demonstrators in Morocco filled the streets for a fifth straight night, as protests over the state of public services once again descended into violence and destruction. The demonstrations, organized by a leaderless movement dominated by internet-savvy youth, have taken the country by surprise and emerged as some of Morocco’s biggest in […]

Other

3 d. ago With BCGEU negotiations stalled, there's no end in sight for public service strike

BCGEU president Paul Finch said that as long as the government isn't making what he considers a serious offer, further escalation was on the table

Other

3 d. ago Government AI translation program raises questions for workers and language rights

Despite optimism around its uses, observers worry that AI could impact official languages rights and jobs within the public service.

Politics

3 d. ago Former OPSEU branch president charged with fraud, Peel police say

A former branch president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 228 has been charged after union funds were allegedly misappropriated. In a news release issued Wednesday, Peel Regional Police said OPSEU Local 228 investigated the matter internally before contacting cops with evidence that led to the criminal investigation. “Allegations indicate that the […]

Events

3 d. ago Carney names ’personal’ EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is replacing Canada’s special envoy to Europe with a “personal representative” to the European Union. John Hannaford, a former diplomat who also served as the highest-ranking official in the public service, will take up the role. His job will involve boosting trade and investment with EU countries and working […]

Transport

4 d. ago Unions to converge in downtown Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract

The B.C. General Employees' Union says members of other unions from across the province will join its workers in a march starting at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Other

5 d. ago Changes coming for how the government awards contracts. Here's what you need to know

Questions remain about whether Canada is ready to buy Canadian.

Politics

5 d. ago Talks break off between B.C. government and public service union

BCGEU president says the union will 'escalate sharply' its job action after the government showed 'disrespect' by presenting an offer that was little changed

Politics

5 d. ago Talks break down between Ontario colleges, union with strike in 3rd week

On Monday, both the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and the College Employer Council confirmed talks between the two sides had broken down without any sign of a deal.

Other

6 d. ago Should public servants nearing retirement volunteer to be laid off?

A former director general offers advice about workforce adjustment for public servants who haven't quite maximized their pension.

Other

9 d. ago Another 35 B.C. liquor stores closed as more public sector workers on strike

In addition to the 25 stores that went on strike a day earlier, Thursday's round of workers walking off the job now means 60 B.C. Liquor stores are closed across B.C.

Society

1 week ago Former U.S. ambassador receives award at Global Business Forum, believes neighbours can 'resolve our differences'

David Wilkins is being honoured in recognition of his public service “and his extraordinary contributions to strengthening Canada-U.S. relations.

Economics

1 week ago Not fooled by Conservatives’ scapegoating school boards, Ontarians blame Ford’s underfunding for school cuts: poll

TORONTO — Just weeks after students returned to class and a month since Education Minister Paul Calandra began his scapegoat-the-school-boards media blitz, a new poll has found that a decisive majority of Ontarians lay the blame for cuts to public education and the lack of support services in schools at the door of Doug Ford’s […]

Society

1 week ago Samaroo: Why is the federal government still in crisis over DEI?

A true meritocracy is the foundation of an equitable and high-performing public service.

Politics

1 week ago Job action expands to include engineers overseeing B.C.'s highways

Job action to include licensed professional members who serve as engineers with the Ministry of Transportation.

Other