Adopted by the PSAC National Board of Directors – February 2008. The PSAC believes that every individual has the right to dignity…
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Grievance mediation
What is grievance mediation? An impartial third party – the mediator – facilitates communication between the parties involved in a…
PSAC Members Contact Sheet
Operational requirements
Some principles 1. Operational requirements must be based on the work itself to be performed, not on administrative or economic criteria….
Interpretation of collective agreements
A. Intention of the Parties The object of interpretation is to discover the intention of the parties. 1. It is presumed the…
Getting to know your collective agreement
What do you do when you receive your new collective agreement? Do you read it? Or, do you simply turn to the…
“Special leave” with pay Snowstorms/inclement weather
Some Principles Most collective agreements covering PSAC members contain a provision similar, if not identical, to the following: At its…
Acting Pay: Some Principles
With the elimination of positions and staff cuts, employees may find themselves assigned additional duties. With financial constraints, managers may be…
Our Rights Under the Law
In our democratic society, we place a high value on rights and freedoms. The Canadian Charter of Rights is meant to…