May 17, 2013
Revised Question and Answer Sheet for SDAII Settlement
Management at HRSDC has revised their Q&A document to address the most recent – and final – settlement. The document can be viewed by clicking here. May 9, 2013Next steps with SMSM grievances
The four thousand five hundred SMSM job description grievances have been dealt at the third level of grievance. These grievances covered seventeen (17) generic job descriptions. The employer has allowed some of the grievances, but denied most of the others. CEIU members are wondering about the next steps. May 3, 2013CEIU National Scholarships
The Canada Employment and Immigration Union is pleased to be able to offer fifteen (15) $1,000.00 National Scholarships to CEIU members in good standing, their spouse, their common-law spouse and/or their dependant(s). April 18, 2013Black Tuesday at the Montague Claims Processing Center
24 CEIU members at CPC Montague dressed in black as a sign of mourning to receive their next letters in the WFA process that will see the only EI Claims Processing Center on PEI close it’s doors! April 18, 2013PSAC wins on alternation policy grievance
The PSAC won a significant victory this week before the Public Service Labour Relations Board on a major issue in the Work Force Adjustment Appendix. April 12, 2013Update on the HRSDC Service Management Structural Model “SMSM” Job Description Grievances
Back in 2008, close to ten thousand of our members received a generic job description under an HRSDC initiative called Service Management Structural Model “SMSM”. This lead to roughly four thousand five hundred SMSM job description grievances – a huge undertaking. Since last March, three files have moved on, here is the latest update. April 12, 2013Message from the National President April 2013
Members from the three (3) departments that CEIU represents, HRSDC – Service Canada, IRB and CIC have continued to experience uncertainty and angst. Downsizing, restructuring and WFA have taken their toll on the workplace. Members are tired and many have given up any hope that stability will return anytime soon. April 5, 2013Developments in Family Accommodation Status Law
A number of new cases have contributed significantly to the employer’s obligation to accommodate family status situations in the workplace.click here for previous articles
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Human Rights / Race Relations Conference February 4, 2013 / Message from the CEIU National President January 16, 2013 / CEIU Honours Recipients of Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal January 14, 2013 / Mission Statement Of the National Board of Directors December 5, 2012 / Message from the CEIU National President November 30, 2012 / HRSDC Still Analysing SDAII Claims November 16, 2012 / Update on the HRSDC Service Management Structural Model “SMSM” Job Description Grievances September 28, 2012 / Revised CEIU Policy 24 Restructuring and Responsibilities of the Locals September 28, 2012 / Email to affected C&B community September 26, 2012 / A Third WFA Wave – More WFA Letters than Expected September 18, 2012 / Reminder: Work Force Adjustment Webinar September 10, 2012 / Update on the HRSDC Service Management Structural Model “SMSM” Job Description Grievances September 10, 2012 / CEIU is looking for testimonials from Call Centre members regarding health and safety concerns September 10, 2012 / Canadians Rally in Support of Suicide Prevention August 24, 2012 / Work Force Adjustment Information July 24, 2012 / MP Daryl Kramp expresses concerns on the proposed move of Service Canada staff from Belleville July 19, 2012 / Tony Clements receives his affected letter July 6, 2012 / Minister Flaherty presented with his very own ‘affected letter’ July 6, 2012 / New Workforce Adjustment section on CEIU’s Website June 29, 2012 / Minister Diane Finley presented with her own affected letter June 27, 2012 / Second Wave of WFA is Rolled Out – Comparable to a Tsunami June 26, 2012 / CEIU Local 620 meets with MPs in Kingston to discuss continuing cuts and closures of offices June 22, 2012 / A thank you note to Sister Kamla Ishmael June 22, 2012 / The Neglected June 22, 2012 / Service Delivery Agents 2 (SDA 2) June 1, 2012 / National Public Service Week 2012 May 23, 2012 / 2011 CEIU Convention Report May 18, 2012 / Update on the HRSDC Service Management Structural Model “SMSM” Job Description Grievances May 15, 2012 / SDA II Agreement fulfilled in part May 10, 2012 / CEIU National Scholarships May 10, 2012 / CEIU stood against a Dues increase April 30, 2012 / 818 CEIU Members at HRSDC Received their Work Force Adjustment “WFA” Letter April 23, 2012 / The Work Force Adjustment “WFA” has now hit the ground April 21, 2012 / Message from John Gordon on cuts to jobs and services March 27, 2012 / Workforce Adjustment March 22, 2012 / Work Force Adjustment ”WFA” Committees’ Status March 20, 2012 / HRSDC Response from National Group Grievance against Minister Finley March 8, 2012 / CEIU/PSAC members put Harper government on notice March 7, 2012 / Update on National Grievance against Minister Finley March 6, 2012 / NCR members protest March 6, 2012 / Montague members brave the cold February 27, 2012 / The saga of IRB’s dubious staffing practices continues February 24, 2012 / Members Rally in a Snow Storm February 20, 2012 / The union pushes the 3 Departments to set up national workforce adjustment committees February 17, 2012 / New Refugee Bill C-31 to adversely impact our members February 17, 2012 / Standing Together for our public services March 1st – National Day of Action February 17, 2012 / International Women’s Day – March 8, 2012 February 14, 2012 / CEIU Members take on Legal Discrimination battle at IRB February 1, 2012 / Update on the letter from CEIU National President to Minister Finley demanding an apology January 27, 2012 / Membership January 25, 2012 / New transit ad campaign exposes Service Canada woes January 12, 2012 / Pressure builds on government as EI delays continue December 31, 2011 / EI claimants turn to welfare in the face of processing delays December 23, 2011 / Saving the Sturgeon Falls office December 22, 2011 / Marking a victory, applauding the effort that made it possible December 22, 2011 / Winnipeg members connect with the needy over the holiday season December 13, 2011 / Union grieves critical remarks by Minister Finley against CEIU members at Service Canada December 13, 2011 / CEIU Supports the Public Service Commission’s Push for Fair Hiring Practices at IRB December 9, 2011 / Sign of the times December 5, 2011 / CEIU President writes to Minister Finley demanding an apology November 28, 2011 / PEI region sets Minister Finley straight after her attack on CEIU members November 10, 2011 / Safe and Free, What all Women Want November 3, 2011 / Ontario Conference takes message to Minister of Justice November 1, 2011 / Oshawa local pushes back against EI consolidation
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