June 18, 2013
PSAC Webinar on the Rand Formula
PSAC is offering a Webinar: Why do conservatives want to take away your Rand Formula, and what is it anyway? We invite our members who want to know more to go on PSAC Web site to register. June 18, 2013Passport Canada Members
As announced by the Government on May 8, 2013, “Effective July 2, primary responsibility for Passport Canada will move from the DFAIT to CIC.” This means some Passport Canada employees will become CIC employees while others will become HRSDC employees. June 11, 2013Tony Clement Continues to Disrespect Federal Employees, this during Public Service Week
Treasury Board president Tony Clement is targeting federal employees by misleading the public on the use of sick leave. While National Public Service Week is supposed to mark the importance of federal public service employees, Treasury Board continues to insult our members June 10, 2013Response from CEIU National President, Don Rogers to Tony Clement’s comments
June 7, 2013 Mr. Ian Shugart Deputy Minister Human Resources and Skills Development Canada 140 Promenade du Portage Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0J9 Dear Mr. Shugart : I am writing to express my dismay with regards to recent statements by Treasury Board President Tony Clement about Public Service employees and the “new” performance review system. If you recall, at our National Labour Management Consultation Committee meeting ... June 10, 2013Performance Management Practices
Clement laid out a plan on Tuesday May 28th at a closed meeting of nearly 500 public service executives, calling it the ‘new beginning’ for a more productive and affordable public service. His first targets are outdated performance management practices and an archaic disability plan that costs too much and can’t deal with the escalating ... June 5, 2013Boycott of National Public Service Week
National Public Service Week will be held from June 9 to 15, 2013. PSAC is asking members to boycott the event again this year. I support this decision and encourage you, CEIU members, to do the same. Click HERE to read the memorandum from PSAC. Don Rogers, National President May 17, 2013Revised 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.click here for previous articles
May 3, 2013 / CEIU National Scholarships April 18, 2013 / Black Tuesday at the Montague Claims Processing Center April 18, 2013 / PSAC wins on alternation policy grievance April 12, 2013 / Update on the HRSDC Service Management Structural Model “SMSM” Job Description Grievances April 12, 2013 / Message from the National President April 2013 April 5, 2013 / Developments in Family Accommodation Status Law April 3, 2013 / Boycott of National Public Service Week April 2, 2013 / Thank you from your union March 22, 2013 / CEIU National Citizenship and Immigration Conference October 25-27, 2013 | Ottawa March 21, 2013 / CIC Advisory Committee meets in Ottawa March 21, 2013 / CEIU Certificates and Awards March 15, 2013 / Long Standing SDA II File Coming to a Close March 12, 2013 / CEIU Ontario Women’s Committee Political Action Training Weekend March 11, 2013 / New members to CEIU March 11, 2013 / IRB Committee Initiates Neglected.ca Workshop at Conference February 27, 2013 / CEIU – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2013 February 19, 2013 / CEIU files a Policy Grievance February 19, 2013 / CEIU Web Site Updates February 14, 2013 / The Union Advantage February 12, 2013 / CEIU Scholarship Awards February 12, 2013 / CEIU National Office Toll Free Number February 12, 2013 / Update on the HRSDC Service Management Structural Model “SMSM” Job Description Grievances February 7, 2013 / CEIU 2013 National 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
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