A total of 144 residential schools were attended by more than 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children between the ages of four and 16. At least 4,100 children are officially recorded as having died while at residential schools, but that’s not counting the deaths that continue to be uncovered. ▶ Read more

Together, we must uncover the truth of Le Estcwicwéy̓, honour their memory, and take concrete steps towards reconciliation.

PSAC is pleased to see the federal government has committed funding to further study the feasibility of a search of the Prairie Green landfill for the remains of two First Nations women. 

While this is a step forward, a commitment is not action. Families deserve to mourn their loved ones with respect and dignity, and this country’s commitment towards Truth and Reconciliation is empty if we continue to perpetuate colonial violence towards Indigenous women. Continued inaction disregards the humanity of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran and their families. ▶ Read more

The use of replacement workers during a strike or lockout creates an imbalance in collective bargaining and results in longer and more difficult labour disputes. ▶ Read more

The transition to Canada Life insurance for federal public service workers has caused frustrating challenges for plan members and their dependents. Read our FAQ to find out the latest about the transition and what PSAC is doing to help plan members.  ▶ Read more

PSAC and the Parks Canada Agency have signed the new collective agreement eight weeks after it was ratified by members. However, the employer has backtracked on discussions to ensure that members in precarious positions—including firefighters—receive the one-time pensionable lump sum.  ▶ Read more

Every day, members working at the Non-Public Funds (NPF) provide vital programs and services to Canadian Forces members, veterans, and their families.  

Despite the critical work they do, NPF members are still some of the lowest paid workers in the federal public service. For too long, they have been denied decent wage increases and suffered from inconsistent pay grids.   

PSAC Social Justice Fund (SJF) is organizing a delegation to travel to Guatemala in the spring of 2024 to work with and learn from grass roots organizations empowering communities.

Supported by the PSAC SJF, the Education in Action project engages members and other Canadians to deepen their understanding of Guatemala and to build solidarity with Mayan communities. ▶ Read more

PSAC's 2024 National Triennial Convention, 'Powering Progress', will be held in Ottawa May 26 to 31.  ▶ Read more

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