The AJC continues to challenge RTO4 as the Employer's four-day onsite requirement that took effect for many members last week. Although the policy is now in force, the concerns raised by members remain unresolved.

AJC stands in solidarity with members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 72150, representing more than 60 security officers responsible for protecting the Bank of Canada.

In 2026, National Public Service Week (NPSW) will take place from June 14 to 20.

The disclosure of another asbestos-related illness connected to the Guy-Favreau Complex (CGF) in Montreal is raising serious workplace health and safety concerns, prompting calls for immediate action and greater transparency for federal public servants.

AJC Enters Bargaining with Clear Priorities for LP Members

The Department of Justice Canada and the Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) are pleased to announce a resolution addressing the outstanding grievances and complaints brought by the AJC regarding the pause of the LP-01 Training and Development Program as well as redress measures for individual grievances. 

After years of review and negotiation, federal public service unions have secured meaningful improvements to the National Joint Council (NJC) Travel Directive. These updates better reflect the real costs and realities of work-related travel.

In the context of ongoing workforce adjustment measures, the legislation enabling the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) has now received Royal Assent.

On March 24, 2026, the Association of Justice Counsel was informed by the Employer that the Commission des normes, de l’équite, de la santé et de la sécurite du travail (CNESST) has identified that an asbestos exposure at the Guy-Favreau Complex in Montreal is related to a serious health condition affecting a Justice employee who worked in the Complex.

The AJC has filed a policy grievance challenging the employer’s announcement that LPs will be required to be physically present in the workplace four days per week.

The AJC met with the Department of Justice to review the results of the Voluntary Departure Program (VDP). The results confirm that the program is helping reduce workforce adjustment impacts.

Settlement discussions are currently underway with the Department of Justice regarding the pause of the Department of Justice LP-01 Training and Development Program.

The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) proactively raised the tax treatment of retroactive wage payments issued in 2025 under the Collective Agreement with the employer.

After years of review and negotiation, federal public service unions have secured meaningful improvements to the National Joint Council Travel Directive.

The AJC received the employer’s response to the policy grievance on the program’s pause of the LP-01 Training and Development Program.