Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) stands in solidarity with the Black community and condemns the loss of Black lives to anti-Black racism and violence.
We have finally been able to commence discussions with DOJ and PPSC (in separate consultations) about management leave.
As COVID-19-related matters continue to evolve, so does our work on your behalf.
Results of the AJC's Biennial Executive Committee (EC) election.
As we navigate these unique and evolving challenges, I want to remind you that the AJC is here for you and will continue to advocate for your mental well-being and personal health and safety.
The AJC continues to participate in daily meetings with senior Treasury Board officials and other bargaining agent heads to discuss the on-going situation with CoViD-19.
The AJC, together with other bargaining agents, is continuing to participate in weekly meetings with senior officials to discuss government-wide issues.
The new coronavirus, known as CoViD-19, is not a strain of influenza nor is it SARS.
As indicated in our e-mail of February 6th, where we informed members of our awareness of issues many were having in regards to the retro pay received on February 5th, we have obtained responses from Pay Centre officials.
As part of the Phoenix Damages settlement, negotiated between the public service unions and the Treasury Board, a claims process for severe financial costs and lost investment income was launched yesterday.
At long last, our hearing took place on October 25th 2017 as scheduled before a panel of three “conciliators” who will make a binding decision that will be constitute our arbitral award.
Our first “Binding Conciliation” session was completed yesterday.
The AJC met with the Employer on March 26th, 27th and 28th in bargaining sessions.
As you know, on February 8th 2019 the AJC met with the Employer for the second bargaining session.