Join USGE for a volunteer experience in Nicaragua (May 26 – June 3, 2017)

Last fall, USGE had the privilege of funding the creation of a bright and open classroom in the Gilberto Siles community of Nicaragua. Up until that time, the children in Gilberto Siles studied in a number of dark and cramped buildings that were open to the elements.

Q & A for the Operational Services (SV) Group Tentative Agreement

Who is entitled to receive the GL-MAM (Refrigeration HVAC Technicians) Terminable Allowance? The allowance is provided only to GL-MAM employees who have refrigeration and air conditioning certification and perform the duties of a GL-MAM refrigeration HVAC technician. Is the Terminable Allowance for the GL-MAM (Refrigeration HVAC Technicians) Pensionable? The “Terminable Allowance” for the GL-MAM refrigeration …

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TC, PA, EB and SV members: It’s time for you to vote!

PSAC’s tentative agreements with Treasury Board covering the TC, SV, PA and EB bargaining units will only take effect if they are ratified in a vote by the members. These tentative agreements cover workers from coast to coast to coast. Hundreds of ratification meetings, which include information sessions, will take place across the country up until April 13.

Phoenix: Questions and answers

I have not received my correct pay. What should I do? If your pay is being administered from within your department, agency or organization use the procedures outlined by them.  If your pay is being administered by Miramichi, follow the instructions below. The government has important information with instructions about what to do if you are having …

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FAQ about our PA group tentative agreement

PSAC is currently preparing the ratification kits for the PA membership. These kits will explain the changes that were negotiated and why our PA Bargaining Team is recommending that members accept this tentative agreement.

Component Pride

The first time I walked into my Local’s AGM I was 24 and I walked out being Local President via acclamation (I was the fourth person asked and the first to say yes). At the time of the election I had a full executive, two weeks later I had my Chief Shop Steward quit and would operate my first year without one.