AJC Secures Payment of Law Society Dues by the Employer

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

We are pleased to announce a significant victory for AJC members. Our collective efforts, including the filing of a policy grievance, have led to the successful resumption of bulk payments for Law Society dues by PPSC and Justice. Effective immediately, the Employer will revert to the practice...

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Update on the AJC Policy Grievance: Return to Office 2.0

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

We are providing an update on the AJC’s second Policy Grievance regarding the Return to Office Directive. On November 14, 2024, the AJC attended a policy grievance hearing with Treasury Board (TBS). External counsel represented the AJC, presenting both oral and written submissions.

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The AJC Will Fight to Protect Our Jobs and Demand Accountability

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

The AJC has been made aware of the Employer’s latest communication from the Deputy Minister and Associate Deputy Ministers at Justice Canada, that outlined the next phase of the government’s Refocusing Government Spending Initiative.

The Federal Budgets of 2023 and 2024...

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Collective Agreement Pay Implementation

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Today, October 30, 2024, marks 180 days since the signing of our Collective Agreement on May 3, 2024. We want to update you on the status of the Collective Agreement pay implementation.  We continue to meet regularly with the Employer to expedite the process. 

 

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Update on Pay Implementation

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

As of this morning, the Treasury Board has advised that:

  • Out of 3,629 LP-classified employee accounts, 2,174 (approximately 60%) have been transitioned to the new pay grid. These employees have received their salary increase and retroactive payments related to the new rates in the
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Law Society Dues

Thursday, October 24, 2024

We want to bring to your attention an important and emerging issue regarding the payment of Law Society dues. PPSC has recently informed us that it will no longer pay Law Society fees directly.  Members are now required to pay their dues individually and then request reimbursement. This change...

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Pay Implementation and $2500 Lump Sum Signing Bonus

Thursday, October 24, 2024

As part of the new Collective Agreement pay implementation, eligible members were to receive a one-time taxable lump sum “signing bonus” of $2500 in their July 31st pay.  As a result of the feedback from the pay...

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