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...
International Day of Persons with Disabilities and AJC’s Commitment to Inclusivity
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Today, the AJC and the United Nations recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about disabilities in all their forms— visible such as...
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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AJC Files Policy Grievance and Group Grievance Regarding Employer’s Failure to Implement Collective Agreement in 180 days
Monday, November 18, 2024
The AJC has filed a policy grievance asserting that the employer violated the collective agreement by not implementing compensation increase and retroactive amounts that did not require manual intervention within 180 days. Although we have asked for individual remedies for affected members,...
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...
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 ...
Important Notice Regarding Closed Office Space and Confidentiality Obligations
Thursday, October 24, 2024
During the pandemic years, the Employer reduced its office space footprint and has not consulted with the AJC on appropriate office accommodation for our members. The AJC Collective Agreement stipulates in Appendix D: “The parties will consult, at the national level or such other level as...
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...
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...