National Indigenous History Month
Thursday, June 1, 2023
As we embark upon the month of June, we are reminded of the significance of National Indigenous History Month and the day set aside to honour and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
National Indigenous History Month...
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Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) Strike Mandate and our AJC members
Monday, April 17, 2023
As many of you already know, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) may soon be going on strike. The decision to strike is never easy, and the AJC stands in solidarity with our Bargaining Agent (BA) Colleague.
The PSAC, who represents more than 120,000 federal public servants...
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Update on the AJC's Policy Grievance in Support of Black and Racialized Employees at the CHRC
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
On October 19, 2020, the Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) presented a policy grievance in support of Black and racialized employees who have, and continue to experience systemic anti-Black racism, anti-Black sexism and systemic discrimination.
The AJC—along with two other bargaining...
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WE ARE HIRING! EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AND REPRESENTATION SERVICES
Monday, April 3, 2023
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AND REPRESENTATION SERVICES
The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC) is the bargaining agent for over 3000 lawyers who work for the Government of Canada, including counsel with the Department of Justice, Public...
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.
The 2023 theme of the International Day focuses...
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International Francophonie Day
Monday, March 20, 2023
Today, we celebrate the French language and the cultural diversity it brings to our communities. As a national organization, we recognize and promote the bilingual and bijural nature of the work our members do on behalf of...
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Canadian Human Rights Commission discriminated against their Black and racialized employees
Thursday, March 16, 2023
On March 6th, 2023, the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) rendered its decision on an important grievance concerning discrimination against Black and racialized employees at the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). The TBS decision found that discrimination and systemic racism...
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International Women's Day Message
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
On International Women's Day, the AJC recognizes and celebrates the incredible achievements and contributions of women to the legal profession.
Since Clara Brett Martin became the first woman to be called to the bar in Canada in 1899, women have made great strides in the legal profession...
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WE ARE RECRUITING! NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE (NEC)
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Dear AJC members,
Following the AJC’s 2020 General Election and subsequent Executive elections, the Governing Council (GC) sought a review the electoral processes to ensure greater accountability and transparency. The GC thus began the work of modernizing its electoral process...
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Decision on Hours of Work Policy Grievance
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
On January 13th 2023, the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board denied the policy grievance the AJC filed in March 2020 on Normal Hours of Work which was referred to adjudication in January 2021. The full text of...
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