IN SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE
Friday, March 4, 2022
The AJC joins many other organizations in deploring the Russian Federation’s illegal and unjust attack on the sovereign state of Ukraine. This aggression is having a very negative effect on world peace and security.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the large Ukrainian...
IMPORTANT UPDATES ON COVID-19 GUIDANCE AND 699 LEAVE
Friday, March 4, 2022
The Public Service Occupational Health Program (PSOHP) updated their occupational health guidance regarding COVID-...
SUPPPORT FOR AJC MEMBERS AFFECTED BY PROTESTS
Friday, February 4, 2022
The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC), as the exclusive bargaining agent for approximately 2,600 lawyers employed by the government of Canada with a primary function to uphold and respect the rule of law, is very concerned with the ongoing protests in the National Capital Region and other...
VACATION LEAVE CASH-OUT
Friday, January 14, 2022
Background
The National Joint Council bargaining agents signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Employer on the cash-out of excess vacation leave. The AJC signed the MOU on December 16, 2021, a copy of which can ...
Important Updates on Covid-19 and 699 Leave
Friday, December 17, 2021
As we prepare for the Holidays and a New Year, the AJC has been working non-stop to support members and keep them safe. The new Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus is a major concern and consequently the AJC and other bargaining agents have succeeded in addressing concerns with Treasury Board’...
Update on Management Leave Directives
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The PPSC has recently released its new management leave directive. As we have previously informed members through our newsletters, the PPSC informed the AJC that it no longer wished to pursue co-development efforts and decided to proceed unilaterally with the implementation of a management...
COVID-19 UPDATES
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The AJC’s Governing Council Representatives and Representation Services Team have been working non-stop over the last few months to support members in addressing concerns with Treasury Board’s Covid-19 vaccination policy, and supporting members in their accommodation requests.
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Update on Mandatory Vaccination Policy
Friday, November 5, 2021
The Government of Canada’s mandatory vaccination policy came into effect on October 6th 2021, mandating Covid-19 vaccinations for all employees in federally...
Mandatory Vaccination Policy
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Yesterday, the Government of Canada unveiled the mandatory vaccination policy that had been promised during the election campaign last month. As we’ve...