Ontario stay-at-home order and the courts
Friday, January 15, 2021
The AJC continues to put your health, safety and well-being at the core of all that we do, especially now that we are in the midst of a worsening second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As further restrictions are imposed to help reduce the burden on our healthcare system and lower the...
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IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATES
Thursday, January 7, 2021
As Covid-19 infections continue to rise across the country, provinces are imposing strict lockdowns and closures affecting parents with school age children. Many members are questioning what options they have if they cannot simultaneously fulfill their caregiving responsibilities and obligations...
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AJC filed grievance against CHRC on behalf of our Black and racialized members
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Earlier this year, employees at the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) raised issues of systemic racism with CHRC management and sought the assistance of their unions. When the CHRC issued a statement in support of Black Lives Matters, Black and racialized employees took the Chief...
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The AJC supports class-action brought by Black federal public servants
Friday, December 4, 2020
As reported in the media, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the Government of Canada in Ontario and Quebec on October 30th 2020 on behalf of Black federal public servants. On December 2, 2020, a...
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Covid-19 Updates
Thursday, December 3, 2020
The AJC continues to put your health, safety and well-being at the core of all that we do, especially now that we are in the midst of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update on “Other Leave with Pay” (Leave Code 699)
Last month, we shared with you that...
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Update on Covid-19
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Reopening of Federal Courts
Throughout the summer, we have been diligently continuing our work to ensure the safety, health and security of our members during the pandemic. As courts across the country set out their re-opening plans, the AJC has been making sure that...
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In Solidarity
Friday, August 7, 2020
The AJC would like to offer our sympathies and support to those members who are affected by the tragic explosion that devastated Beirut this week. We stand in solidarity with the citizens of Lebanon, the Lebanese community here in Canada and all our members with friends and family in Lebanon....
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PSAC Phoenix Damages Agreement
Friday, July 10, 2020
As you may be aware, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has reached their own agreement on Phoenix damages for their members.
You will recall that in 2019, the AJC President co-chaired the Phoenix Damages subcommittee that lead the way to reaching the original settlement for...
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Courts Reopening: Letter to AG Downey
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
As courts across the country are announcing their reopenings, we have been working diligently to ensure the safety, health and security of our members. The adequacy of the reopening plans from a health and safety perspective vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and sometimes from...
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699 Leave Policy Grievance
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Bargaining agents have been actively engaged in consultations with TB in relation to 699 leave. You will recall that those who are unable to work all their hours on account of competing family obligations, can use 699 leave to make up the difference. Now that some school and day cares are...
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