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A mental health reminder
A relapse, a sudden series of attacks, a string of awful days (or whatever your step back may be), does not decrease your value. Take your time, do some self-care, even if it’s just being proud that you got through … Continue reading
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That Side of Depression
Why do people never talk about the part of depression when you just don’t want anything anymore? Everybody talks about when it hurts like hell, when you cry, when you cut, when you take drugs, when you break down. But … Continue reading
Membership in Good Standing – new online form/process
Hi, please see the attachment: MIGS status – new online form – ENG Thank you
Bullying in the workplace
Hello Everyone, Please find attached information regarding a course on bullying in the workplace. I have also included a link to fall 2016 education schedule. http://psac-ncr.com/current-courses Thank you for sharing this information with your members. In solidarity, André and Nairra
Budget bill gives government the power to impose sick leave deal it wants
Budget bill gives government the power to impose sick leave deal it wants (French to follow) The proposed measures are another shot at the labour rights of the 17 federal unions, which the government had already eroded leading up to … Continue reading
TREASURY BOARD PROPOSALS FOR SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
TREASURY BOARD PROPOSALS FOR SICK LEAVE WITH PAY http://psacunion.ca/treasury-board-proposals-sick-leave-pay Government threatens collective bargaining rights in federal budget http://psacunion.ca/government-threatens-collective-bargaining-rights?_ga=1.259816586.1498611767.1425408811 WE WILL PROTECT OUR SICK LEAVE The federal government announced in the budget that it plans to eliminate the existing sick leave … Continue reading
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Pension and You
Important information for members who are retiring and for members joining the Public Service. http://pensionetavantages-pensionandbenefits.gc.ca/rtr/ppntrtr-rtrmmbr-eng.html#a7 APSAR (Association of Public Service Retirees http://psacunion.ca/apsar
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Mental Health tips and symptoms
If you ever wanted enough information about mental illness to recognize symptoms and get tips on how to interact comfortably, this site is for you: http://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/mental-health-brochures/
Disability Insurance – Step by Step:
Disability Insurance: Information for PSAC Members Do you need help with a Disability Insurance (DI) Claim? • Often problems related to DI claims can be prevented through counselling provided by your departmental or agency human resources office. You should get … Continue reading
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DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE:
RETURN-TO-WORK SITUATIONS WHERE THE EMPLOYEE HAS REQUESTED RELOCATION In return-to-work situations, it is important to note that the obligation to accommodate is neither unlimited nor one sided. An employer is able to terminate based on undue hardship. Nevertheless, the responsibility … Continue reading
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