Feb 17, 2015

ACFO’s position on performance management

In April 2014, a revised Directive on Performance Management was implemented across federal departments to standardize employee performance reviews. Now […]

ACFO applauds landmark Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent ruling on Saskatchewan’s unconstitutional essential services framework will have ramifications at the national level. […]

ACFO President calls for clarity on potential cuts (Ottawa Citizen)

ACFO President Milt Isaacs was quoted in the Ottawa Citizen saying that if the government intends to make further cuts […]

Collective Bargaining Update: More negotiations done

Negotiating teams from ACFO and Treasury Board met once again in Ottawa January 6-8 for another round of negotiations. Given […]

Dec 18, 2014

Warmest wishes for the holidays

As snow finally blankets much of our country and as operations wind down for the holiday lull, I want to […]

Statement on International Anti-Corruption Day

Today marks International Anti-Corruption Day, a day set by the United Nations to raise awareness of corruption and of the […]

Dec 3, 2014

Recap: ACFO at FMI PD week

Once again, ACFO was a major sponsor of FMI’s professional development week in Ottawa. More than 1,400 members stopped by […]

Nov 20, 2014

Harassment in the public service

Earlier this week the Ottawa Citizen published an article recounting Treasury Board President Tony Clement’s statements regarding his “zero-tolerance” policy […]

Nov 10, 2014

Reflections on remembrance in troubling times

Fellow FIs, Tomorrow we as a nation will pause to remember those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. […]

Bargaining update: First sessions complete plus updates on process

The ACFO and Treasury Board negotiating teams met in Ottawa last week for the first session in this round of […]

Thoughts on tone as we prepare to meet to bargain

As the ACFO Negotiating Team prepares for the first bargaining session next month we’re seeing more signs that the employer […]

Oct 28, 2014

ACFO and pandemic policy

Recently members have contacted the Association to inquire about the status of pandemic readiness for the public service. ACFO was […]