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Collective Bargaining: Primer on job action options and the importance of the right to strike
Today, February 18, has been designated the global day of action for the right to strike by the International Trade […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Statement from ACFO President on Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Ottawa incidents
By now you are all aware of the attacks against Canadian Forces personnel and others that have taken place this […]
The return of Bill C-377
It’s now well known that the Conservative government is resuscitating controversial private member’s Bill C-377. This bill, which would allow the government to force unions to hand […]
Strengthening whistleblower protection
The issue of whistleblower protection is one that ACFO has been championing vigorously both at home and around the world […]
Reflections on Labour Day
As the clock winds down on another summer and families get ready for another year of school, it can be […]
ACFO on Budget 2015: Tackle austerity through tax reform
ACFO recently submitted a brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance as part of that committee’s budget […]
Disturbing news about the Trade In Services Agreement (TISA)
Public Services International (PSI), an international advocacy group with whom ACFO has been working cooperatively in recent years, raised new […]
ACFO welcomes Auditor General's report on pensions
The latest Auditor General’s report’s section on public sector pensions comes as a welcome development, according to the Association of Canadian […]