Cultivating a respectful workplace culture

In all aspects of our lives, respect plays an integral role in developing mutually beneficial relationships. It’s unique in that […]

Update on taxation of Phoenix damages settlement

As you may know, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) filed a partially successful CRA claim in February 2024 […]

Mar 17, 2023

Phoenix Damages Round 2: Seeking your feedback 

ACFO-ACAF is seeking your input in order to determine which members have had pay issues due to Phoenix, and for […]

Help support Mental Health

We have all been forced to endure changes frequently referred to as “the new normal” during the pandemic. One day, […]

What happens when you contact Labour Relations

As Labour Relations Advisors at ACFO-ACAF, our priority is to protect the wellbeing of the CT Community in the workplace. […]

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP): What you need to know

Over the past two years, the mental health of Canadians has been on the decline. According to a report from […]

More details on MOU with TBS: Compensatory leave cash-out

As you may have seen from our previous piece on vacation leave cash-out, ACFO-ACAF and Treasury Board signed a memorandum […]

Dec 17, 2021

Update on Phoenix overpayment recoveries

ACFO-ACAF received a bulletin from Treasury Board last week detailing how the Employer intends to modify its current procedure for […]

MOU on vacation leave cash-out signed with TBS

Earlier this year, we informed members that as indicated by OCHRO in their last bulletin, automatic cash-out of excess leave […]

What is discrimination at work?

In Canada, all employees have the right to a workplace free from discrimination. This right is enshrined as law in […]

Aug 20, 2021

Update on compensation for Phoenix-related issues

ACFO-ACAF is pleased to inform members that additional compensation for issues related to the Phoenix payroll system and for the […]

What you should know before moving into an unrepresented position

Executive positions within the federal public service are unrepresented, meaning employees in those positions are not represented by a bargaining […]