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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Reflections on Labour Day

As the clock winds down on another summer and families get ready for another year of school, it can be […]

Statement on International Workers' Day

As many of you know, ACFO has expanded its international focus in the past year or two. Working in conjunction […]

Apr 15, 2014

ACFO celebrates its 25th Anniversary

25 years ago, a group of dedicated financial officers took a courageous step: to go it alone and create an […]

Oct 11, 2013

PBO Report Confirms ACFO's Findings

Fellow FIs, The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) has just released a report aimed to explain the $7.8 billion increase […]

Aug 29, 2013

Labour Day Message from the President

Labour Day is an opportunity for each of us to recognize our achievements as Canadian workers. Take pride in the […]

Apr 23, 2013

The Foreign Service Office and the attack on public service unions

Below are the final two paragraphs from a recent Ottawa Citizen article regarding how our colleagues at the Foreign Service […]

ACFO joins Public Service International

What we need in Canada today is not division, or hatred, or demonization and the vilification of the public service […]