Interim measures introduced for negotiations are another step in the right direction

This morning the government announced it has introduced interim measures for public sector collective bargaining that are intended to improve […]

Details on proposed short-term disability plan

During the last three rounds of bargaining, ACFO proposed changes to the current banked sick leave system and moving towards […]

ACFO’s response to repeal of anti-union legislation

As many of you have likely heard, Treasury Board President Scott Brison announced last week that the previous government’s Bill […]

Collective Bargaining: Details on ACFO’s proposed wage increases and a short-term disability plan

ACFO met with Treasury Board May 17-19 and the negotiating team has much to report including the tabling of our […]

May 12, 2016

National Public Service Week, the CPA Awards and celebrating our value

In his year-end reflections a few months ago, ACFO President Milt Isaacs noted that the perception of the FI Community […]

Apr 26, 2016

Expanding our toolbox: reflections on collaboration on International Labour Day

With the approach of May Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on the importance of the international […]

Bargaining: Update from the table

ACFO and Treasury Board bargaining teams met for a round of talks in Ottawa April 5. ACFO tabled new proposals […]

Budget 2016 offers opportunity to the FI Community: ACFO

The 2016 federal budget contains many steps in the right direction for Canadians who rely on high quality public services […]

Collective Bargaining Update: Next dates set

ACFO will return to the bargaining table next month, with negotiating dates set for April 5-6 and May 17-19. As […]

ACFO supports recommendations for progressive taxation, restoring the public service in the 2016 Alternative Federal Budget

ACFO welcomes the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ 2016 Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) and supports its recommendations to restore the […]

ACFO on Budget 2016: Restoring fairness and funding a progressive platform

Last week ACFO submitted a brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee as part of that committee’s budget consultation […]

Collective bargaining: Progress made but more work to be done

ACFO’s negotiating team met with Treasury Board’s team this week in Ottawa for our first round of negotiations with a […]