Collective Bargaining

Collective Bargaining Update: More talks complete

ACFO and Treasury Board negotiating teams met in Ottawa for another round of negotiations last week. ACFO’s team opened the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Collective bargaining update: Negotiating Team named and dates set

The first dates for public service collective bargaining for the FI Group have been set – ACFO and Treasury Board […]

Update on public service collective bargaining and more chatter about sick leave

The issue of sick leave in the federal public service is back in the news this week. As the first […]