A tale of two sectors: On corruption, labour rights and the need for a global voice

Two items in the news recently have thrown into stark relief just how uneven the playing field is for those […]

Funding Democracy: Trade agreements

In the lead-up to the Funding Democracy summit, we have talked about a number of financial and policy challenges from […]

Reality Check: Collective bargaining, sick leave and Bill C-59

Historically, ACFO has avoided going into great detail about what transpires at the bargaining table in a public forum. We […]

Bill C-59: Our freedom of association matters

Since 1989, the Association of Canadian Financial Officers has represented the FI Community with the same sort of professionalism and […]

Funding Democracy: Shared, sustainable solutions for global challenges

Governments around the world are currently faced with complex, challenging issues including inequality, corruption, strained public services and controversial trade […]

Funding Democracy: The austerity agenda

Over the past six years, governments around the world have responded to the global economic downturn with a focus on balancing budgets, where “balance,” under the auspices of an austerity agenda, […]

IWD2015: Celebrating success and committing to more

International Women’s Day is an annual event that provides us all with an important opportunity to reflect on the continued […]

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 […]