Black History Month: Learn, Understand, and Act

Each year in February we mark Black History Month. This is a time to reflect on the important role that Black people and their communities have played in shaping our society, our workplaces, and the labour movement.

 

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Grievance update SMSM - 1102 (CR-04/PSDC) with Service Canada (ESDC) – January 2025

As indicated in the last update published on our site in 2024, the hearing of the policy grievance, filed on March 29, 2019, did take place, in person in Ottawa, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, before the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).

 

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ESDC ‘stop the clock’ a serious concern for union

The Canada Employment and Immigration Union is dismayed that federal budget restraint is spreading, with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announcing that they are implementing a “stop the clock” on term rollovers and various staffing control measures across the department.

 

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Significant job cuts to immigration harm public

The announcement of 3,300 job cuts at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is a devastating blow to the public services that families, businesses and communities rely on.

 

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Holiday greetings from your CEIU National President and National Executive Vice-President

As we approach the holiday season, we want to extend warm wishes to every CEIU member, along with your friends and family.

 

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Grievance update SMSM - 1102 (CR-04 / CPPS) with Service Canada (ESDC) - December 2024

As indicated in the last update published on our site in September 2024, the hearing of the policy grievance, filed on March 29, 2019, did take place, in person in Ottawa, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, before the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).

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Taking action to address gender-based violence

On this day, 35 years ago, 14 women were brutally killed at École Polytechnique simply because they were women. Each year, on December 6, in Canada we pause to remember those women and mourn all the women who have been killed due to gender-based violence.

 

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CEIU members set priorities ahead of bargaining

The 2024 CEIU Collective Bargaining Conference was held from November 26th-27th in Montreal.

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Calling for change on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Each year on December 3, we recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is a day to raise awareness of disability issues and advance the rights, dignity, and well-being of people with disabilities.

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Be aware of fraudulent emails

We have been made aware of people receiving emails from fraudulent accounts pretending to be members of your national CEIU leadership.

 

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15 ways to get your home ready for winter

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it’s time to start preparing your home for winter. Here are some tips to help you lower your heating bills and prevent some damage.

 

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Nomination for the position of Alternate NVP for IRCC

CEIU is hereby calling for nominations for the position of Alternate National Vice-President for IRCC.

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Trans Day of Remembrance: Stand up against anti-trans violence

Every year on November 20, the world marks Trans Day of Remembrance to honour trans people who have lost their lives to anti-trans violence.

 

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Election of Alternate, National Vice-President, Human Rights, and Alternate for Black members on the HRRR Committee

If you have self-identified with CEIU in one of the four equity groups, an email will be sent by SimplyVoting to your personal email address inviting you to vote for the position of Alternate National Vice-President for Human Rights as well as for an Alternate Representative for Black members on the Human Rights and Race Relations Committee.

 

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Justice Flows: clean water for all

Clean water is a human right. This initiative comes in response to the government’s statement that they are not legally obligated to provide clean water to First Nations communities. This is unacceptable.

 

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Human rights and race relations at CEIU

Mofizul Islam is National Vice-President, Human Rights. Born in May, Mofizul says he was naturally drawn to the labour movement and celebrates May Day along with his birthday.

 

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Summary of the Oct. 8-11 National Executive Meeting

The National Executive (NE) held their Fall meeting from October 8th to 11th,  2024 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa.

 

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CEIU denounce IRCC’s lack of consultation on term rollovers

We strongly denounce Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for its lack of consultation in announcing that IRCC will be stopping the clock on term rollovers to indeterminate status effective Oct 31.

 

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Best practices for grievance forms

As National Union Representatives (NURs), we enter the grievance process after it has been filed, and usually after the first hearing has occurred.

 

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Return to office increases barriers for equity-deserving employees

The government’s decision to mandate federal public service workers back into the office has been harmful to the well-being and work-life balance for many of our members. For workers with disabilities and those with caregiving responsibilities, the impacts have been significant.

 

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Solidarity and friendship on the East Coast

Michelle Gallivan is a woman with many hats: union activist, Indigenous woman, Newfoundlander, mother, and leader. A formative experience was her six months on the picket line at telecommunications giant Bell Alliant, before becoming an employee in the federal public service.

 

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A call to remember and advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People

 

 

On Sisters in Spirit Day, October 4, 2024, the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) stands united in remembrance and advocacy for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+).  

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Recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year on September 30, we mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is a solemn day for all Canadians to recognize the lasting impact that residential schools have had on Indigenous peoples in Canada, including survivors, their families and communities. We also remember and honour the memories of the children who did not survive – those who died due to abuse, neglect and trauma.

 

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A call for consistency: how can the Treasury Board celebrate Gender Equality Week while mandating a return to office?

As Gender Equality Week approaches, we’re reminded of the importance of creating workplaces that are truly inclusive, equitable and responsive to the needs of all our members.

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Leading CEIU’s largest local from the ground up

Vesna Lukic is President of Local 70705 and her highest priority is getting members involved in the union. Local 70705 is the Canada Employment and Immigration Union’s largest local, with over 2,000 members in the National Capital Region working for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

 

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Speak Up: Telework that Works for Workers

 

The Treasury Board mandated all federal public service workers into the office at least three days per week effective September 9, 2024.

 

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Update on SMSM - 1102 (CR-04 / PSDC) Grievances at Service Canada (ESDC) - September 2024

As indicated in the last update published on our site in July 2024, the hearing of the policy grievance, filed on March 29, 2019, did indeed take place, in person in Ottawa, this Thursday, September 12, 2024, before the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).

 

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CEIU Launches #RemoteWorks Photo Contest

 

On September 9th, the misguided Treasury Board mandate forcing all federal public service workers into the office three days a week comes into effect. 

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The courage to learn: addressing gender-based violence in the workplace and beyond

Lynda MacLellan got involved in the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) Local 638 as a shop steward in the 2010s. She was very new in this role when a member came to her for help amidst workplace harassment and deteriorating mental and physical health.

 

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Call for nominations: Human Rights/Race Relations

CEIU is hereby calling for nominations for the position of Alternate National Vice-President for Human Rights as well as for two (2) Alternate Representative positions on the National Human Rights/Race Relations (HR/RR) Committee.

 

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Advancing equity during Gender Equality Week

The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada, a time to celebrate women’s contributions to society and to advance gender equality across the labour movement, in our workplaces and across our communities.

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Take Back the Night: uniting against gender-based violence

Take Back the Night (TBTN) is a global movement that shines a light on the pervasive issue of violence against women. Since the 1970s, this annual event has aimed to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence. The importance of TBTN cannot be overstated: one in three Canadian women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime and one in four women in Canada have faced inappropriate sexual behaviors in the workplace. Violence knows no boundaries and affects individuals from every walk of life. 

 

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CEIU celebrates Pride in Ottawa

The Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) will join many other unions and organizations this year in the Capital Pride parade and related events taking place between August 17-25, 2024. As a union that fights for justice, equity, and inclusion, we are proud to join our 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Ottawa’s Pride celebrations.

 

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Have your say on informal conflict management systems at work

Informal Conflict Management Systems (ICMS) are integrated into every department within the government as per section 205 of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act (FPSLRA).

 

 

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Equity in action: my vision as National Executive Vice-President

Over the years, I have witnessed a movement of evolving labour organizers who understand that taking an intersectional and holistic approach is the only way workers and the labour movement will thrive.

 

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My first 30 days as National President of CEIU

I was working for Employment and Social Development of Canada (ESDC) on June 28, serving Canadians by processing Employment Insurance claims, when I got a phone call that would drastically change my life.

 

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SMSM Grievance Update - 1102 (PSDC CR-04) to Service Canada (EDSC) - July 2024

Since the last update published on our site in June, 2022, CEIU has continued its efforts to schedule a hearing of the policy grievance filed on March 29, 2019, to denounce the employer's decision not to consider all members who performed duties of Program Services Officer (PM-01) for Pension or Integrity operations.

 

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Message from the National President

The strength of the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) is our members. I am proud to serve as the new National President of CEIU and I look forward to connecting with members across the country.

 

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Changes in CEIU Leadership

On July 2, 2024, you received an email advising of changes in CEIU National leadership effective June 28, 2024. This change in leadership was as a result of a decision made by PSAC’s National Board of Directors.

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Invitation to the First CEIU National Young Workers’ Conference

CEIU is pleased to announce that the 1st CEIU National Young Workers Conference will be held from September 26-27, 2024, at the St. John’s Convention Centre. Registration and a meet and greet will be held starting at 7 p.m. on September 25, 2024.

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Invitation to the first CEIU National Health and Safety Conference

CEIU is pleased to announce that the 1st CEIU National Health and Safety Conference will be held from September 23-24, 2024, at the Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre. Registration and a meet and greet will be held starting at 6 p.m. on September 22nd, 2024.

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CEIU 2024 National Scholarships

On this 1st National Scholarship Callout for 2024, the Canada Employment and Immigration Union is pleased to offer up to fifteen (15) $5,000.00 National Scholarships to CEIU members in good standing, their spouse, their common-law spouse (including same sex partners) and/or their dependant(s). 

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May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOT), the CEIU National Human Rights and Race Relations committee stands in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within our organization, the workplace, and the broader community.

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Fight Back for Telework

On May 1st, the Treasury Board announced that it will be mandating all federal public service workers into the office at least three days per week.

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National Young Workers' Logo Contest!

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Call for Nominations – Alternate NVP for Women’s Priorities – Western Canada

CEIU is hereby calling for nominations for the position of Alternate NVP for Women’s Priorities – Western Canada.

Click here to read the Call for Nominations.

Click here for the nomination form.

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2023 CEIU Scholarship Awards – SECOND CALLOUT

For the second callout for the year 2023, the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) received a total of 63 applications from across the country.

 

The candidates selected to receive one of the five $5,000 CEIU National Scholarships were awarded on a merit basis and approved by the CEIU National Executive (NE) at the beginning of April.  The candidates receiving a scholarship are:

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Sikh Heritage Month: April 2024

Be sure to join a Vaisakhi celebration in your community!

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CEIU Commemorates Human Rights Day

International Human Rights Day is marked each year on December 10, the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of this international landmark document, which sets out the fundamental human rights to be universally protected, and that all people are equal, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

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December 6: CEIU Remembers

On December 6th, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the names of the women who were murdered at Ecole Polytechnique 34 years ago on this day.

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CEIU Commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a UN day recognized annually on December 3. Its aim is to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

 

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Nomination for the position of Black member representative on the HRRR Committee

CEIU is hereby calling for nominations for the position of Black member representative on the National Human Race-Race Relations Committee.

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CEIU Delegates to the 2024 PSAC Convention

With the elections now completed, below are the names of CEIU members who have been elected/selected to be delegates and represent CEIU at the 2024 PSAC Convention.

 

 

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2023 CEIU National Scholarships

The Canada Employment and Immigration Union is pleased to be able to offer five (5) $5,000.00 National Scholarships to CEIU members in good standing, their spouse, their common-law spouse (including same sex partners) and/or their dependent(s).

 

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2023 CEIU Scholarship Awards – FIRST CALLOUT

For the first callout for the year 2023, the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) received a total of 178 applications from across the country.

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Vote for Alternate National Vice-President for BC/YT Region

Elections will be underway starting on Monday, November 6th, 2023, at 9 a.m. (PST) for the position of Alternate National Vice-President for BC/YT.

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Make your vote count! Elections of CEIU delegates to the 2024 PSAC Convention

Elections to elect the delegates from the following regions to represent CEIU at the 2024 PSAC National Triennial Convention will be underway starting on Monday, November 6th, 2023, at 9 a.m. (EST):

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Deadline for CEIU Strike Pay Top-Up

PSAC has set a deadline of October 31, 2023 for strike pay errors to be reported. You can check out their memorandum here.

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SUMMARY OF THE OCTOBER 2023 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEETING

The first meeting of the CEIU National Executive for the 2023-2026 cycle was held in-person at the Delta Ottawa Hotel, from October 11th to 15th, 2023. 

 

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Call for Nominations for Alternate NVP - 2 Positions

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On September 20th, Stand Up Against Hate

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CEIU National Scholarships

The Canada Employment and Immigration Union is pleased to be able to offer up to fifteen (15) $5,000.00 National Scholarships to CEIU members in good standing, their spouse, their common-law spouse (including same sex partners) and/or their dependant(s). Take note that a few scholarships are dedicated to persons who are part of equity groups.

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CEIU Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

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CEIU Celebrates Pride Month

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CEIU celebrates Asian Heritage Month

 

Each May, we recognize Asian Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the contributions and struggles of Asian people in Canada.

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Election Results for the Next CEIU National Executive

 

From April 6-13, CEIU members voted for the National Vice Presidents who were not elected by acclamation.

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PSAC announces nationwide general strike beginning April 19 for 155,000 workers

Picket lines will go up across the country April 19 as more than 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada members working for Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency begin strike action.  

 

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Receive your strike pay via Interac e-transfer

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Spring 2023 National Executive Meeting

 

 

The CEIU National Executive (NE) met in Ottawa from February 7th to 10th, 2023 with the By-Laws and the Finance Committee meeting on February 6th to prepare their committee reports.

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On March 21, Fight Racism

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CEIU Elections of National Vice-President(s) POSTPONED

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International Women’s Day: Let’s keep up the fight

 

Every year on March 8, we recognize International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate women’s contributions and recommit to the fight for equity and justice.

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Celebrating Black History Month

 

February is the month dedicated to celebrating the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today. 

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CEIU National Executive renews for 2023–2026 term after September 2023 CEIU Convention

Nominations for the fifteen National Vice President positions closed at 9:00 p.m. on January 20, 2023.

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CEIU NB/PEI offered four scholarships

 

Each year, the CEIU NB/PEI offers financial assistance to members and their dependents to pursue higher education. 

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Message from the National President

 

 

Dear members,

 

The announcement made by Treasury Board has a lot of our members email us and expressing their concerns, and we at the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU), are taking a stand.

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Stand up for equality, justice and human dignity

 

"Where, after all do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home -- so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world." Eleanor Roosevelt

 

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On December 6th, we remember

 

“Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living” – Mother Jones

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CEIU Commemorates International Day for Persons with Disabilities

 

 

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a UN day recognized annually on December 3.

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CEIU calls on ESDC to provide a long-term strategic planning to address case processing delays

For several years, CEIU/PSAC members have complained about the government’s lack of strategic planning to address the backlog of cases.

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CEIU supports CUPE members

 

On Monday, October 31st, the Ford administration imposed a bill that restricts the rights of education workers. By implementing a collective agreement that does not consider the current socio-economic changes, the government is violating workers’ constitutional rights to bargain fairly.

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CEIU demands better working conditions for Immigration Board members

CEIU/PSAC members working for the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), have complained for several years regarding the deterioration of their working conditions. 

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2023 CEIU National IRCC Conference

 

We are pleased to announce that the 2023 CEIU National IRCC Conference will be held from February 25 to 26, 2023 at the Hotel Halifax at 1990 Barrington Street, in Halifax, N.S.

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2023 CEIU National Women’s Committee – Advocating for Women in the Future of Work!

 

The CEIU National Women’s Committee is pleased to announce that the 2023 CEIU National Women’s Conference will be held from March 4th to 5th, 2023 at the Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria, B.C. under the theme Advocating for Women in the Future of Work!

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CEIU National Scholarships

 

As per the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) Policy 31, we are pleased to offer up to five (5) $5,000.00 National Scholarships to CEIU members in good standing, their spouse, their common-law spouse (including same sex partners) and/or their dependant(s).

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2022 CEIU Scholarship Awards

 

 

This year, CEIU received a total of 38 applications from across the country.        

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Black CEIU activist micro-aggressed by Mark Gerretsen’s constituency staff

 

PSAC/CEIU members gathered outside Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen’s office in Kingston yesterday, October 5th, 2022.

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CEIU Stands in Solidarity with Our Atlantic and Quebec Members

 

The last few days have been critical for many Canadians. Among those affected are many of our members who have lost power, water, and, in some cases, their homes due to Hurricane Fiona.  Our sincerest condolences go out to those impacted.

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CEIU Creates a National Strike Fund

 

The CEIU National Executive (NE) passed a motion to create a one-time strike fund to support every member of our union who participates in strike action during this round of collective bargaining.

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CEIU calls for improved working conditions for Service Canada employees

On August 16th, 2022, the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) met with the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould. Held in Toronto, the meeting was an opportunity for CEIU to discuss the ongoing concerns regarding Service Canada centres.

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CEIU Manitoba-Saskatchewan Region Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Every year, CEIU Manitoba-Saskatchewan Region award a scholarship for up to six students who are CEIU members, their spouses or their dependents. Applicants write short statements on the contributions of the labour movement and the value of public services.

 

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Update: Service Canada Centres

We are writing to our locals to provide an update on the steps that the CEIU National Office has been taking to help address our member’s concerns regarding the ongoing situation in the Service Canada Centres resulting from passport delays.

 

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UPDATE ON SMSM-1102 (PSDC CR-04) GRIEVANCES AT SERVICE CANADA (ESDC) – JUNE 2022

Since the last update was posted on our site in December 2021, CEIU has held three meetings with the ESDC Labour Relations team, on January 18, April 7 and June 16, 2022, to monitor the files being processing. Here are the highlights of those meetings: 

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Call for Nominations for the position of Alternate National Vice-President for Human Rights

A call for nominations for the position of Alternate National Vice-President for Human Rights is being sent to all respective CEIU members in good standing who has self-identified with CEIU and for which CEIU has a personal email address.

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CEIU commemorates National Indigenous Peoples’ Day

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. On this day, we celebrate Indigenous history, culture, and diversity, as well as the many contributions made by Indigenous peoples to Canada. It is also an opportunity for non-Indigenous Canadians to reflect on their history and role in the ongoing process of colonization in Canada. In addition, this is a time when we need to reaffirm our commitment to working in solidarity with Indigenous movements for justice.

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Call for Nominations for three (3) positions of Alternate National Vice-Presidents

A call for nominations for three (3) positions of Alternate National Vice-Presidents is being sent to all respective CEIU members in good standing for which CEIU has a personal email address who work for IRB or who are from the NCR.

The three (3) available positions are as follows:

-Alternate NVP for IRB

-2nd Alternate NVP for NCR

-3rd Alternate NVP for NCR

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Union representing passports staff says Service Canada is not serving Canadians

As Canadians’ frustration surges by having to cancel trips as they wait for passports, even more citizens are being impacted by the mismanagement at Service Canada offices across the country.

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Stand together against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is a worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversity. It is a day meant to draw attention to the violence and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people, and all other people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

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2022 CEIU National Scholarships

CEIU is once again pleased to be offering National Scholarships to CEIU members in good standing, their spouse, their common-law partner, and/or their dependant(s). The scholarships are offered from the “royalties” CEIU receives from The Personal Insurance as well as the BMO CEIU Master Card, from the business they both receive from CEIU members. 

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