CEIU celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day which coincides with the summer solstice – the longest day of the year and a day that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous Peoples.
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Put the public first: National Public Service Week
The federal government needs to put people first by investing in the public service.
This is the message that we are stressing as National Public Service Week (NPSW) comes to a close on June 21.
Read moreUpdate regarding SMSM – 1102 (CR-04 / CPPS) grievances at Service Canada (ESDC) – June 2025
As indicated in the last update posted on our website in April 2025, the hearing on the policy grievance filed on March 29, 2019, took place in person in Ottawa on Thursday, September 12, 2024, before the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).
Read moreSummary of the CEIU 2025 National Women’s Conference
Under the theme “Strong. Proud. Independent.,” the Canada Employment and Immigration Union’s 2025 National Women’s Conference kicked off on May 25 with a powerful performance by the Montreal Steppers, setting the right energy to get the conference going.
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Alternation: Frequently Asked Questions
What is alternation?
Alternation is a process available to workers during workforce adjustments to reduce involuntary layoffs. It enables an opting employee or an employee who has chosen Option A to remain employed by exchanging positions with another employee willing to leave (the “alternate”).
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CEIU celebrates Pride Month
June marks Pride Month, and CEIU proudly recommits itself to defending the dignity, safety and full participation of all 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
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Election results: 2nd Alternate National Vice-President, Québec
CEIU would like to congratulate Jenny-Lee McLaughlin on being elected 2nd Alternate National Vice-President, Québec (A/NVP).
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Federal cuts to Passport program will delay services for Canadians
The federal government's decision to terminate 800 term employees from the Passport program effective June 27 contradicts its commitment to improve passport processing times and will directly impact service quality for Canadians.
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Let’s make Canada more accessible
National AccessAbility Week, held each year in the last week of May, aims to promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in Canada. This year, AccessAbility Week takes place from May 25-31.
Stand up against anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), observed on May 17, 2025, CEIU stands in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities worldwide.
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