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

CEIU members provide critical public services. We process pensions, assist newcomers, and support Canadian families and businesses.

Now more than ever, solidarity and collective support are essential. As we navigate political and economic uncertainty, we must stand together to protect not only our jobs but also the vital services our communities rely on.

Our priority is to support one another through these challenges. By staying informed and engaged, we strengthen our ability to advocate for fair workplaces and a resilient public service.

We encourage you to attend information sessions, learn about your rights, and connect with your union for support—because together, we are stronger.

Cuts to public services

In the 2023 federal budget, the Government of Canada announced that departments would have to reduce spending. These cost-cutting measures mean that departments are looking for ways to reduce their budgets. 

 
In addition to these ongoing cuts, the Liberal government under Mark Carney is calling on all departments to find 15 per cent in “savings” between 2026 and 2028.

 
For more information see:

• PSAC raises alarm as Carney government announces sweeping public service cuts   | Public Service Alliance of Canada 
   
• Public services deserve proper planning, not rushed cuts and messy reorganization | Public Service Alliance of Canada 
  
  

Workforce Adjustment

Workforce adjustment (WFA) is the term used to describe a process for reducing indeterminate positions in the core federal public service, agencies, and separate employers.

Indeterminate employees have job protections in place thanks to union members who fought hard during a 1991 national strike. Since then, WFA has been expanded and enhanced through successive rounds of collective bargaining.

These protections are enshrined in the Workforce Adjustment Appendix (WFAA), a critical component of our members’ collective agreement.

CEIU has developed resources and held information sessions to inform members of their rights under the WFAA.

Resources:

• • WFA: Frequently Asked Questions
    
    
  • Workforce Adjustment: A Brief Introduction
    
    
  • PSAC Workforce Adjustment webpage
    
    
  • Workforce Adjustment: A guide for PSAC members in the core public service

Term positions

Federal departments are implementing a “stop the clock” on term rollovers. This means that term employees will no longer be able to accumulate time towards obtaining an indeterminate job until otherwise notified. Some departments are also cutting or not renewing term positions.

CEIU is advocating for our members who are term employees at national tables with the employer.

• Term Employees: FAQ
  
  
• Career Development: Resources for Young Workers
  
  
• “CEIU denounce IRCC’s lack of consultation on term rollovers” (Oct. 18)
  
  
• “ESDC ‘stop the clock’ a serious concern for union” (Jan. 22)

Update your contact information

People rely on a strong public service every day, and our members continue to deliver. We will defend the public service in the current round of bargaining and in our campaigns.

The strength of our union relies upon an active and engaged membership.

Make sure your membership information is up to date so we can contact you.
 

What we are doing

• Representing our members on departmental workforce adjustment committees
  
  
• Pushing for comprehensive supports including financial planning assistance, internal and external job opportunities, and enhanced mental health resources for members
  
  
• Tracking and monitoring job cuts in collaboration with PSAC
  
  
• PSAC provided training to CEIU staff on workforce adjustment
  
  
• Shop stewards from union locals across the country participated in CEIU training to support members

What you can do

• Know your rights: for indeterminate employees, understand your WFA entitlements and how to speak to the employer
  
  
• Access job opportunities: the employer has a responsibility to provide career and financial resources to those impacted by WFA
  
  
• Take care of yourself and your fellow union members: we have called on the employer to expand mental health supports beyond the Employee Assistance Program. We have also put together a list of additional resources for you.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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