June 19, 2020 Hello UVAE Members I hope you are all doing well and staying safe during these times. We have been in these unprecedented times for 14 weeks and unfortunately no one can predict when we will go back to a new norm. Our country has seen and continues to see many changes everyday. …
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Letter to members
June 17, 2020 Hello UVAE members, We are writing to you on behalf of your Union. The Union of Veterans’ Affairs, a component of the Public Service Alliance of Canada. Please note that the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is currently engaged in negotiations with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat regarding our new …
Survey to gather information directly from members
UVAE has created a survey to gather some information directly from our members. In order to get a broad understanding of the challenges facing you as employees of Veterans Affairs Canada we are requesting that you review and complete this short questionnaire. The Survey will be up for 2 weeks (closing on May 20th) and …
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Vacation leave scheduling for PA Group Employees during the COVID-19 pandemic
PSAC and Treasury Board have reached a memorandum of understanding to extend deadlines for vacation leave scheduling given the uncertainty that exists due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC SERVICE ALLIANCE OF CANADA AND THE TREASURY BOARD SECRETARIAT OF CANADA WITH RESPECT TO VACATION LEAVE SCHEDULING The parties have consulted with …
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COVID-19: employee assistance, the right to refuse unsafe work
I would like to take this time to THANK ALL OF OUR UVAE members across Canada for your dedication, resilience and support over these past few weeks. It has not been easy for anyone. I know that the Global Pandemic is a fast spreading virus that has been impacting many families in our communities and …
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The right to refuse unsafe work
There has been a lot of questions regarding the Right to Refuse, therefore, UVAE felt it important to share information on the process so that members know what their rights are and the process to follow. If you have any concern, please contact your Regional Vice President (RVP) who will coordinate with the National Office. …