CAPE announces policy grievance and unfair labour practice against return-to-office mandate

The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) announces it is filing a policy grievance and unfair labour practice complaint in response to the government’s announcement that it would be mandating an increase to the time employees must report to an office.

In 2023, CAPE and other federal bargaining agents signed Letters of Agreement on Telework alongside their respective collective bargaining agreements, which committed the government to working collaboratively with unions on telework rights. Yet the May 1 announcement was made with no prior consultation with federal unions, despite a multitude of existing issues with the current hybrid model, including a lack of available workspaces, and unhygienic and unsafe offices.

Remote Work Rally: Unions stand up to Treasury Board president and Ottawa mayor

On May 23, more than 200 members of CAPE and members of other federal unions, including the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), alongside local community activists, gathered early in the morning outside of Ottawa City Hall to demand remote work flexibility and a more progressive vision for Ottawa – one that does not...CONTINUE READING.

UN forum on people of African descent: CAPE delegates push for greater representation

From April 16 to 19, two members of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) represented the association at the Third Permanent Forum for People of African Descent in Geneva, Switzerland, where they participated in...CONTINUE READING.

Portage asbestos incident: Every employee has the right to work in a safe environment

On Thursday, May 9, CAPE members and other public sector employees working at Place du Portage III Tower A1 and A2 were notified of a potential...CONTINUE READING.

Spotlight on Locals : Local 506

After four months of effort, CAPE Local 506 of Transport Canada successfully secured more than 275 signatures from fellow employees, leading to a resolution recommending dedicated lockers for employees at one of their towers. Initially facing resistance, they mobilized by creating a petition and collaborating with other unions. Key meetings and a well-organized campaign culminated in a successful vote at their occupational health and safety committee meeting on May 15. The resolution for dedicated overnight lockers was passed unanimously, and we expect formal implementation soon, marking a significant victory for this local.

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We had record breaking coverage for one month, with 34 media entries on return to office and two on interpreters.

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