CAPE withdrawing from joint consultation on telework

CAPE announced that it is withdrawing from the federal government-led Joint Consultation Committee on Telework set up in September 2023 with federal unions to fulfill a bargaining promise made during the 2023 collective bargaining cycle. Read more.

Open letter to Treasury Board President Anita Anand - Embracing the work revolution: Remote work is here to stay

CAPE published an open letter to Treasury Board President Anita Anand in The Hill Times on June 12 - Embracing the work revolution: Remote work is here to stay. Read it here.

Boycotting National Public Service Week

CAPE called on members to refuse to participate in National Public Service Week (NPSW). Thank you to those who supported the effort. Read more.

Letter to Secretary of the Treasury Board Bill Matthews

Read our letter to Secretary of the Treasury Board Bill Matthews and take action to let the employer know workers won’t hear their empty promises any longer. Read it here.

Member Engagement

Telework Rights Working Group – recap of our first meeting

CAPE hosted the first meeting of the Telework Rights Working Group Thursday, May 30 from 5 to 7 pm ET. The event brought together members from various locals across the country to discuss the evolving situation around telework.

Access the recording.

Register to join the Telework Rights Working Group if you haven’t yet, it’s your chance to help develop CAPE’s strategy and tactics on how we will win.

Callout for local telework organizing committees

CAPE locals will periodically be asked to form organizing committees in their locals, subject to CAPE national office approval. These committees will be empowered to carry out a variety of organizing tasks on a given campaign. CAPE is calling for local organizing committees to be formed on two emerging approved national campaigns: telework rights and Phoenix escalation. Learn more.

Have your voice heard! Member Resolution call-out 2024

CAPE invites its members to submit resolutions for consideration by the membership this fall. Read more.

New Resources

We have created a new Issues page on our website dedicated to providing you with all the information you need about telework. Learn more.

Media Wrap-Up

Radio-Canada - La retraite après 25 ans de service pour les agents fédéraux en sûreté et sécurité, L’ACEP se retire du comité sur le télétravail (French only)

Ottawa Citizen - Government’s new chief technology officer will work remotely

The Hill Times - Translation Bureau launches ‘entry-level’ accreditation pilot, raising red flags for industry association

CBC - Canadian Human Rights Commission faces downgrade as international body launches review

Read more.

News You Can Use

Articles of interest on telework:

Globe and Mail – June 4
Nearly half of the federal government’s office space could be converted to housing, expert firm says

Globe and Mail – June 1
Wasted Space

Toronto Star – June 1
Navigating the Four Horsemen of Ottawa’s return to office mandate

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