
Together, stronger!
Collective Agreement
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The purpose of the Collective Agreement is to maintain harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships between the Employer, the Union and the employees and to set forth certain terms and conditions of employment upon which agreement has been reached through collective bargaining.
Union Benefits
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PSAC Member Benefits
Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada are entitled to member benefits and discounts for different services. PSAC maintains its relationships with the companies below to enhance its members' quality of life. Check back often to take advantage of offers, discounts, and contests from these companies.
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Agriculture Union Benefits
Membership in the Agriculture Union and the Public Service Alliance of Canada provides our members a broad range of services and benefits. We’re a democratic vehicle for addressing shared issues, problems and working conditions from a position of solidarity and strength.
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Bursary and Scholarships
The Agriculture Union, and the labour bodies to which we are affiliated, offer a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our members or their dependants.
Union Links
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Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
Represents nearly 230,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. Our members work for federal government departments and agencies, Crown Corporations, universities, casinos, community services agencies, Aboriginal communities, airports, and the security sector among others. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with 23 regional offices across Canada.
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PSAC Prairies - Southern Alberta
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is divided into seven regions – Atlantic, Quebec, National Capital Region, Ontario, Prairies, British Columbia, and the North. Across the regions, staff provide expertise and support to Local officers and members.
The PSAC Prairies - Southern Alberta region includes members in Calgary, Lethbridge and surrounding areas who serviced out of the Calgary Regional Office, responsible for more than 5,200 members.
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Agriculture Union
Our members can be found in communities from coast to coast. Every day, Canadians count on the dedication and professionalism of the men and women of the Agriculture Union. Many of our members are front-line defenders of public health, supporters of sustainable agriculture and guardians of a secure food chain. Others carry out key roles in upholding integrity in the federal public service and ensuring the public is able to receive services in both official languages.
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Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
The Canadian Labour Congress is the largest labour organization in Canada, bringing together dozens of national and international unions, provincial and territorial federations of labour and community-based labour councils to represent more than 3 million workers across the country.
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Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL)
The Alberta Federation of Labour is a voluntary association of unions and employee organizations that have banded together to achieve common goals. Since 1912, the Federation has fought hard to improve conditions for working people, their families and their communities.
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Lethbridge District Labour Council (LDLC)
Chartered by the Canadian Labour of Congress and affiliated to the Alberta Federation of Labour, represents over 5000 unionized members throughout Southern Alberta. The LDLC’s purpose is to improve the communities in which the members live, work and play, by advancing the economic and social welfare of all workers.
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Ag Union National Committees
The Agriculture Union may structure either standing (permanent) or temporary committees to carry out our union ‘s business or advance the interests of our members.
Union Training & Education
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New Member Orientation
This provides an overview of your union’s core activities. Every member should complete this basic training.
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Key Info
This information kit contains a series of union fact sheets of use to both Local Executive officers and the membership in general.
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Steward Tool Kit
The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s Shop Steward Tool Kit is designed to assist you in your role as a shop steward for your local.
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Free Online Courses
PSAC’s online program offers union training at your own pace and time. These introductory courses provide a solid overview on a range of topics.
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PSAC Prairies Education
Explore the upcoming course catalogues, learn more about the courses, register and mark your calendars for these training sessions!
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Joint Learning Program
Mandated to improve workplace relationships and deepen understanding of the respective roles and responsibilities of the Union and the Employer in the workplace.
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Canadian Labour Congress
Labour education is the foundation and the future of Canada’s unions. It helps strengthen unions by allowing members to connect, learn, and grow together.
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Labour College of Canada
University level labour studies offers a unique learning opportunity for union leaders and active members from across unions and regions to learn and grow together.
Health & Safety Links
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Canadian Labour Code
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National Joint Council Health & Safety Directives
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
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Alberta Safety Council
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Alberta Workplace Health & Safety
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Alberta Workers Compensation Board
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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PSAC Resources
Grievance Resources
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The grievance is a means for the union to protect members’ rights under the collective agreement. Filing a grievance is a legal right when there has been a violation of a right in the collective agreement and/or a member has been disciplined or terminated.
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Common Labour Terms
Understand the common language used so you can respond with confidence.
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Key Info - Grievances
Members have the support of our union with a grievance (a written complaint against an action or lack of action, of an employer in matters relating to terms and conditions of employment).
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Key Info - Grievance Recourse
Adjudication, Mediation and Expedited Adjudication are three ways in which grievances, which have exhausted the internal departmental grievance procedure, may be resolved under the Public Service Labour Relations Act (PSLRA).
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Fact Sheet
Stewards use this fact sheet to collect information on the issue or problem. Complete as much of it as you can when contacting a Steward to help ensure that the grievance process & timeframes are respected.
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Contact a Shop Steward
Our Local will help you understand your responsibilities and the process to meet important timelines. Don’t wait - your union is here to support you when you request assistance.
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Grievance Form
Once completed and signed by all parties copies to be distributed as follows: copy to Employee, copy to Bargaining Agent, copy to the Employer.
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Grievance Transmittal Form
Once completed and signed by all parties copies to be distributed as follows: copy to Employee, copy to Bargaining Agent, copy to the Employer.