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Virtual election town hall for British Columbia Sept 3, 2021

Calling all Federal Retirees members based in British Columbia! Join us for an exciting webinar town hall on Sept. 13.   On Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. PST, the National Association of Federal Retirees and the Council of Senior Citizens’…

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Virtual pre-retirement course from Sept. 21 to 22

Get retirement-ready with an engaging two-day course from Federal Retirees!   Demystify retirement with a two-day virtual pre-retirement course from the National Association of Federal Retirees in collaboration with certified pension presenter Melody Walz, Tradex and GERAS Centre for Aging…

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NPSW 2021: Federal Retirees remembers June 18, 2021

On the last working day of National Public Service Week, Canada’s national flag flies at half-mast at the Association’s national office in memory of Federal Retirees members who have passed away.   In 2018, the National Association of Federal Retirees…

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Federal retirees have waited long enough: PSAC Phoenix damage settlements must be paid June 10, 2021

Association president Jean-Guy Soulière calls for timely Phoenix compensation for frustrated retired public servants.   In July 2020, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) accepted a compensation agreement for damages related to the Phoenix pay system. This settlement for…

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Federal Retirees shares member perspectives on COVID-19 with parliamentary committee June 10, 2021

In its recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Federal Retirees focused on the critical importance of a national seniors strategy.   Earlier this month,…

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National Public Service Week 2021: A letter from Federal Retirees’ president June 9, 2021

We hope you’ll join our president for a moment of gratitude and reflection for the excellent public servants who are helping Canada navigate the current public health crisis.   Retired public servants and veterans from the Canadian Armed Forces and…

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One million seniors press the federal government for sustainable and inclusive financial assistance May 26, 2021

Federal Retirees, CARP and Réseau FADOQ have joined forces to urge the Trudeau government to take action on discriminatory measures in the 2021 federal budget.   The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees)…

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Pension revisions update May 26, 2021

Federal Retirees members have been asking about pension revisions triggered by salary increases from retroactive collective agreements in 2014 and 2018.   On April 30, Federal Retirees met with the national board of directors, all bargaining agents and representatives from…

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Moving Canada toward national standards in long-term care Apr 30, 2021

If you missed our webinar on national standards in long-term care, check out the video recording.     The number of tragic deaths in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic have shamefully stressed the overdue need for urgent action and policy…

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Federal politics in 2021: From budget to election? Apr 28, 2021

If you missed our webinar on the federal political outlook for 2021, don’t worry – the video recording is ready for viewing.   On April 8 at 4 p.m. EST, the National Association of Federal Retirees hosted a live webinar on the outlook for federal politics in 2021, with John…

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National Day of Mourning 2021: Remembering victims of workplace tragedies Apr 28, 2021

April 28 is the National Day of Mourning in Canada, an opportunity to reflect on workplace safety.   The National Day of Mourning, or Workers’ Mourning Day, is observed in Canada on April 28. The National Day of mourning is…

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Federal Retirees announces appointment of new CEO Apr 26, 2021

Federal Retirees is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Pizzino as its new CEO. “On behalf of the national board of directors, and following an extensive executive search and selection process, I am delighted to announce the appointment of…

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