On behalf of all of us here at National Office, I wanted to wish all of you a Happy New Year and also take advantage of this opportunity to once again express our gratitude to all of our volunteers. Your…
Read articleAs the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year – our successes, our challenges, and most of all, what we’re grateful for. The National Association of Federal Retirees is sincerely thankful for the goodwill…
Read articleThe Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) legal action, launched earlier this year, is moving forward. On February 27, 2015, a Notice of Application was filed in the Federal Court of Canada on behalf of the Association and some of…
Read articleOn Remembrance Day, the National Association of Federal Retirees recognizes the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of Canada’s veterans and those who continue to serve. We also honour those who have given their lives serving Canadians and helping citizens of other…
Read articleOctober 1st is National Seniors Day, an occasion for all Canadians to pay tribute to the seniors who enrich our communities. Our Association is a proud testament to the accomplishments of our nation’s seniors and speaks to the generosity and…
Read articleMs. Sylvia Ceacero has resigned from her position as CEO of the National Association of Federal Retirees, effective July 31, 2015. We are thankful for Sylvia’s dedication and outstanding contributions over the past six years to the Association’s members, stakeholders,…
Read articleMr. Gary Oberg announced his resignation as President of the Association at the June 2015 Annual Meeting of Members, effective July 10, 2015. Similarly, Association vice president Marie Bergeron announced her resignation as vice president, effective August 31, 2015, but…
Read article“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” Author Unknown The week of April 12th to April 18th marks National Volunteer Week — an ideal time to recognize and celebrate all of the wonderful work our volunteers…
Read articleOn February 27, 2015, the law firm Gowling Henderson Lafleur LLP filed a Notice of Application in the Federal Court of Canada on behalf of the National Association of Federal Retirees and some of its members. The Notice of Application…
Read articleThis time of year can be busy. If you thought you didn’t have time, you now have two more weeks to submit a nomination! The final deadline for the Volunteer Recognition Awards nominations has been extended to Monday March 16,…
Read articleWe’ve completely revamped our membership packages including cards for 2015 to reflect our new brand. And, in addition to being part of a more informative membership package, our new membership cards are made of a thicker, more durable plastic that…
Read articleDeadline for Nominations is 4:00 PM EST, Friday, February 27, 2015 “Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer” Author Unknown. At the National Association of Federal Retirees, volunteers are our lifeblood. Over 1,000 volunteers work at the…
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