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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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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In its appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, Federal Retirees emphasized the importance of effective, relevant commemoration for all veterans. In May, National Association of Federal Retirees president Jean-Guy Soulière and advocacy director Sayward…
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Left to right: Cynthia Foreman, Winnipeg and district branch advocacy contact and Manitoba advocacy program officer; Terry Duguid, member of Parliament for Winnipeg South; Ceci O’Flaherty, Winnipeg and district branch president; Paula Nygard, branch services coordinator for Manitoba; and Lacey…
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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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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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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 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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PSHCP renewal discussions are underway and Federal Retirees is prepared to advocate for meaningful and affordable proposals that meet pensioners’ needs. The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) covers most active public service workers and retirees, as well as…
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Federal Retirees’ president has a message of thanks for our team of volunteers – and for all volunteers – during National Volunteer Week 2021. Like you, I am a volunteer and have been in one organization or another for…
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National Volunteer Week takes place from April 18 to 24, 2021. National Volunteer Week, April 18 – 24, is an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers and all the wonderful work they do every day. Even during this challenging time,…
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Alberta NDP’s seniors critic and former seniors minister, Lori Sigurdson announces the introduction of Bill 215: Seniors Advocate Act, with the support of Rick Brick, Federal Retirees district director in the Prairies and Northwest Territories. On April 15, Alberta…
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