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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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Federal Retirees speaks to Commons Veterans Affairs committee about the future of commemoration May 25, 2021

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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Advocacy Spotlight: Winnipeg branch focuses on election readiness May 10, 2021

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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Moving Canada toward national standards in long-term care April 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? April 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 April 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 April 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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PSHCP renewal update – Working to improve and strengthen your health care plan April 23, 2021

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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National Volunteer Week 2021: A letter from our president April 19, 2021

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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Making magic together April 16, 2021

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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Private members bill introduced to create independent seniors’ advocate April 16, 2021

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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Double memberships with Federal Retirees April 15, 2021

Federal Retirees memberships are better together! Extend all the perks of membership to your partner by turning your single membership into a double.   Federal Retirees offers two types of memberships — single memberships for individuals and double memberships for…

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