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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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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Monday’s budget, the first in two years, offers Canadians a peek behind the curtain – at the government’s post-pandemic priorities. Monday’s federal budget was massive. Its English version 739 pages, its spending unprecedented. It was full of firsts – the…
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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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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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Make your voice heard! Health Standards Organization (HSO) wants to know your thoughts about national standards for long-term care in Canada. The Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Health Standards Organization (HSO), and Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) are collaborating…
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Winning 22 of 40 seats, Andrew Furey’s Liberal Party claimed a slim majority government in Newfoundland and Labrador’s recent election. On March 25, two and a half months after the election was first called, the results of the Newfoundland…
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