Last week, September 14-16, there were talks with Treasury Board for the EB Group team. During the meeting, the PSAC focused on expanding a range of leave options and potential flexible work arrangements.

PSAC proposed several improvements regarding the following leaves:

  • Enhancing sick leave 
  • Expanding leave for family-related responsibilities
  • Strengthening injury on duty leave
  • Providing leave for medical appointments

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For flexible working arrangements, Treasury Board is exploring is exploring non-traditional working hours. This initiative involves changes for our members and it must be implemented fairly, made accessible and entirely voluntary.

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The EB team returns to the table November 8-10. The common issues table will meet on September 27-29.