Member Guide
Your collective agreement sets out the rights, protections, and working conditions negotiated for members. Use this page to find key topics quickly and open the full agreement when you need the complete language.
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Steward Resource
The PSAC Shop Steward Tool Kit is a practical guide for stewards and members looking for help with representation, grievance basics, unsafe work, harassment, workplace violence, disability, accommodation, and common labour terms.
You have the right to a safe workplace. If something feels unsafe, you can report it and may be able to refuse dangerous work under the agreement.
Paid leave helps you take time off without losing income. See Article 34 for vacation leave, Article 35 for sick leave, and Article 44 for family-related leave.
Unpaid leave options give flexibility when paid leave is not available. See Article 41 for care of family, Article 45 for personal needs, and Article 53 for other reasons.
Know Your Rights
Quick Answers
Yes. Article 44 covers leave with pay for family-related responsibilities, while Article 41 covers leave without pay for the care of family. Which one applies depends on your situation and the length of time needed.
Article 35 covers sick leave with pay. If you have insufficient credits, Article 35.05 says advanced sick leave may be granted at the Employer's discretion, and the union can help review whether another leave option may also apply.
Possibly. Article 41 may apply when the leave is for care of family, and Article 45 covers leave without pay for personal needs, including a period of more than three months but not exceeding one year. Ask the union before relying on it.
Article 22 addresses health and safety, and Article 7 includes the National Joint Council Occupational Health and Safety Directive as part of the agreement. Report the concern right away, document what happened, and contact your union steward.
Start with a steward or local representative. Article 13 recognizes employee representatives, and Article 18 covers the grievance procedure if a concern needs to move into a formal process.
Use the Download PDF link in the banner at the top of this page. These article references are a guide only; always review the complete article wording in the full collective agreement.
Use the Bargaining Tool Kit near the top of this page for a practical overview of the bargaining process, member participation, proposals, mobilization, and how locals can support bargaining work.
Article 18 sets out the grievance procedure. Before filing, write down what happened, keep related emails or documents, note dates and names, and contact the union so timelines and next steps can be reviewed.
Yes. Article 19 addresses no discrimination, including disability and family status. Accommodation may also involve human rights obligations outside the agreement, so contact the union for support before or during the process.
Article 17 covers discipline and says an employee may request an Alliance representative for a disciplinary hearing or decision meeting. Article 13 also recognizes employee representatives. Ask what the meeting is about and contact a steward.
Start with the reason for the leave. Vacation leave is Article 34, sick leave is Article 35, care of family is Article 41, family-related paid leave is Article 44, personal needs leave without pay is Article 45, and other leave may fall under Article 53.
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