Update on New Hiring Process

As you are aware, the head of the public service recently emailed public service workers about the new hiring process. Of particular concern are "laterally restricted competitions" which limit certain job postings to lateral transfers only, and do not provide opportunity for upward mobility. 

Understandably, these changes have raised some questions and concerns for many members, especially around issues of fairness, transparency and access to advancement opportunities. 

Your bargaining committee is closely monitoring these developments, and these issues will be on the agenda for upcoming Article 29 meetings with your employer in the coming weeks. We have also requested clarification from the Public Service Agency (PSA), including details around how this new process will operate.

In addition, our legal team is currently reviewing the new hiring policy to determine whether it violates the collective agreement. If it does, we may pursue a policy grievance. In the meantime, members who have been impacted by a laterally restricted competition may wish to consider filing a grievance. 

We will continue to raise your concerns directly with your employer and provide you with updates as we receive them.

In solidarity, 

Your Public Service Bargaining Committee 
 
Paul Finch, President and Committee Chair
Maria Middlemiss, Treasurer
Dean Purdy, Component 1 Vice-President
Kusam Doal, Component 5 Vice-President
Judy Fox-McGuire, Component 6 Vice-President
Mona Dykes, Component 6 Second Representative
DJ Pohl, Component 12 Vice-President
Faith Johnston, Component 12 Second Representative 
Sebastian Kallos, Component 20 Vice-President
Linsay Buss, Lead Negotiator 
Larisa Mills, Staff Representative
Sumiko Marshall, Support Staff

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