Mediation
On June 18, 2024, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and the Crown in Right of Ontario (Ministry of the Solicitor General) met to mediate a settlement of a termination grievance. The parties agreed to a case direction outlining the prehearing production and preparation for mediation. The grievance involves
Mediation
The Grievance Settlement Board issued a decision on June 20, 2024, regarding a grievance filed by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (Ranganathan) against the Crown in Right of Ontario (Ministry of the Solicitor General) Employer. The decision pertains to an arbitration under the Crown Employees Collective Bargaining Act, following
Social services
The Public Service Association (PSA) has expressed deep concern over the Government's plan to restrict public sector workers' fundamental right to strike, citing a statement made by Public Service Minister Judith Collins in Parliament. In response to questions from Camilla Belich, Collins stated that the Government is
Social services
The Grievance Settlement Board, in a decision made on June 17, 2024, addressed the issue of accommodating medical needs in the workplace. The case involved Ms. Joan McCormack, a Court Client Representative employed by the Ontario Public Service, who had filed two grievances alleging that the employer's refusal
Mediation
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has made a decision in the case of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Applicant v The Crown in Right of Ontario, Responding Party v Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario ("AMAPCEO"), Intervenor. The case has been ongoing since
Social services
As governments continue to navigate the complexities of the digital age, agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force in public service delivery. These intelligent agents can provide real-time insights, predictive analytics, and data-driven recommendations, enabling government leaders to make more informed and effective decisions. From improving traffic
Social services
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has issued a decision on October 1, 2024, in a case involving the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA), the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group - Brockville Mental Health Centre (ROHCG), and the Ontario Public Service Employees' Union (OPSEU). The decision was made by
Social services
The 2025 People Matter Survey has opened today, providing NT Public Sector employees with the opportunity to have their say about their workplace experience. Minister for Public Service Jo Hersey is encouraging workers to participate, emphasizing the survey's importance in driving workplace improvement and enhancing service delivery across
Local government
Residents of Malumfashi Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State have been living in fear as armed gangs have taken over the communities, leaving a trail of terror and destruction in their wake. On Thursday evening, a local government official, Aminu "Over-Over", was shot dead at his farm,
Social services
On May 13, 2025, RG&E notified the New York State Public Service Commission of an excavator damage to a natural gas facility at 5 Woodrow Dr., Pavilion. The incident resulted in an uncontrolled release of natural gas, affecting 13 unscheduled customer service interruptions. Despite no reports of injuries
Social services
The Trump administration has proposed a major overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which would cut off workers from the program if their employer is found to be engaged in activities with a "substantial illegal purpose." The proposal targets non-profits and government bodies that work
Social services
The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to revamp the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which was created by Congress in 2007 to encourage college graduates to enter lower-paying public service fields. The new proposal would expand the definition of "illegal activity" to include organizations that work with
