New Treasury Board president: looking forward to new leadership
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) welcomes Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor as the new Treasury Board president. We look forward to building a robust relationship with President Petitpas Taylor to address some key issues for our members, including the failed return-to-office mandate, the injury crisis affecting Parliamentary interpreters, and ongoing Phoenix payment issues that continue to affect thousands of workers. Addressing the needs of Black and Indigenous workers – and workers from other equity-deserving groups – for more inclusive and equitable workplaces also remains a top CAPE priority.
Budget reductions and employment protection
In the midst of the federal government’s budget cuts, CAPE has made opposing job losses a top priority, urging the government to explore alternative cost-saving options. These…
CAPE stands with CUPW after government ends strike
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees is disheartened to see the federal government once again override the rights of workers in this country, after asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order post office employees back to work.
CLC Lobby Day: CAPE advocates for remote work and federal interpreters
On November 26, CAPE participated in the annual Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Lobby Day, a unique opportunity for union members to learn firsthand about the political process…
Protect Public Sector Pensions
The Liberal Government’s decision to raid surplus funds from the Federal Public Service Pension Plan threatens the retirement security of over 700,000 workers. These funds were…
PRESS RELEASE : Federal unions call on Treasury Board to uphold the Indigenous exception to return-to-office mandate
Ottawa, December 3, 2024 – In a clear violation of the established direction allowing flexibility for Indigenous federal employees to work r e motely, many Indigenous employees…
PRESS RELEASE: CAPE is urging Treasury Board to ensure $1.9B public pension surplus benefits federal workers
OTTAWA – The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) is urging the Treasury Board to ensure a surplus of $1.9 billion announced in March (and any additional growth…
2024 vote results
From November 18 to November 29, pursuant to CAPE’s Constitution and Bylaws, all members in good standing were invited to vote on the proposed resolutions, to approve the budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and the association’s financial statements for 2023. Here's a complete breakdown of the results.
It’s time to vote
Pursuant to CAPE’s Constitution and Bylaws, all members in good standing are asked to vote on the proposed resolutions, and to approve the budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and the association’s financial statements for 2023.
Solidarity with CUPW workers
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) stands in solidarity with its 55,000 siblings at the Canadian Union for Postal Workers (CUPW) who have gone on strike today.
