Event recap: From Solidarity to Strength - How to Build Black Worker Power in Federal Public Sector Unions
In February, to honour and recognize Black History Month, CAPE partnered with the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) and the Union of National Employees (UNE) to host a discussion on barriers to, and strategies for, building Black leadership and power in our unions.
CAPE statement – Liberal leadership result
CAPE offers congratulations to Mark Carney, who was announced as the winner of the Liberal leadership race last night and will soon assume the role of prime minister. We look forward to working with him to strengthen and protect Canada’s federal public sector in the face of an unprecedented national crisis.
Request to make a donation on behalf of CAPE
Requestor: Nathan Prier, CAPE National President ( president@acep-cape.ca ) Organization for which donation is requested: Fondation Collège des Hauts Sommets Status: Charitable…
Volunteer for the Election and Resolutions Committee, cohort 2025!
We are seeking dedicated members to serve on the Elections and Resolutions Committee Cohort 2025! If you have a strong commitment to fairness, democracy, and integrity, have an…
Press release: Phoenix Pay System Turns Nine: The Billion-Dollar Breakdown
For nine years, the Phoenix Pay System has stood as a stark warning about the true costs of outsourcing critical government services. What began as a $5.8 million contract with IBM has now ballooned to over $650 million through more than 50 contract amendments - all while failing to deliver its basic function of paying public servants correctly and on time.
Heads-up! We are moving to Action Network
We are excited to announce that we will soon transition to using Action Network as our new email service. This change will enable us to improve the way we communicate and share…
In memory of Caroline Pageau
1964-2025 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Caroline Pageau, CAPE TR vice-president, passed away on January 1, 2025, after fighting a long illness. Caroline was a…
Join CAPE’s Women’s Health and Menopause Working Group!
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) recently received a mandate from its membership to raise awareness of menopause and improve accommodations for menopause and women’s health in federal public sector workplaces.
Workforce adjustment guide for members
As you may be aware, workforce adjustment (WFA) measures have begun rolling out across federal departments and agencies as the employer seeks to reduce operational costs. These…
Joint statement: United for Jobs, Families, and Workers: Canadian Federal Unions Condemn U.S. Tariffs
As the U.S. government moves forward with harmful tariffs on Canadian goods, we at ACFO, CAPE and PIPSC stand united in condemning these measures and their devastating impact on Canadian jobs, families, and businesses. These tariffs threaten economic stability and labour. We will not stand by as working people bear the burden.
