Jennifer Carr, president of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, emphasized the importance of persistence in opposition, stating, 'We may not win this tomorrow. We may not win this next week. But if we continue to fight, this is the new future of work for federal public servants and for workers everywhere.' Her words underscore the challenges ahead as public servants navigate the new workplace policies.
Treasury Board President Anita Anand maintained, 'Ottawa has the jurisdiction to make the changes and hybrid work arrangements aren't in the collective agreements with the unions.' This assertion adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing disputes between the government and public service unions over the new in-office requirements.
Despite the unions' 'summer of discontent' campaign, the Treasury Board clarified that the court's decision to hear the case 'does not affect the decision on increased in-person presence.' This statement demonstrates the government's determination to proceed with the policy despite legal challenges.
Carr stated, 'The rule from a union is always obey and then grieve,' emphasizing the necessity for union members to follow the new regulations while simultaneously seeking redress through established grievance processes.
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