Three federal unions have launched a new national campaign to promote remote work for millions across Canada.
It was launched by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC).
Representing more than 330,000 workers, these unions highlight the benefits of remote work. The main focus? More productivity, less congested roads, reduced pollution and better work-life balance for families.
“We are also calling on the public to join the movement and support remote work — not just for the federal public service, but as a new norm for workplaces across the country,” the unions said.
The President of PSAC stated: “Flexible work arrangements allow us to build the modern, productive public service of tomorrow.”
Last September, the federal government introduced new rules for hybrid work. They required employees in the core public administration to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.
Meanwhile, executives are expected to be on-site a minimum of four days a week. The rules apply to 282,152 employees in the core public service.
Federal unions are urging the government to adopt flexible work arrangements, allowing workers to be more productive.
Additionally, a PSAC survey found that 90% of workers want to either work remotely as much as possible or have a flexible option.