COMING DEAR…
by Laurel Pardy
Update on FS Restructuring and Foreign Service Directives
by Peter Cenne
TRUST AND CONFIDENCE
We have been told that changes to the Foreign Service (FS) classification system are necessary. PAFSO says so; and Senior Management now says so too. But — are they both talking about the same thing?
The Political-Economic Relations Program:
by John Halstead
Exercise Your Rights
Members should now have received a copy of the new FS Collective Agreement. If not, you may obtain one from ABE (Employee Relations) which is responsible for its distribution. Please review the changes in the new contract to become familiar with the…
Letters // Correspondance
This photo suggests that the people of Wall, South Dakota (where the sign is posted) retain an understandable caution when it comes to diplomats. Would that the Treasury Board shared their intimidation.
Political Rights for Public Servants: “A Delicate Balance”
The issue of political rights for public servants has long been a matter of considerable debate resulting primarily from two competing philosophies. On the one hand, the tradition of a politically neutral and impartial public service is viewed as an essential component…
New RRSP Calculation Method in 1991
As a result of changes to the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) legislation on 1 January 1991, all foreign service officers may now make a deductible contribution of at least $1,000 a year to an RRSP. Those who earned between $28,900 and…
The Diplomat’s Union
On posting to Brazil, I found that one of the fastest ways to get a reaction from Latin American diplomats was to introduce myself as a “sindicalista”, or “member of the Canadian diplomats’ union”. The concept of an elite profession being unionized…
PAFSO News // Nouvelles de l’APASE
It is clear that 1991 will prove to be a busy and challenging year for PAFSO as the Association will be involved in a number of important issues. These issues include: the upcoming contract negotiations with the Treasury Board; the Foreign Service…
