Union heads worry too much left up to ‘discretion’ in public service back-to-workplace plan

'Deputy heads of departments have received guidance on how to respond to this easing of restrictions to support plans to increase access to federal workplaces,' according to Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos.

President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured on June 15, speaks with reporters at a media availability in West Block to update Canadians on the response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

News

BY MIKE LAPOINTE

June 24, 2020

Following weeks of consultation and the release of departmental guidelines on the easing of workplace restrictions for tens of thousands of public service workers, heads of federal departments and agencies are now planning for eventual increased access to federal worksites. But the president of Can...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy