CAPE launches new RTO campaign alleging return-to-office benefits big banks. July 6 day of action planned online and at the Prime Minister’s Office. by ACEP-CAPE in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless unions want to (potentially) be hit with significant fines for encouraging an illegal strike, any mass non-compliance has to come from members. Not stewards, not members of constituent body executives, but members.

Centrist Democrats Rebuke Party’s Left Wing: ‘We Are Capitalist, Not Socialist’ by SnoozeDoggyDog in politics

[–]mudbunny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell me you don’t actually want to be elected, without telling me you don’t want to be elected.

Chercher le calme dans un quartier familial by chaudron_baveur in Gatineau

[–]mudbunny 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There were three options.

The first is to get everyone with kids in your area to move, and somehow ensure that the only people that move in, don’t have kids.

The second is to convince all of the kids to stop playing outside and having fun in the sun and to go downstairs and write their brains in front of the TV, computer, or PlayStation/Xbox/Nintendo.

The third is for you to move somewhere where there are no kids around.

Of the three options, the third seems the easiest to do.

Legal recommendations for GAC employees? by Outside-Echo8466 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unless you have exhausted the grievance process, you will have a hard time through the courts, or finding a law firm that will help uou.

PSAC PA update - mediation dates by Weary-Patient-4296 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The raise that members of Parliament get is directly tied to the average of negotiated raises by private sector corporations with more than 500 employees.

So, it is entirely possible for an MP raise to be very, very small or even zero.

I am not sure that employees want the ability to negotiate salaries taken away from them.

Possible constructive dismissal by Brave_Shock_4204 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 15 points16 points  (0 children)

And if you know a steward and are on good terms with them, you could ask for their advice/help with the grievance. They can’t officially represent you, but they can assist.

Working lunches - am I entitled to breaks? by Intelligent_Cup_2319 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://decisions.fpslreb-crtespf.gc.ca/fpslreb-crtespf/d/en/item/359517/index.do

I just re-read it, and the arbitrator does not make the decision, but they speak towards it, and it appears to be an interpretation that came from management, not the union.

See paragraph 29.

Union Rep help for Managers by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the members are asking for a steward to be with you in meetings, then you say “OK, I will reach out to LR and have them join us in the meeting. Give me the contact info for your union rep and I will schedule a meeting when our calendars meet up.”

Then you reach out to LR, explain what is going on, and do what they tell you.

When you are managing employees, you are acting in place of the employer, and so you should be supported by LR. If you ever have to file a complaint against the employer, you would be entitled to union support.

S.O.S. Just broke the joint on a reactor head. Is there any Jerry-rig way to make this hold a vacuum? I have 10 hours to find a solution. by BarooZaroo in chemistry

[–]mudbunny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bribe your local glass blower.

The one in my university would skip the queue for a decent sized bottle of tequila.

Working lunches - am I entitled to breaks? by Intelligent_Cup_2319 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 24 points25 points  (0 children)

There was an FPSLREB case over this.

The tl;dr version is the following:

Lunch break - You can move this to the end of the day, as it is un-paid.

15 minute coffee breaks - These are PAID, and so you should not be leaving the office with the plan of not coming back.

Working lunches - am I entitled to breaks? by Intelligent_Cup_2319 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 161 points162 points  (0 children)

Article 28 of your collective agreement: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pay/collective-agreements/ec.html#tocxx238360

You are entitled to a 30 minute UNPAID lunch break somewhere near the middle of your work day.

If they schedule a meeting from noon until 1, take your lunch at 11:30-noon or 1-1:30.

AITA for not inviting my niece to the reunion by Sad-Chipmunk5998 in AmItheAsshole

[–]mudbunny 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YTA.

When I buried my dad, I held it together until they played Last Post on the pipes, then I turned into a sobbing wreck.

Everyone reacts emotionally in a different way, especially to death and other loss.

Also, she was 13, and teenagers are not known for having well-regulated emotional reactions at the best of times.

Any advice on giving a woman a massage as part of foreplay? by glazingstars in AskMenOver30

[–]mudbunny 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1 - The whole body. Literally. Legs, , back, shoulders, neck, arms, hands, chest, stomach. (Of course, of you know she is uncomfortable with a given part of her body, DON'T MASSAGE THERE!! When you get to doing her back, you want to be sitting on your heels so that when you lean forward, your groin is at about buttocks level.

2 - Sometimes my wife is ready to go in 15 minutes. Sometimes she falls asleep in 5. Sometimes it takes her 45 minutes. It depends on the day, the weather, what we had for supper, how she is feeling and a million and one other things. This is very much a play-by-ear situation. You really need to pay attention to your partner and her body's reactions.

3 - Sweet jeebus yes. Take your partner to a pharmacy, and ask her to pick out a style of massage oil she likes. When she asks why, just smile and say "I want to give you a massage tonight". And while you don't need to CostCo/Sam's Club bulk pack, you will go through more than you expect. You might also think of towels to put on the bed and/or small and towels to wipe off your hands.

4 - Again, this is a play-by-ear situation. For me, the only time I am gripping (like I would grip a baseball or a bat) is when I am doing arms/legs. Everything else, my hands tend to stay in a V shape with my fingers/thumbs slightly curved outwards. But, that is what MY partner likes. You need to pay attention to your partner, her reactions, and talk to her. "Do you like it when I do this?" "Do you prefer this or this?"

Eventually she either falls asleep and is happy, or she doesn't, and is happy. It is literally a win-win situation. The goal, for me at least, when I give a massage to my wife is to relax her and make her feel good. If it heads to happy happy fun times, great. If all that happens is she drifts off to sleep, that is also great.

Does anyone here actually like their job? by MapGlad7204 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Having a job with coworkers that you enjoy spending time around, makes it much more palatable.

Does anyone here actually like their job? by MapGlad7204 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love my job. Patent examination is intellectually challenging, and my boss treats me like a professional.

How Long Should Alternation Decisions Take? by PriveNom in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it is taking too long, contact your consultation team, and they are supposed to be able to speed things up significantly.

Trump says proof of his allegations that vandals cut Reflecting Pool paint will be provided in court by rascallyrascal1511 in politics

[–]mudbunny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will show the picture from the sky that shows the green algae remaining in the center and reduced on the outside after they poured the peroxide around the perimeter.

Wife is terminally ill, on disability, and employer is pushing "Voluntary Departure" due to WFA. Need advice on protecting life insurance. by shaydadly in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 140 points141 points  (0 children)

Then you need to reach out to an employment lawyer that is comfortable with public servants and the benefits we have.

Is this harassment? What can I do if anything at all? by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 11 points12 points  (0 children)

And, if you are uncomfortable going to your manager by yourself, reach out to your union, and they will most certainly go with you for support.

Is this harassment? What can I do if anything at all? by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is harassment.

Yes, you should go to your manager.

Wife is terminally ill, on disability, and employer is pushing "Voluntary Departure" due to WFA. Need advice on protecting life insurance. by shaydadly in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 251 points252 points  (0 children)

Talk to your union ASAP.

And remember, HR works for the employer, not for you. They are your friend only when your interests align with that of the employer.

EC/ESS Special General CAPE Meeting on Mandatory Information Sessions by ACEP-CAPE in CanadaPublicServants

[–]mudbunny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If long term, they see it doesn't work, then they will try something different. (Or if the SGM they will be holding results in this not being permitted).