A federal public service union sent a survey to some members asking how they would be impacted should the Conservatives form government after the next general election..The survey was sent from the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) to some Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees..The survey asked respondents if they think a Conservative government would have a positive or negative impact on matters like pension and pension plans, professional and personal life balance, working conditions and parental/caregiver leaves. .Respondents were also asked how a Conservative government would impact job security, sick leave, salary, the flexibility of work arrangements, and the federal public service as a whole..Respondents could select the impact of a Conservative government using one of four categories: 'positive impact', 'negative impact', 'it wouldn’t change much,' or 'uncertain/I don't know.'.A CRA employee shared the survey with the Western Standard. .With over 60,000 members, PIPSC says it’s the largest union in Canada representing scientists and professionals employed by the federal government. .“The Institute was founded to protect the interests of professional public employees,” its website reads..The current Liberal government holds only a minority, meaning an election could be called at any time, but the NDP have promised to prop up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government until 2025 in return for the Liberals moving on NDP policies. .Currently, the Conservative Party of Canada is in the midst of a leadership race. The next leaders’ debate will be held in Edmonton on Wednesday.
A federal public service union sent a survey to some members asking how they would be impacted should the Conservatives form government after the next general election..The survey was sent from the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) to some Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees..The survey asked respondents if they think a Conservative government would have a positive or negative impact on matters like pension and pension plans, professional and personal life balance, working conditions and parental/caregiver leaves. .Respondents were also asked how a Conservative government would impact job security, sick leave, salary, the flexibility of work arrangements, and the federal public service as a whole..Respondents could select the impact of a Conservative government using one of four categories: 'positive impact', 'negative impact', 'it wouldn’t change much,' or 'uncertain/I don't know.'.A CRA employee shared the survey with the Western Standard. .With over 60,000 members, PIPSC says it’s the largest union in Canada representing scientists and professionals employed by the federal government. .“The Institute was founded to protect the interests of professional public employees,” its website reads..The current Liberal government holds only a minority, meaning an election could be called at any time, but the NDP have promised to prop up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government until 2025 in return for the Liberals moving on NDP policies. .Currently, the Conservative Party of Canada is in the midst of a leadership race. The next leaders’ debate will be held in Edmonton on Wednesday.