Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board

Wiz Announces FedRAMP "In Process" Milestone

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud security leader Wiz is actively working towards Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization and has achieved the "in process" milestone on the FedRAMP Marketplace.

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  • NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud security leader Wiz is actively working towards Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization and has achieved the "in process" milestone on the FedRAMP Marketplace.
  • For these reasons we are loudly stating our intent to offer a FedRAMP authorized product, while celebrating this latest milestone."
  • As such, these organizations stand to gain great benefit from the blend of visibility, security, and agility that Wiz enables.
  • Industry certifications Wiz currently holds include SOC2 Type 2, SOC3, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, HIPAA, and CyberGRX.

Statement - Government of Canada to Begin Mediation with Public Service Alliance of Canada Next Week

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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The mediated negotiations follow recent recommendations from the Public Interest Commissions (PICs), which were established late last year after PSAC declared impasse in the negotiations.

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  • The mediated negotiations follow recent recommendations from the Public Interest Commissions (PICs), which were established late last year after PSAC declared impasse in the negotiations.
  • We also concluded an agreement with all bargaining agents, including the PSAC, on enhancements to the Public Service Health Care Plan.
  • However, we recognize and respect that if an agreement is not reached, public servants have the right to strike.
  • We continue to make every effort to reach agreements at the bargaining table that are fair to public servants and reasonable for taxpayers.

/R E P E A T -- Statement - Final Public Interest Commission Report provides a path for negotiating a fair and reasonable deal for public servants/

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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Notably, the PA report recommends wage increases over three years for all four bargaining units of 1.5% for 2021, 4.5% for 2022, and 3.0% for 2023.

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  • Notably, the PA report recommends wage increases over three years for all four bargaining units of 1.5% for 2021, 4.5% for 2022, and 3.0% for 2023.
  • It also recommends increased allowances for many employees, as well as enhancements to shift premiums, flexibilities and family-related leave.
  • Following guidance from the Public Interest Commissions, we are optimistic that these will be productive discussions.
  • We remain committed to reaching a deal at the table that is fair to employees and reasonable for taxpayers.

Statement - Final Public Interest Commission Report provides a path for negotiating a fair and reasonable deal for public servants

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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Notably, the PA report recommends wage increases over three years for all four bargaining units of 1.5% for 2021, 4.5% for 2022, and 3.0% for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Notably, the PA report recommends wage increases over three years for all four bargaining units of 1.5% for 2021, 4.5% for 2022, and 3.0% for 2023.
  • It also recommends increased allowances for many employees, as well as enhancements to shift premiums, flexibilities and family-related leave.
  • Following guidance from the Public Interest Commissions, we are optimistic that these will be productive discussions.
  • We remain committed to reaching a deal at the table that is fair to employees and reasonable for taxpayers.

Announcement of Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act review task force

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, announced the appointment of an external task force that will explore revisions to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA).

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  • Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, announced the appointment of an external task force that will explore revisions to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA).
  • The nine-member task force's review will consider opportunities to enhance the federal disclosure process and strengthen protections and supports for public servants who come forward to disclose wrongdoing.
  • The act created the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, and also created the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal to address alleged cases of reprisal.
  • Currently, 134 government institutions are subject to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, including departments, separate agencies, Crown corporations and wholly owned subsidiaries, and Agents of Parliament, all of which must establish internal disclosure procedures.

DataRobot Selected by U.S. Department of Defense to Power Government’s AI Initiatives

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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AI Cloud leader DataRobot today announced its selection as an AI partner under a five-year $249 million-ceiling Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC).

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  • AI Cloud leader DataRobot today announced its selection as an AI partner under a five-year $249 million-ceiling Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC).
  • Through this contract, DataRobot is tasked with transforming AI throughout the DoD ecosystem by providing its AI Cloud platform and services to accelerate the governments use of emerging AI technologies including Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Neural Networks (NN).
  • AI has the power to shape the next generation of U.S. Defense operations, ensuring the safety of our citizens, personnel and allies, said Jim Watson, VP, Sales, Federal & Public Sector, DataRobot.
  • DataRobot AI Cloud is the next generation of AI.

Minister Gould announces appointments to Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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OTTAWA, June 27, 2019 /CNW/ -The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) is an independent tribunal that administers the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems for the federal public sector, Parliamentary employees and RCMP members and reservists.

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  • OTTAWA, June 27, 2019 /CNW/ -The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) is an independent tribunal that administers the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems for the federal public sector, Parliamentary employees and RCMP members and reservists.
  • "Arms-length bodies like the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board provide a safe space for employees to address issues.
  • Margaret Shannon brings to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) extensive experience in the fields of labour relations, both within Canada and internationally, as well as employment law and human resources.
  • The Board was created on November 1, 2014, when the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Act came into force.