Description: The federal government wants to look at “changes to the labour relations regime,” including sick leave, pensions and compensation, to help balance the budget.

Source: CBC

Date: 03/21/2013

Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/03/21/ottawa-public-servant-sick-benefits.html

Related links:

• Winnipeg Free Press editorial
• Federal budget
• Public Service Alliance of Canada media release
• Earlier story

Questions for discussion:

• Describe briefly the current federal sick leave provisions.
• What arguments do these stories and editorials give for renegotiating sick leave provisions?
• What arguments does PSCA make for keeping things the way they are?
• Which do you think are the most persuasive arguments?
• How do you think this situation will be resolved?