Does judicial independence empower Courts to conduct their proceedings in a way that puts the health and safety of justice participants at risk?

Does judicial independence empower Courts to conduct their proceedings in a way that puts the health and safety of justice participants at risk?

The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC), as the exclusive bargaining agent for approximately 2,600 lawyers employed by the government of Canada with a primary function to uphold and respect the rule of law, is very concerned with the ongoing protests in the National Capital Region and other cities across the country.

The Association of Justice Counsel (AJC), as the exclusive bargaining agent for approximately 2,600 lawyers employed by the government of Canada with a primary function to uphold and respect the rule of law, is very concerned with the ongoing protests in the National Capital Region and other cities across the country.

In response to a recent DOJ consultation on staffing policies, we have compiled a list of the reported issues and perceptions, along with an accompanying list of recommendations for departmental consideration as they contemplate changes to their staffing processes and how best to eliminate systemic barriers.

In response to a recent DOJ consultation on staffing policies, we have compiled a list of the reported issues and perceptions, along with an accompanying list of recommendations for departmental consideration as they contemplate changes to their staffing processes and how best to eliminate systemic barriers.

The National Joint Council bargaining agents signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Employer on the cash-out of excess vacation leave.

The National Joint Council bargaining agents signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Employer on the cash-out of excess vacation leave.

The 2019 Memorandum of Agreement on Phoenix Damages, to which the AJC is a party, includes a catch-up clause which provides that the parties to the agreement will receive any additional benefits that may be negotiated by other federal unions.

The 2019 Memorandum of Agreement on Phoenix Damages, to which the AJC is a party, includes a catch-up clause which provides that the parties to the agreement will receive any additional benefits that may be negotiated by other federal unions.

The results are in from the 2020 Membership Survey. Here’s a summary of what we learned from your responses.

The results are in from the 2020 Membership Survey. Here’s a summary of what we learned from your responses.

The AJC continues to put your health, safety and well-being at the core of all that we do.

The AJC continues to put your health, safety and well-being at the core of all that we do.

As you may be aware, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has reached their own agreement on Phoenix damages for their members.