People enter the federal government's C.D. Howe Building in downtown Ottawa on Jan. 11, 2024.
People enter the federal government's C.D. Howe Building in downtown Ottawa on Jan. 11, 2024. Unions representing federal public servants say the government needs to do more to address dissatisfaction among the workforce after a recent report found some employees are unable to feel pride in their work.
Alex Silas is regional executive vice-president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada for the National Capital Region. The report notes "public servants must provide frank and professional advice, without partisan considerations or fear of criticism or political reprisals." Some participants noted a feeling of censorship that "includes having a social media presence that is aligned with values and ethics principles."
"Which makes it very hard for us as unions to provide guidance and to serve our members and for the public servants to know what is and isn't OK," said Jennifer Carr, adding she hopes it wasn't merely a "performative exercise."
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