NEW DELHI - 2013 APPLICANTS.

[skas13]

Tweed from Michelle Zilio

" Hoping for more detail (re: these alleged effects) from PAFSO. Story is there appears to be a disagreement between the 2 sides.5:21pm - 24 Jul 13"

Doesn't look good.

This has to do with another matter than the strike. PAFSO is stating that diplomatic visits were affected and the gov't is saying that zero ministerial/diplomatic visits were affected by the strike. They are not discussing the arbitration agreements.

 

[RD.NewDelhi]

I think you are right my friend. This is probably their internal strategy, hurt the economy by stopping in-flow of immigrants who bring cash with them and invest, purchase, spend, etc.

YET still keep working on new applications by processing PPR's... very smart indeed!

exactly -- Smartheads they are!!

 

[RD.NewDelhi]

u know what I feel lot of ppl have already got dm...but they are waiting for the strike to be called off....once anything works out im sure one after another ppl will get dm

Amen!!

 

[Gauti]

ok that wasn't funny....everyone is waiting to hear something... eagerly .... I really thought the strike was called off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Guy’s “RD.NewDelhi” “ Myrah7”
sorry if I hurt your feelings.
Actually one of my kamina dost text me that exact thing.
menu yaar gussa e barra aa geya,


anyways hope for the best,
because best is always with the best,
​

 

[Skrashi]

Goooooooood News guys....

the wait is over......!

Strike Called offff !!!!!


Now peyaj will be only 35 rs kg.....

did i mentioned Transport Strike LOL....!!!!
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Since 7 months I m waiting to see some change n every min I m thinking about visa so that I can be with my husband.
N you r making joke of it.....

 

[harinder1827]

pafso
i cant even access their fb page ...block kar dia pafso ne

 

[zormas]

I am able to access the PAFSO Facebook page...so not sure how some people are getting blocked?

 

[suban]

pafso
i cant even access their fb page ...block kar dia pafso ne

but i can still access it. i need to use more harsh words to get blocked..looks like so

 

[RD.NewDelhi]

but i can still access it. i need to use more harsh words to get blocked..looks like so

i am unable to

 

[JN 009]

Goooooooood News guys....

the wait is over......!

Strike Called offff !!!!!


Now peyaj will be only 35 rs kg.....

did i mentioned Transport Strike LOL....!!!!

Guys

Sentiments are running high. Everybody is emotionally and mentally disturbed during this period of crisis (ongoing strike)

Unknowingly we may hurt or disturb any individual by making such statements.

Kind request to everybody to make statements which are responsible and authentic.

 

[harinder1827]

but i can still access it. i need to use more harsh words to get blocked..looks like so

i just said go back to work n they

 

[canz]

i just said go back to work n they

mein tan kujh v nhi likhya ohna di fb page te nd ohna meinu v block kr shdya

 

[RD.NewDelhi]

mein tan kujh v nhi likhya ohna di fb page te nd ohna meinu v block kr shdya

me v. lol

 

[singh_j]

PAFSO Strike Action

July 23, 2013

Here is an update on strike action by the members of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO). If you have any questions concerning the impact of this strike on your work, do not hesitate to contact your labour relations officer at CAPE’s national office.

Continued job action by Foreign Service officers and implications for EC group members

We thought it was important to provide an update on recent developments regarding job action by members of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO).

Recent developments

As you may know, PAFSO job action has now entered its fourth month.

Since June 6, PAFSO has escalated its service withdrawals to encompass hundreds of employees in dozens of work locations in Canada and abroad. This follows a collapse of talks on June 5 during which the employer decided not to revise its pay offer, again presenting the same offer to PAFSO that had been on the table since negotiations began 20 months earlier. PAFSO was advised that this decision has been made at the highest political level.

As a result, PAFSO's job action strategy is now aimed at disrupting all Cabinet-level international priorities and travel (including that of the Prime Minister) as well as visa and immigration processing at Canada's major processing centres abroad. As of early July, the effects of this strike on Government business and the Canadian economy are increasingly severe and mounting. We understand that barring meaningful engagement by the Government at the negotiating table, it is PAFSO's intention to continue to exert maximum pressure throughout the summer and into the fall if necessary.

The Employer: Creating Confusion

It has been difficult for our members at DFAIT and now DFATD to understand how they can support their PAFSO colleagues. The employer has refused to provide CAPE with a current and updated list of EC bargaining unit members in the department. The clear line that normally exists between employees who are members of CAPE and employees who are members of PAFSO has been smudged. Striking PAFSO members have invited employees to join their strike action believing at times that they are PAFSO members when that has yet to be confirmed.

This lack of clarity has led to some friction and resentment on both sides, not for lack of solidarity but for lack of clarity which is entirely the employer’s making. CAPE has filed an application to the Public Service Labour Relations Board on April 12, 2013. And CAPE has repeatedly asked the department to sit down and talk on this matter and other urgent matters. Yet, even today the employer refuses to cooperate. It is difficult to understand what positive outcome could come from this lack of collaboration.

In spite of the employer’s action or lack of, we ask that all CAPE members show support for their PAFSO colleagues by writing to their Member of Parliament and by asking that that pressure be placed on the employer to sit down and engage in real negotiations.

DFATD

All EC members at DFATD: We ask all CAPE members to continue to show support for PAFSO members who are on strike and to respect the lawful job action process by not attempting to perform any of the duties of striking FS employees. If directed by your supervisor to do so, you should refer them to your department's own Guide for Strike Preparation, which states clearly that "Employees in other bargaining units should not be asked to perform duties of employees on strike." If your supervisor persists, please contact your CAPE labour relations officer for guidance.

In closing, we wish to thank all members for their continuing support and solidarity for our Foreign Service colleagues. Please contact your labour relations officer should you have any questions concerning these or other implications of PAFSO job action for you and your work.

 

[RD.NewDelhi]

Any update guys??