Bargaining news

Bargaining news

Updates

January
23

23
January

TC bargaining: Pushing back for fair wages, telework, and safer workplaces [1]

Our TC bargaining team met on January 20 and returned to the bargaining table with Treasury Board on January 21–22, 2026, to advance members’ priorities.

January
23

23
January

EB bargaining: Our bargaining team pushes employer for a clear mandate [2]

Our EB bargaining team returned to the table with Treasury Board on January 21–22

January
23

23
January

Federal cuts hit core services as thousands of PSAC members receive affected notices [3]

More than 5,000 federal public service workers represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) received workforce adjustment notices this week, warning they may lose their jobs as the federal government accelerates deep cuts that will weaken critical public services

January
16

16
January

Treasury Board launches alternation platform for workers [4]

Treasury Board has officially launched its alternation platform on the TBS Applications Portal (accessible only on the Government of Canada network) for federal public service workers interested in accessing the alternation process outlined under the Workforce Adjustment Appendix.

January
16

16
January

PSAC warns widespread public service cuts threaten critical services across Canada [5]

PSAC is raising serious concerns over ongoing public service cuts, with 1,775 workforce adjustment notices issued to PSAC members across the federal public service this week alone. The latest notices impact departments that provide critical services, including national statistics, IT infrastructure, and economic development.

December
12

12
December

EB bargaining team pushes for fair pay, secure pensions, and improved leave [6]

Our EB bargaining team returned to the table with Treasury Board, December 3-4, and submitted a comprehensive monetary package that includes a general economic increase of 4.75% per year over a three-year agreement and EB-specific market adjustments. Our team also called for additional adjustments to allowances for all subgroups.

December
12

12
December

TC bargaining team tables comprehensive wage proposal and continues fight for fair wages, pensions, and job security [7]

The Technical Services (TC) bargaining team focused most of their time on compensation when they returned to the bargaining table with the Treasury Board on December 10–11.

December
12

12
December

SV members submit proposals for market‑based salary increases and fair pensions [8]

Going into this round of bargaining with Treasury Board, the Operational Services (SV) team set clear priorities on wages and working conditions for members. PSAC’s new monetary package puts salaries at the forefront, with general economic increases of 4.75% per year over a three‑year agreement.

December
12

12
December

PA bargaining team fights for fair wages, pensions, and remote work protections [9]

The PA bargaining team returned to the table with Treasury Board, December 3–4, and submitted a comprehensive monetary package that includes a general economic increase of 4.75% per year over a three-year agreement. Our team also called for a 7% market adjustment for all PA classifications to close longstanding pay gaps with comparable workers in the federal public service.

December
12

12
December

PSAC’s first national trades roundtable builds momentum for change [10]

PSAC members from across the country met in Ottawa on November 26 and 27 for the first-ever national trades roundtable to discuss key issues impacting trades workers in the federal public service.

December
5

5
December

Treasury Board bargaining: No remote work changes while we're at the table [11]

A recently leaked Treasury Board document suggests the government is considering forcing fede

December
5

5
December

Cuts at Natural Resources Canada put critical environmental protections at risk and weaken public services [12]

More than 200 PSAC members at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) received notices this week warning they may lose their jobs as the federal government pushes ahead with its plan to slash critical public services and cut another 30,000 federal public service workers over the next three years.

December
4

4
December

Workforce adjustment: PSAC launches new video explaining the process and your rights [13]

Whether you’ve already received an affected notice, are supporting a friend or coworker, or just want to be ready for what’s coming, you don’t have to navigate job cuts alone.

December
3

3
December

Early retirement and pension waivers: What you need to know as a federal public service worker [14]

Although the government hasn’t announced the full scope, timing, or locations of these cuts, you should understand your rights and your options as PSAC continues to fight these cuts and defend your rights under the collective agreement.

November
10

10
November

PSAC seeks clarification from Treasury Board and CRA on early retirement incentive [15]

Given that we are currently in negotiations with both Treasury Board and the Canada Revenue Agency for new collective agreements, and given their obligations under those collective agreements, PSAC has contacted both employers regarding this announcement.