Bargaining news

Updates

February
27
27
February

FB group: Notice to bargain filed ahead of bargaining conference

PSAC has taken the first step toward the next round of negotiations for over 9,000 members in the FB group by serving Treasury Board with notice to bargain. 
February
27
27
February

How federal job cuts affect employees on leave 

Being on leave when workforce adjustment or employment transition notices are distributed in your federal department, organization, or agency can present additional challenges, especially since you are away from the workplace.
February
26
26
February

Job cuts at CBSA and Veterans Affairs show no one is safe 

The growing list of workers affected by the federal government’s sweeping cuts to public services now includes those helping to keep borders secure, and those supporting veterans and their families. 
February
12
12
February

Federal unions win improvements to the NJC Travel Directive 

After years of review and negotiations, federal public service unions including PSAC have secured meaningful improvements to the National Joint Council (NJC) Travel Directive that better reflect the real costs and realities of work-related travel. 

February
12
12
February

EB group declares impasse with Treasury Board

Our EB bargaining team last met with Treasury Board on January 21–22, with the employer refusing to engage on most of our proposals. With the government’s lack of overall mandate at the table and their continued disrespect towards EB members and the entire public service, the EB team has made the decision to declare impasse. 

February
11
11
February

PA group declares impasse with Treasury Board 

Our PA bargaining team last met with Treasury Board on January 21–22, with the employer refusing to discuss most of our key proposals. After last week’s announcement of changes to work conditions while we are in bargaining, our PA team has made the decision to declare impasse as the employer refuses to bargain in good faith.  
January
28
28
January

PSAC demands reversal of escalating federal cuts after 8,000 workers targeted for job loss 

As the Carney government rushes ahead with mass public service cuts, PSAC is again raising the alarm about the impact cuts and subsequent job losses will have on the ability of the federal government to deliver critical services.  
January
23
23
January

SV members: pushing for better working conditions, fair pay, and recognition for years of service

Our SV bargaining team returned to the table with Treasury Board on January 21–22, pressing the employer for responses to some of our key proposals. What we heard was a resounding no on some of the issues that matter most to members.  

January
23
23
January

EB bargaining: Our bargaining team pushes employer for a clear mandate

Our EB bargaining team returned to the table with Treasury Board on January 21–22, pressing the employer for responses to some of our key proposals. The employer insisted on speaking in generalities, while invoking austerity measures, management rights, government policies, and the broader fiscal plan as tools to dismiss the urgency of our proposals. 

January
23
23
January

PA bargaining: Employer says no to key union proposals

Our PA bargaining team returned to the table with Treasury Board on January 21–22, pressing the employer for responses to some of our key proposals. What we heard was a resounding no on some of the issues that matter most to members.

January
23
23
January

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

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

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

Nearly 6,000 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 

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 

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

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.