Bargaining news

Updates

April
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April

Treasury Board bargaining: Wear black on April 29

This week, PSAC bargaining teams will be meeting with Treasury Board in mediation and negotiations, and they need to feel the strength of 120,000 PSAC members behind them. 
April
2
2
April

PSAC holds national townhalls on workforce adjustment and remote work

On March 23, 24, and 25, over 4,500 PSAC members attended virtual townhalls on workforce adjustment, remote work, workplace health and safety, and the cuts to public services. If you missed the townhall, you can watch a recording here.

April
2
2
April

What federal workers need to consider before deciding on the new Early Retirement Incentive 

The federal government’s new Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program is now in effect. Eligible employees can apply to retire early without penalty until July 24, 2026, and approved applicants must retire by January 20, 2027. That may sound appealing at first glance. But for many PSAC members working in the federal public service, the question is whether ERI is a better option than the negotiated protections and rights already available under the Workforce Adjustment Appendix, or Employment Transition Policy for members at CFIA. 
March
27
27
March

FB members set priorities for next round of bargaining 

PSAC members representing the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) gathered in Ottawa from March 24 to 26 for the FB National Bargaining Conference to elect their bargaining team and set priorities that will drive the next round of negotiations for the Border Services (FB) group. 

March
17
17
March

TC bargaining: Employer delays and concessions stall progress

Frustration is growing at the TC bargaining table as Treasury Board continues to delay meaningful progress. Our TC bargaining team returned to the table on March 11-12, where the employer once again failed to engage seriously on key proposals.
March
17
17
March

SV bargaining: Team pushes for stronger protections as employer rejects group-specific proposals

Our SV bargaining team met with Treasury Board on March 11-12 to push for stronger job security, improved family leave, and fair compensation for specialized workers. 

March
17
17
March

PA bargaining: Preparing for the next phase and how members can support the fight 

Since reaching impasse, many members have been asking what this means for bargaining and what comes next. One thing is clear: our work has not stopped. Our PA bargaining team met in caucus March 11–12 to analyze options and prepare for the next phase of negotiations. 

March
14
14
March

Treasury Board bargaining: Mediators appointed for PA and EB groups

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has informed PSAC that it will appoint mediators following the PA and EB bargaining teams declaring impasse last month. Mediation is now scheduled for April 28–30 for the PA group, with dates to be determined for the EB group. 

March
3
3
March

PSAC takes legal action over rollout of Early Retirement Incentive 

PSAC has filed a policy grievance and unfair labour practice (ULP) complaint in response to the federal government’s unilateral implementation of the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program. 
March
2
2
March

Know your rights as a term employee during federal job cuts 

While workforce adjustment and employment transition provisions in federal collective agreements are designed to limit the harm of job cuts for indeterminate employees, term employees face a different — and often more precarious — reality.  

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.