In a powerful display of solidarity, PSAC-UNDE members united on Thursday for a National Day of Action in support of striking Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services workers.

Our members were stationed at the gates of Canadian Forces locations across the country, discussing the ongoing strike and the issues at stake with individuals as they entered. We also distributed thousands of flyers asking for support of the national CFMWS boycott and our digital letter campaign.

• Browse the NPF Strike album to see more photos from the National Day of Action.

“The National Day of Action is all about rallying support, raising awareness, and showing the strength of our collective voice,” said June Winger, UNDE national president. “We want to shine a national spotlight on the urgent need for fair wages and respect for CFMWS workers.”

PSAC-UNDE has also launched a nationwide boycott of CFMWS services and programs. We are asking military personnel at bases across Canada, as well as community members around the bases who utilize the same services, to support businesses off-base instead. This will send a clear message that our troops and communities support us in our fight to be treated with dignity.

“The ongoing strike and our call for a boycott serve as critical tools in our fight for dignity and respect,” said Cathy O’Kane, UNDE vice-president, Non-Public Funds. “By choosing where to spend our money, we're sending a clear message to CFMWS that the well-being of workers is non-negotiable.”

For more than two months, over 500 CFMWS workers in Bagotville, Kingston, Montreal–St-Jean, Ottawa, Petawawa, and Valcartier have been striking for fair wages. These workers are essential to the operation of services for Canadian Forces members, veterans, and their families, yet they’re the lowest-paid workers in the federal public service.

Support NPF workers on the line 

• Sign our online action calling on Bill Blair and Anita Anand to give CFMWS negotiators the direction to come back to the table with a fair offer. 
• Pledge your support to striking NPF workers by sending a message of solidarity and encouraging others to do the same. 
• Show your support with our virtual background, social media profile photo, and printable poster. 
• Check out our picket line locations for information on where you can join workers on the line.