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May
2
2
May

Government delaying negotiations for 35,000 PSAC-UTE members as strike continues

This government insists it cares about workers and building a strong public service. Yet for nearly two years, they’ve stalled and dragged out negotiations for our over 35,000 PSAC-UTE members, and denied us the fair wages and decent working conditions we deserve.  

May
2
2
May

Update from PSAC-UTE bargaining team as strike continues

Bargaining is ongoing with the CRA. Parties met throughout the day and late into the night, with talks resuming early tomorrow morning. The parties do not have an agreement.

May
1
1
May

Canada Revenue Agency strike continues as negotiations resume

Strike action continues across the country for 35,000 members at Canada Revenue Agency May 1 as negotiations resume with a new mandate from CRA to reach a fair contract. 

April
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April

Update from PSAC-UTE bargaining team as national strike continues 

Since the strike began last week, talks with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have continued, including over the weekend and again yesterday. To date, we have successfully resolved some issues related to hours of work and information to be provided to PSAC so that the union can communicate and engage with the membership more easily and effectively. This is progress that we have realized so far because of the strike. 
April
24
24
April

PSAC responds to Minister Fortier’s open letter to members

It's clear the Liberal government is feeling the pressure as we escalate our strike actions across the country. But we've been clear – the offer the government has on the table simply doesn’t cut it. And while we’ve had our sleeves rolled up for the past two years and have been ready to negotiate day and night to reach a fair deal, this government has consistently dragged out negotiations and tried to nickel and dime Canada’s workers. 
April
24
24
April

TB & CRA bargaining update: Statement from PSAC National President

PSAC National President Chris Aylward delivered the following message to members of the Treasury Board and CRA bargaining t

April
22
22
April

Treasury Board bargaining update 

This afternoon, PSAC’s National President, Chris Aylward, National Executive Vice President Sharon DeSousa and Regional Executive Vice President — NCR, Alex Silas gave a bargaining update on Treasury Board bargaining. 
April
22
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April

Talks continue into the weekend as more than 155,000 workers remain on strike

We've continued to make some progress in negotiations this week as PSAC members joined picket lines across the country to pressure the government for a fair contract. 

April
19
19
April

PSAC announces nationwide general strike beginning April 19 for 155,000 workers

Picket lines will go up across the country April 19 as more than 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada members working for Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency begin strike action.  
April
17
17
April

Strike deadline announced for 155,000 PSAC members 

More than 155,000 PSAC members working for Treasury Board and the Canada Revenue Agency will begin strike action on April 19 if a deal cannot be reached by 9 p.m. ET April 18 – setting the stage for one of the largest strikes in Canada’s history.
April
14
14
April

Negotiations with federal government continue as a potential strike for 155,000 workers looms 

Over the past two weeks our bargaining teams have been back at the table with the assistance of third-party mediators to secure a fair contract for workers.

April
12
12
April

Union members that stick together, win together

Over the next few weeks, we could be headed towards a national strike for more than 155,000 federal public service workers. As strike votes wrap up on April 7 for  Canada Revenue Agency members and April 11 for Treasury Board members, it’s important to know what that means for federal public service workers.
April
7
7
April

Workers at Canada Revenue Agency provide overwhelming strike mandate

Workers at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking strike action on behalf of 35,000 workers represented by the Union of Taxation Employees and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
March
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March

Negotiations set to resume with CRA as strike votes continue

As strike votes for more than 35,000 PSAC-UTE members working at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) near completion, PSAC-UTE

February
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February

CRA Public Interest Commission: Recommendations do not address key bargaining issues

The Public Interest Commission (PIC) issued its report with non-binding recommendations for PSAC-UTE to reach a settlement