Our EB bargaining team met with Treasury Board for three days of mediation from June 2-4.  This was the first time our EB bargaining team had met with the employer since January and since declaring impasse in February.  

At this week’s EB mediation, the employer tabled its wage offer: 

• 2.0% in 2025 
• 0.5% in 2026  
• 0.5% in 2027  
• 0.5% in 2028  

The proposal amounts to less than 1% per year. It’s a clear pay cut at a time when the cost of living has far outpaced wages. It also sends a clear message about how little value the employer places on the work you do every day to deliver critical public services across the country. 

Both parties modified some of their proposals and exchanged additional information on some key issues, but this movement was not significant enough to break the deadlock on outstanding issues. The parties remain at impasse. 

When the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board appointed its mediators for the EB group, it reserved its decision on PSAC’s request to bypass the Public Interest Commission (PIC) process pending mediation developments at these June sessions. The Board gave itself a deadline of June 12 to make a decision. in regard to the PIC. Our next steps will depend on this upcoming decision from the Board now that mediation dates are over. 

Keep the momentum going   

While we wait for the Board’s decision and prepare our next steps, here are some ways to stay informed, connected, and ready to take action:

• Visit our bargaining page to read our proposals, meet your team, and sign up for updates.   
• Invite a bargaining team member to your next union meeting or event.   
• Show your support at work and online with our "I Support My Bargaining Team" materials.   
• Watch and share our new video series on the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, and learn why PSAC is fighting to modernize federal labour laws.   
• Connect with your PSAC regional office to learn about upcoming events and actions.