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. 

PSAC economic packageUpdated PSAC proposals

Our bargaining team pushed the employer to add timely language around stress leave and to improve existing leave provisions. These included proposed expansions to sick leave, education leave, leave for family-related responsibilities, leave for Traditional Indigenous Practices, and others as outlined in the most recent proposals package.  

Protecting fair pensions

We pushed the employer to repeal the changes to the Public Service Superannuation Act that raised the minimum, unreduced retirement age to 60 with 30 years of service for anyone hired into the federal public service after January 1, 2013, to restore fairness across the pension plan. 

Justice for workers harmed by Phoenix

Nearly a decade after its launch, the Phoenix pay system continues to fail workers, and our bargaining team is demanding accountability. 

PSAC previously secured a $2,500 lump sum payment for members affected by Phoenix between 2016–2020, and our team is now proposing that penalty payments continue until reasonable service standards are met, and the full Phoenix backlog is resolved. Federal workers deserve a pay system they can trust, and this proposal ensures those still impacted are compensated. 

We also called on the employer to respect the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act by recognizing that overpayments older than six years old are statute-barred. Neither the employer nor any third party should attempt to collect, recover, or offset overpayments beyond that limitation period. 

Next steps 

Our EB team meets with the employer again January 21–22, 2026. We’ll continue to keep members informed as negotiations progress. Here’s how you can support our work now:  

• Read the full proposals to find out exactly what we’re fighting for.  
• Get to know our bargaining team so you know who represents your interests.  
• Talk to your coworkers about what’s on the table and why it matters to you.  
• Get involved early by attending rallies, info pickets, lunch-and-learns, and mobilization events in your area.  
• Subscribe to our mailing list for the latest bargaining news as it happens.  
• Download bargaining graphics to show visible support at work and online.