The ratification kit, including the full text of the tentative settlement, is posted on the CFIA landing page.

A three-year agreement will allow PSAC, as the largest bargaining agent, to set the pace of negotiations in the next round.

The CFIA has 180 days from the date of signing the new collective agreement to:

- raise the pay according to the new rates

- provide retro pay for the time elapsed since the expiry of the old contracts and

- pay $500 as a penalty for extended implementation timelines

If the employer fails to provide retro pay within the 180-day deadline they will face additional financial penalties. Upon that failure, employees will be awarded $50 on day 181 and again every 90 days. This is in addition to the $500 listed above.

Yes, retroactive pay is subject to taxes.

The $250 one-time lump sum payment is intended for PSAC members who are working in slaughterhouse facilities, as of the date of signing of the collective agreement, at the EG-02, EG-03 or EG-05 occupational group and level. 

No, the $250 one-time lump sum payment is only given to employees who are working, as of the date of signing of the collective agreement, in a slaughterhouse facility.

No, the allowance has nothing to do with extra pay for front line workers during the pandemic. This one-time $250 payment was given in recognition of the union’s withdrawal (in this round only) of our demand for a Meat Hygiene Allowance.

Currently, increments between the steps on the FI pay scale range from 8% down to 1%. Effective January 1, 2021, following harmonization, increments will be between 4.7% and 6.9% for the FI-01 and FI-02 levels, and between 4.1% and 5.5% for the FI-03 and FI-04 levels. This will make the salary increases associated with advancement through the steps more predictable and fairer.

No, FIs will be placed at the step in the new grid that is closest to but not less than their current rate of pay.

Example 1: Chandra is an FI-02 on Step 3 with a salary of $79,235. Effective January 1, 2021, after the pay grid harmonization she will be placed at Step 4 ($82,177), the step closest to but not lower than her current rate of pay. The 1.35% General Economic Increase will be applied, and Chandra’s new salary is $83,286.

Example 2: Jean-Marie is an FI-04 on Step 7 with a salary of $130,172. Effective January 1, 2021, following harmonization, a catch-up increase of 1.35% will be applied to their salary. The 1.35% General Economic Increase will be applied, and Jean-Marie’s new salary is $132,127.

FI-04’s will receive a 0.15% salary increase to catch them up to their comparators in the public service.

The changes to maternity and parental leaves will take effect on the date of the signing of the collective agreement. Keep in mind that once you start receiving parental leave benefits, you cannot change the duration of your leave.

For more information on the new Parental Allowance, check out our most frequently asked questions on the topic.

Please refer to our FAQ on the Phoenix damages settlement.

PSAC has organized ratification votes for all members at CFIA between October 5 and November 4. Find out more information regarding voting eligibility, how to register, and how to cast your ballots.