On October 20-22, our FB bargaining team met with Treasury Board and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to continue negotiations for a new collective agreement.  

Our bargaining team tabled proposals that would enhance scheduling protections for shift working members and provide better opportunities to change work locations based on seniority. The team also tabled proposals that would ensure Escort Officers are recognized as Officers for the duration of international escorts.  

The parties have made no progress on these proposals. 

Instead, the employer tabled serious concessions. CBSA is proposing language that would enhance management's ability to impose schedules on employees, to change shifts with shorter notice, and remove shift and weekend premiums from overtime hours.  

We also remain in dispute over remote work for our non-uniformed members. The employer claims it has the right to make whatever changes it wants. That’s not how bargaining works.  

Our bargaining team rejected these proposals. We told CBSA that we are here to improve working conditions for our members and make CBSA a better place to work, not to take steps backwards. 

We will table proposals on wages and allowances at a future session, once we receive payroll data from the employer. 

Stay engaged  

We return to the bargaining table on November 17 and 18. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way as negotiations progress.  

Here’s how you can support your bargaining team and stay involved right now:  

• Visit our bargaining page: Read our full package of proposals, meet our bargaining team, and get the latest updates.     
• Show your support at work: Display and share our "I Support My Bargaining Team" materials.     
• Subscribe for updates: Join our mailing list to get the latest bargaining news as it happens.  
• Reach out: Have questions? Contact your CIU branch president or a member of our FB bargaining team.   
• Get involved: Connect with your PSAC regional office to learn about upcoming events and actions.  
• Watch and share our video series: Learn more about the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act and see why PSAC is fighting to modernize federal labour laws.