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December
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December

Protecting Canada's borders requires immediate investment in CBSA officers

As President-elect Trump's tariff threats put focus on the world's longest undefended border, the federal government is cutting $68 million from the very agency tasked with securing it. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) warns these cuts to the Canada Border Services Agency (CSBA) will undermine both national security and trade relations.
October
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October

FB bargaining: Update on wage increases, retroactivity and lump sum payment

Wage adjustments and retroactivity will be reflected on members' pay on October 9, 2024.
September
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September

FB Group collective agreement now available

The collective agreement for PSAC members in the FB bargaining unit is now available.
August
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August

FB bargaining: collective agreement signed

PSAC and employer representatives have signed the collective agreement for members in the FB bargaining unit. 
July
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July

Government ratifies collective agreement for 9,000 PSAC members working at CBSA

The federal government has ratified the collective agreement for FB group members working at the Canada Border Services Agency.
July
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July

PSAC withdraws from federal telework meetings over lack of genuine consultation 

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s National Board of Directors has made the decision to withdraw from the federal government’s meetings on the implementation of the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace over a lack of real consultation and the government’s unilateral change to a three-day in-office mandate. 
July
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July

FB members at CBSA ratify new agreement

FB members working at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have ratified their tentative agreement for more than 9,000 workers.

July
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July

Workers at Canada Border Services Agency ratify tentative agreement for more than 9,000 workers

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) members working at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their tentative agreement.
July
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July

FAQ: FB collective agreement implementation

We have compiled key questions and answers for you. 

June
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June

FB Ratification votes to be held June 20 to July 4

Ratification votes for PSAC-CIU members working at CBSA will begin June 20 and end July 4 at 12 p.m. ET. 

June
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June

Summary of FB tentative agreement

The FB bargaining team unanimously recommends ratification of the tentative agreement.

June
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June

Tentative agreement reached for more than 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency, summary available

The FB bargaining team is unanimously recommending ratification of the tentative agreement. An online vote will take place in the coming weeks.
June
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June

Tentative agreement reached for more than 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency, strike action averted

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) have reached a tentative agreement for more than 9,000 workers at CBSA, avoiding potential job action at Canada’s borders.

June
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June

More than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency workers set new strike deadline for Friday, June 14 at 12:01 a.m. ET

More than 9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) will begin job action across the country starting June 14 at 12:01 a.m. ET if an agreement is not reached at the table with Canada Border Services Agency and Treasury Board.

June
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June

FB bargaining: Strike FAQ

We have compiled key questions and answers for you.