Public Service Alliance of Canada

Our FB bargaining team met with the employer May 24-25 for the first bargaining session since the government introduced the 2023 federal budget and Bill C-47, the Budget Implementation Act. It was our first opportunity to oppose the changes outlined in Bill C-47 since we postponed negotiations in April in solidarity with striking Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency workers, and last met with the employer March 21-23.

Ratification votes for PSAC members in the four Treasury Board groups will begin on May 24 and end on June 16 at noon ET.  

Last week, the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) appointed a Public Interest Commission (PIC) to help advance negotiations for 5,000 Parks Canada members. The appointment of the PIC follows PSAC’s declaration of impasse after a year –and –a half of bargaining. 

On May 10, we recognize Bear Witness Day to raise awareness for Jordan’s Principle — a child-first principle and legal rule named in memory of Jordan River Anderson that ensures First Nations children receive the same standard of social, health and educational services as the rest of the Canadian population.

On May 1, PSAC’s TC bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with Treasury Board. The bargaining team recommends ratification of the new agreement. 

On May 1, PSAC’s PA bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with Treasury Board. The bargaining team recommends ratification of the new agreement. 

PSAC has reached a tentative agreement for PA members with wage increases that prevent workers from falling further behind and makes important gains to our members’ working conditions, including significant protections around remote work and better job security.