Treasury Board news

Updates

May
1
1
May

PSAC has reached a tentative agreement for the PA, SV, TC and EB bargaining units at Treasury Board

After nearly two years of bargaining leading to one of the largest strikes in Canadian history, PSAC has reached tentative agreements for the more than 120,000 Treasury Board workers who deliver critical services to Canadians.  

April
30
30
April

Negotiations continue for Treasury Board, Canada Revenue Agency members

As we reported Friday, negotiations for PSAC’s Treasury Board bargaining units resumed and carried on into the weekend.

April
24
24
April

PSAC responds to Minister Fortier’s open letter to members

It's clear the Liberal government is feeling the pressure as we escalate our strike actions across the country. But we've been clear – the offer the government has on the table simply doesn’t cut it. And while we’ve had our sleeves rolled up for the past two years and have been ready to negotiate day and night to reach a fair deal, this government has consistently dragged out negotiations and tried to nickel and dime Canada’s workers. 
April
24
24
April

TB & CRA bargaining update: Statement from PSAC National President

PSAC National President Chris Aylward delivered the following message to members of the Treasury Board and CRA bargaining t

April
23
23
April

FB bargaining: Negotiations postponed in solidarity with striking workers

While we were scheduled to return to the table this week, April 25-27, our FB bargaining team notified the employer we won’t be meeting, in solidarity with the more than 155,000 fellow PSAC members working for Treasury Board and the Canada Revenue Agency who are currently on strike. 
April
22
22
April

Treasury Board bargaining update 

This afternoon, PSAC’s National President, Chris Aylward, National Executive Vice President Sharon DeSousa and Regional Executive Vice President — NCR, Alex Silas gave a bargaining update on Treasury Board bargaining. 
April
22
22
April

Talks continue into the weekend as more than 155,000 workers remain on strike

We've continued to make some progress in negotiations this week as PSAC members joined picket lines across the country to pressure the government for a fair contract. 

April
19
19
April

PSAC announces nationwide general strike beginning April 19 for 155,000 workers

Picket lines will go up across the country April 19 as more than 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada members working for Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency begin strike action.  
April
17
17
April

Strike deadline announced for 155,000 PSAC members 

More than 155,000 PSAC members working for Treasury Board and the Canada Revenue Agency will begin strike action on April 19 if a deal cannot be reached by 9 p.m. ET April 18 – setting the stage for one of the largest strikes in Canada’s history.
April
14
14
April

Negotiations with federal government continue as a potential strike for 155,000 workers looms 

Over the past two weeks our bargaining teams have been back at the table with the assistance of third-party mediators to secure a fair contract for workers.

April
12
12
April

120,000 PSAC members ready to take strike action

The past two years have been hard for workers everywhere.

April
12
12
April

120,000 Treasury Board members secure strike mandate

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has received a strike mandate from members in the Program and Administrative Services, Operational Services, Technical Services, and Education and Library Science bargaining groups, which collectively represent more than 120,000 federal government workers employed by Treasury Board. 

April
12
12
April

Union members that stick together, win together

Over the next few weeks, we could be headed towards a national strike for more than 155,000 federal public service workers. As strike votes wrap up on April 7 for  Canada Revenue Agency members and April 11 for Treasury Board members, it’s important to know what that means for federal public service workers.
March
23
23
March

FB bargaining: Team raises student use and scheduling

Using students to do the work of border service officers was a critical issue raised by our FB bargaining team when talks with Treasury Board/CBSA continued March 21-23. PSAC-CIU was particularly alarmed by remarks from CBSA President Erin O’Gorman who told a parliamentary committee, “I would say that our student BSOs become, to a large extent, our permanent workforce.” 
February
17
17
February

PA PIC report: Recommendations a step forward but fall short of inflation 

The Public Interest Commission (PIC) report for the PA and Common Issues tables offers a pathway to make gains for workers, but still falls short of PSAC’s demands to reach a fair contract that keeps up with the rising cost of living.