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June
13
13
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
13
13
June

PSAC celebrates equitable pension reform for thousands of frontline workers

PSAC applauds the federal government's announcement of new pension reform legislation today, which will provide equitable retirement benefits for thousands of frontline public safety and law enforcement workers across the country.

June
10
10
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
8
8
June

National Public Service Week: we demand better

National Public Service Week (June 9 –15), is a time to recognize the many contributions of federal public service workers to our country and to strengthen the connection between public sector workers and those who rely on the services we provide every day. 

June
7
7
June

Strike action for more than 9,000 CBSA workers on hold as mediation continues until June 12

Strike action for more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers across the country is on hold as the union and the government agreed to extend negotiations with the assistance of a mediator until June 12 to reach a fair contract for workers.
June
4
4
June

More than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency workers begin job action Friday if agreement not reached

Members of the PSAC and the CIU will begin job action across the country starting June 7 at 4 p.m. ET if an agreement is not reached at the table with CBSA and Treasury Board this week.

May
30
30
May

PSAC convention delegates rally to support health care

Delegates to PSAC’s National Triennial Convention took to the streets today to send a clear message: health care is a priority issue in the coming federal election, and a public service worth protecting. They were joined by the National Federation of Nurses Union and Service Employees International Union – Health Care. Together with PSAC, these three national unions represent over 300,000 health care workers. 

May
30
30
May

Clock ticking on border strike as union representing CBSA personnel receives Public Interest Commission recommendations

A potential strike looms at border crossings across the country for more than 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) following the release of the Public Interest Commission (PIC) report.

May
30
30
May

Sharon DeSousa elected as PSAC’s first racialized National President

Nearly 600 delegates attending PSAC’s 2024 National Triennial Convention elect new national leadership as the union braces f

May
29
29
May

FB bargaining: PSAC-CIU have received Public Interest Commission recommendations, the clock is ticking

PSAC received the Public Interest Commission’s report May 29 with their non-binding recommendations for reaching a new collective agreement.

May
28
28
May

Remote work for public service workers would strengthen Canada — economically and socially

Remote work has transformed the way we work forever — providing Canada’s federal government with the opportunity to lead the way and reap the benefits. This isn’t just about tweaking our daily routines; it’s about a profound opportunity to shape the future of work and Canada at the same time.
May
28
28
May

PSAC warns transportation industry of significant delays in event of strike by CBSA personnel

Trucking companies, customs brokers, and parcel delivery services all rely on the safe and efficient transmission of goods across the border, something PSAC members in the FB group are proudly responsible for.