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May
7
7
May

CRA bargaining: Mediation fails, employer brings nothing to table

After our PSAC-UTE bargaining team declared impasse in February, the Federal Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) set mediation dates. Our bargaining team met with the employer in mediation this week.  

April
29
29
April

Why does federal bargaining take so long?

Why does it take years to reach a new collective agreement in the federal public service? PSAC’s new video looks at one of the biggest problems in the current system: outdated rules under the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act (FPSLRA) that create barriers at the bargaining table and slow the path to a new agreement. 

April
2
2
April

PSAC holds national townhalls on workforce adjustment and remote work

On March 23, 24, and 25, over 4,500 PSAC members attended virtual townhalls on workforce adjustment, remote work, workplace health and safety, and the cuts to public services. If you missed the townhall, you can watch a recording here.

April
2
2
April

What federal workers need to consider before deciding on the new Early Retirement Incentive 

The federal government’s new Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program is now in effect. Eligible employees can apply to retire early without penalty until July 24, 2026, and approved applicants must retire by January 20, 2027. That may sound appealing at first glance. But for many PSAC members working in the federal public service, the question is whether ERI is a better option than the negotiated protections and rights already available under the Workforce Adjustment Appendix, or Employment Transition Policy for members at CFIA. 
March
31
31
March

PSAC-UTE is hosting bargaining townhalls

After declaring impasse in February 2026, the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board informed PSAC-UTE that it will appoint a mediator.  

March
27
27
March

CRA bargaining: Frequently Asked Questions

Bargaining Updates

March
14
14
March

Bargaining at CRA: Mediator appointed in impasse process

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has informed PSAC-UTE that it will appoint a mediator after the bargaining team declared impasse last month. Mediation dates have not yet been determined. 

March
3
3
March

PSAC takes legal action over rollout of Early Retirement Incentive 

PSAC has filed a policy grievance and unfair labour practice (ULP) complaint in response to the federal government’s unilateral implementation of the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program. 
March
2
2
March

Know your rights as a term employee during federal job cuts 

While workforce adjustment and employment transition provisions in federal collective agreements are designed to limit the harm of job cuts for indeterminate employees, term employees face a different — and often more precarious — reality.  

February
27
27
February

How federal job cuts affect employees on leave 

Being on leave when workforce adjustment or employment transition notices are distributed in your federal department, organization, or agency can present additional challenges, especially since you are away from the workplace.
February
7
7
February

PSAC-UTE declares impasse with CRA

Our PSAC-UTE Bargaining Team’s most recent meetings with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) took place on January 20. Our team met this past Friday to discuss the situation and it is clear that we have no choice but to declare impasse in negotiations.

January
28
28
January

PSAC demands reversal of escalating federal cuts after 8,000 workers targeted for job loss 

As the Carney government rushes ahead with mass public service cuts, PSAC is again raising the alarm about the impact cuts and subsequent job losses will have on the ability of the federal government to deliver critical services.  
January
23
23
January

No wage proposal from CRA, only concessions

Our PSAC-UTE bargaining team met with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on January 20-22 to continue negotiations for a new collective agreement. 

December
19
19
December

PSAC-UTE team tables wage demands, puts CRA on notice over remote work rumours

Our PSAC/UTE bargaining team met with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) December 17-19 to continue negotiations for a new collective agreement.  

December
4
4
December

Workforce adjustment: PSAC launches new video explaining the process and your rights

Whether you’ve already received an affected notice, are supporting a friend or coworker, or just want to be ready for what’s coming, you don’t have to navigate job cuts alone.