Nouvelles du Conseil du Trésor

Mises à jour

September
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September

Reminder: FB ratification vote deadline just days away 

The deadline to vote on the FB tentative agreement is less than one week away. FB members have until Thursday, September 23 at 12 p.m. EDT to cast their ballot.
August
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August

PSAC-CIU ratification kit, including the full text of the agreement, now available

FB members may now download the ratification kit — including full text of the tentative agreement — and the revised wage grid prior to participating in the online ratification process. The bargaining team unanimously recommends ratification of the new agreement.
August
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August

Register to cast your ballot in FB ratification vote

Between September 7–23, PSAC-CIU members will have the opportunity to vote on the Border Services (FB) tentative agreement reached with the employer in August following nation-wide work-to-rule strike action.
August
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August

FAQ: PSAC-CIU tentative agreement with CBSA

Any questions you may have about the tentative agreement or ratification vote process can be answered at the virtual information sessions that will take place before you vote. However, to provide you with as much information as possible ahead of time, we have compiled key questions and answers for you. 
August
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August

FB group: Next steps to ratify the tentative agreement 

The FB bargaining team secured a tentative agreement with CBSA and Treasury Board August 6 that makes CBSA a better, safer place to work.
August
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August

FB group: Tentative agreement reached with CBSA/Treasury Board

After more than three years without a contract and unprecedented mobilization by FB members across Canada, the PSAC-CIU bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with Treasury Board and CBSA late Friday, August 6 following a 36-hour, round-the-clock, marathon negotiation session.
August
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August

CBSA employees secure deal with government hours after strike action at Canada’s borders

After an intense final round of negotiations that lasted more than 36 hours, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) late Friday, August 6. 

August
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August

PSAC-CIU begins sweeping job action this Friday, August 6 

PSAC-CIU has given official strike notice to the government, which means effective Friday, August 6 at 6:00 a.m. (EDT), all FB members will begin work-to-rule action across the country. 

July
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July

FB bargaining team receives Public Interest Commission recommendation

PSAC-CIU received the Public Interest Commission’s report July 28 with their non-binding recommendations for reaching an agreement at the bargaining table. The report comes the day  after the union’s announcement of the FB strike vote results and puts us in a legal strike position as early as Friday, August 6.
July
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July

Thousands of Canada Border Service Agency employees vote to strike

More than 8,500 unionized staff with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have given their union an overwhelming strike mandate, throwing into question the federal government’s plans for a smooth reopening of the Canada-U.S. border this summer as a federal election looms. CBSA employees could potentially begin strike action as soon as August 6, 2021.
July
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July

Final chance to submit your FB strike vote!

PSAC has already held 20 virtual strike info sessions and four strike preparation webinars, and we’ve received great feedback from FB members. In order to ensure all members have the opportunity to vote, we’re hosting one final strike vote information session.

July
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July

Labour board approves application to combine SSO bargaining units

Earlier this year, PSAC and the employer submitted a joint application to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) to combine the two Statistical Survey Operations (SSO) bargaining units. The FPSLREB approved the application on June 10, 2021, and we are awaiting the official certificate.
June
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June

SV group begins negotiations with Treasury Board

Bargaining for the Operational Services (SV) group began June 16-17 as the bargaining team exchanged proposals at their first meeting with the employer.

June
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June

PSAC files for arbitration on parity for EGs in the TC group 

EGs in the TC group earn approximately three per cent less than those working at CFIA. This isn’t equitable, and PSAC has made very strong arguments in favour of parity for our EG members. 
June
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June

EB group begins negotiations with Treasury Board  

The Education and Library Science (EB) bargaining team met with Treasury Board representatives for the first time June 22-23 to exchange proposals packages.