The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has agreed with PSAC's request to bypass the Public Interest Commission (PIC) process for the PA bargaining group. 

PSAC requested that the Board bypass the lengthy PIC process after declaring an impasse in negotiations in February. Following five days of mediation in May, the Board determined that a PIC would be unlikely to help the parties reach a deal. 

A major sticking point in negotiations remains Treasury Board's insulting wage offer of less than 1 per cent per year, which fails to keep pace with the rising cost of living and amounts to a pay cut for federal public service workers.  

Additionally, Treasury Board has shown no willingness to act on key priorities for members, including remote work, job security, and stronger protections in the workplace, particularly around the use of artificial intelligence and surveillance. 

Our PA bargaining team is reviewing the Board’s decision and will assess our next steps.