Over 100 PSAC members in the Program and Administrative Services (PA) group came together in Montreal from Feb. 19-23 for the Treasury Board National Bargaining Conference to discuss key priorities and elect their bargaining team for the next round of negotiations. 

Throughout the conference, PA members shared valuable insights and personal experiences, with members speaking out about workplace issues, including unequal treatment and inconsistent application of policies. Other concerns included rising rates of burnout and unsafe working conditions from growing workloads and unrealistic expectations from management. 

To address these issues, delegates prioritized proposals aimed at improving fair wages, work-life balance, securing better remote work options, enhancing job security, strengthening protections for equity-deserving groups, and improving working conditions. 

Next steps 

The newly elected bargaining team will meet in April to prepare the package of demands to present to Treasury Board.  

The current PA collective agreement expires June 20, 2025, and PSAC has already served notice to begin bargaining.