PSAC and USJE members working at the RCMP have voted in favour of ratifying their tentative agreement. A nationwide ratification vote took place May 20-29. 

Around 600 civilian members of the RCMP will now join the over 120,000 members under Treasury Board. This allows members to benefit from even greater bargaining power at the negotiation table.  

Highlights of the agreement  

Reflecting the bargaining goals set out by members, here are some of the key points in the new agreement:  

• Continued protection of the current RCMP CM sick-leave system;  
• Rates of pay for FLI-FIT positions will be aligned with the corresponding CR and GT rates of pay as follows:  
  • FLI-FIT-01 aligned with the rates of pay of CR-05 
  • FLI-FIT-02 aligned with the rates of pay of GT-04  
  • FLI-FIT-03 aligned with the rates of pay of GT-05   
  • FLI-FIT-04 aligned with the rates of pay of GT-06   
• CMs will maintain their vacation leave credit accrual rate that is in effect on the day immediately prior to the date on which the CA applies. This vacation leave entitlement will be protected until the next anniversary of service threshold contained in the collective agreement (only when superior).  
• CMs will also receive a one-time bonus of 40 hours, plus an additional 37.5 hours of leave as outlined in PSAC collective agreements – totaling 77.5 hours. These additional hours are exempt from carryover limits.  
• Two additional personal leave days per year under their respective collective agreements as well as an extra two for the 2025-2026 fiscal year;   
• Introduction of a 37.5-hour work week, including a 30-minute unpaid break each day, as well as two paid 15-minute breaks;  
• Existing leave banks will not be prorated to reflect the change from a 40-hour to a 37.5-hour workweek (i.e., increasing bank values by 6.6 per cent)  
• Protections for the 60-minute weekly fitness allowance, relocation expenses under the RCMP's relocation policy, funeral and burial benefits and relocation on retirement.  
• The collective agreement would now govern the grievance process for terms and conditions of employment covered within the agreement. 

Next Steps  

In the coming weeks, PSAC will meet with Treasury Board and RCMP representatives to sign the new contract. The agreed upon terms and conditions of employment will be incorporated as an appendix to the PA, TC, SV and EB collective agreements.  

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