Members of Staff of the Non-Public Funds (NPF) bargaining units in Kingston, Petawawa, Ottawa, Valcartier, Montreal-St. Jean and Bagotville have provided a strong strike mandate—averaging 94% in favour of strike action--after votes were held from November 20 to December 14.  

In late November,  Kingston and Petawawa bargaining units met with the employer, and for the first time, the employer signalled that they are finally ready to discuss what we’ve been pushing for – a national pay grid for all NPF members in all ten bargaining units.  

This is a major step forward on our main bargaining demand. NPF workers are amongst the lowest paid federal public service workers, and moving to a national pay grid will improve wages for members across the country.  

Public Interest Commission report: Kingston 

Similar to the Petawawa report, the Kingston Public Interest Commission report describes harmonized wages for NPF members a “worthwhile objective.” The report also doesn’t agree with the employer’s position that raising wages will negatively impact the quality of services NPF members can provide.  
 
NPF members are in a legal strike position seven days after each unit receives its Public Interest Commission report. The reamining PIC reports for Ottawa, Montreal-St. Jean, Bagotville, and Valcartier are expected to be completed in January.  

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Next steps  

At this critical step of the bargaining process, members are fully mobilized and ready to make it clear that we are united, strong, and will not backing down as we fight for what workers deserve.  

NPF units and the employer will be meeting in early January 2024 to continue discussions for a National Pay Grid. We will update members as soon as we have more information. Make sure to keep your contact information up to date and join PSAC’s mailing list to receive the latest updates.