Our SV bargaining team met with the employer June 9-10 and continued to push for proposals that recognize the realities of our work and the priorities members have set for this round. While we put additional effort into refining and explaining our proposals, we made it clear that we will not accept concessions that undermine those priorities. 

Focused on SV members’ priorities 

Our team did not engage on the employer’s April wage proposal, as it currently stands. We made it clear that we are ready to have meaningful wage discussions, but the employer must first seriously address our issues before we engage with their wage offer. 

 At the same time, the employer is still pushing a “pay administration simplification” plan. While they present this as an improvement, we are concerned that many of their proposals would in fact increase the risk of pay complications. We reminded the employer that some of our own proposals would genuinely simplify pay, but they have rejected these so far. 

Throughout this round, our team has given the employer more explanations, clearer language, and, when it made sense, changes to structure and wording. We have also been clear that we will not accept concessions that hurt job security, reduce leave flexibility, or cut pay in exchange for surface‑level changes, because SV members deserve real improvements, not a reshuffling of the same problems. 

Our message at the table has been the same from the start: the employer needs to take our real priorities seriously, including fair pay, strong job security protections, solid leave and overtime rights, and working conditions that match how complex and risky SV work is. 

Next steps and how to get involved 

We expect to be back at the table in the fall. Your bargaining team will continue to push back against this wage offer and fight for a fair deal. 

• Join our National Day of Solidarity on June 17 to keep workers front and centre. 
• Connect with your PSAC regional office to learn about upcoming events or organize something at your workplace. 
• Invite a bargaining team member to your next union meeting or event. 
• Check our new SV solidarity toolkit  

Every action helps build momentum. Members can also strengthen our collective voice in other ways, including: 

• Update your contact information to receive the latest bargaining updates. 
• Sign a PSAC membership card if you haven’t already. 
• Read the bargaining proposals to learn what we’re fighting for. 
• Get to know your bargaining team so you know who represents your interests.