The Technical Services (TC) bargaining team focused most of their time on compensation when they returned to the bargaining table with the Treasury Board on December 10–11.   

Current wage data show that many TC group members face serious wage gaps, with even larger gaps for some technical occupations due to specialized, in-demand skill requirements. To fairly address both group-wide and occupation-specific disparities and the rising cost of living, the team has put forward a comprehensive monetary proposal, including: 

• Annual general economic increases of 4.75% for three years; 
• A wage grid adjustment to increase all members’ salary by 4%; and 
• Additional market adjustments to address significant wage gaps in certain groups. 

PSAC economic package

Protecting service levels

In response to the budget, the union tabled a proposal that aims to ensure future cuts to federal public service workers do not result in reduced services to people in Canada. The proposal requires an assessment be done prior to cuts to ensure that accessibility, timeliness and the quality of services are not impacted. 

In addition to tabling 25-and-out retirement benefits for TC enforcement workers, we also pushed the employer to repeal the two-tier pension system for federal public service workers and restore fairness across the pension plan. Previous changes to the Public Service Superannuation Act raised the minimum, unreduced retirement age to 60 with 30 years of service for anyone hired into the federal public service after January 1, 2013. 

No remote work changes while we're at the table 

A recently leaked Treasury Board document suggests the government is considering forcing federal public service workers back to offices five days a week by January 2027. While nothing has been formally announced, our team made it clear at the table that a statutory freeze applies during bargaining, which means the employer cannot impose new rules without our agreement. 

Remote work remains a key issue for many TC members, and our team has proposed clear, enforceable language to ensure fair and consistent access to remote work. 

Next steps 

Our TC team meets the employer again January 21–22, 2026. The TC bargaining team will continue pressing the employer to address wage inequities, protect pensions, and safeguard jobs and public services. We’ll keep members informed as negotiations progress. 

Here’s how you can support our work now:  

• Read the full proposals to find out exactly what we’re fighting for.  
• Get to know your bargaining team so you know who represents your interests.  
• Talk to your coworkers about what’s on the table and why it matters to you.  
• Get involved early by attending rallies, info pickets, lunch-and-learns, and mobilization events in your area.  
• Subscribe to our mailing list for the latest bargaining news as it happens.  
• Download bargaining graphics to show visible support at work and online.