This week, PSAC members working for Treasury Board are gathering in Montreal to prepare for the next round of bargaining.  

Over the next five days, delegates representing the Program and Administrative Services (PA), Technical Services (TC), Operational Services (SV), and Education and Library Science (EB) bargaining groups will review and prioritize demands submitted by members that will shape negotiations for more than 120,000 federal public service workers. 

With collective agreements set to expire in 2025, this conference is a crucial step toward securing fair wages and better working conditions. Delegates will also elect the bargaining teams to bring these priorities to the table with Treasury Board. 

This year’s conference builds on the momentum of our historic 2023 strike, which demonstrated the power of collective action. 

Shaping the next contract 

The work done at the bargaining conference this week will set the foundation for the next round of negotiations. 

Over the past several months, more than 20,000 PSAC members participated in our bargaining survey, sharing their priorities for the next round of negotiations. Members also took part in town halls to learn about the bargaining process and what makes a strong bargaining demand, ultimately submitting bargaining proposals for consideration. Delegates will now discuss and refine proposals to ensure the strongest possible demands are put forward at the table. 

Every member has a role to play in supporting the bargaining process. By working together, we can continue to push for improvements that benefit all federal public service workers. 

Stay tuned for more bargaining updates from the conference as we move forward with the next round of negotiations.