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PSAC threatens legal action over changes to inland enforcement work

Photo of BSO with the words "Bargaining: FB Group"

June 14, 2021

PSAC has warned the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) that the union may be pursuing legal action after the employer announced — in the middle of contract negotiations — that it intends to change its policy on international escorts for inland enforcement officers. The proposed changes, which would take effect on July 15, would force officers to take annual leave under certain circumstances. PSAC has put the employer on notice that, if CBSA proceeds with these changes, […]

FB strike votes and strike preparation webinars

June 10, 2021

The FB group will be conducting an electronic strike vote across the country starting June 16. Support your bargaining team at our upcoming strike votes to make sure we can return to the bargaining table in a position to win a fair contract. Select your region for details: British Columbia June 17 June 22 Prairies June 16 […]

FB strike votes: Frequently Asked Questions

June 10, 2021

The Border Services (FB) bargaining unit consists of over 9,000 PSAC-CIU members at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), responsible for protecting Canada’s borders and the planning, development, delivery, inspection and control of people and goods entering Canada. FB members have been without a contract for nearly three years, with our collective agreement having expired in June 2018. At the table, our bargaining team has been fighting for key issues, including parity […]

FB bargaining team: We need your vote to get the contract we all deserve

June 9, 2021

Like you, we are all CBSA employees. Together, we have over 100 years of diligent service with the federal government. We care deeply about the work that we do, and we care about our coworkers. That’s why we got involved in the union in the first place, and that’s why we’re reaching out to you today […]

PSAC condemns hate-motivated terror attack on London family

June 9, 2021

Salman Afzaal, Madiha Salman, Yumna Salman, Fayez Salman and Afzaal’s mother should have been able to walk safely together in their own neighbourhood. Family walks have been one of the few ways in which families can safely spend time together outside their homes during the pandemic. Fayez, the nine-year old sole survivor of the domestic […]