The federal government has ratified the collective agreement for FB group members working at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The agreement will be signed by both parties in the coming days. After a nationwide ratification vote, the agreement was ratified by PSAC members on July 4, 2024. The four-year agreement expires June 2026 and includes […]
As part of our ongoing fight to rescind the federal government’s arbitrary one-size-fits-none telework policy for federal public service workers, PSAC is now encouraging members impacted by the mandate to file individual grievances contesting their telework agreements. Collectively filing thousands of individual grievances will hold Treasury Board accountable for violating the agreement on telework PSAC […]
The following op-ed by Sharon DeSousa, PSAC National President, was published in the Ottawa Citizen and other Postmedia papers. Two firefighters risk their lives to keep us safe. One battles a burning building, the other fights a dangerous wildfire. Both have tough jobs that take a physical toll, resulting in mounting injuries over time. But only one […]
As preparations continue for the next round of Treasury Board bargaining, PSAC will host a series of national virtual town halls to provide guidance for members on how to draft effective bargaining demands. The town halls will build on the momentum from our historic 2023 national strike and empower members to get involved in the bargaining process […]
If you are 35 years old or younger and want to get involved with your union, you are invited to participate in the next CIU Young Workers virtual meeting over Zoom, on July 29, 2024, 7-8 p.m. ET. This is an opportunity to make your voice heard and discuss shared issues with your fellow young […]
Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) members working at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their tentative agreement, with 91% of ballots cast in favour of the new contract. A nationwide ratification vote took place June 20 through July 4. Over 9,000 […]
Starting June 24, a new adjudication process is available for both current and former Treasury Board employees affected by the 2020 Phoenix pay system damages agreement. This process was negotiated by PSAC and is designed to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently if your claim for severe impacts has been denied. There are two main pathways to […]
Ratification votes for PSAC-CIU members working at the Canada Border Services Agency will begin June 20 and end July 4 at 12 p.m. ET. In order for FB members to receive their new rates of pay, retroactive pay, and lump sum payment, the new agreement must first be ratified. To ensure this ratification process is […]
On June 11, 2024, the PSAC-CIU bargaining team for the FB group secured a tentative agreement for over 9,000 members at CBSA. This agreement represents the culmination of nearly two years of intense work at the bargaining table and brings to our members outstanding gains in several areas, notably on the wage front. The ratification […]
The announcement by the federal government regarding new pension legislation, earlier today, constitutes a victory of historic proportions for public safety and law enforcement workers across the country, including CIU’s own FB members. I would like to join PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa in highlighting the importance of this announcement for PSAC and CIU members. Once passed, […]
