Today, in Ottawa, members (and observers) of the CIU National Board of Directors sent a clear message of support to our PSAC-CIU FB and Treasury Board bargaining teams. Despite the bargaining process being at a stand still due to the federal elections, we are proud of the work accomplished by our Brothers and Sisters who […]
It is now almost seven years since the CBSA began forcing us to wear name tags. In that time, we’ve suffered countless incidents of workplace violence as defined in Part 20.2 of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR). Our names are used to threaten us at work. We are threatened on social media. […]
Our FB bargaining team called on Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) management to retract a disgraceful video that threatens surveillance of members and harsh disciplinary measures. The video, warning FB members that “discipline in the workplace happens” and “the consequences may surprise you,” reinforces the need for better protections against harassment and abuse of authority […]
Since the Labour Day long weekend, members from the CIU-PSAC FB bargaining team have been meeting with CIU members across the country to provide updates on the current status of the bargaining process. Members were keen to express their support, proudly wearing their orange epaulettes in solidarity, or displaying their CIU-PSAC water bottles. Throughout the […]
The Liberal government has squandered one last pre-election opportunity to deliver a fair deal at the bargaining table for PSAC members, as well as to provide proper compensation for damages caused by the Phoenix pay system. Approximately half of the 140,000 federal public service workers currently in negotiations returned to the bargaining table when the […]
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 conference call, on September 24, 2019, 7-8 p.m. (ET). This is an opportunity to make your voice heard and discuss shared issues with your fellow young workers.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is resuming bargaining with Treasury Board for federal public service workers with the expectation that the government is committed to delivering a fair contract and proper compensation for the damage done to PSAC members by the Phoenix pay system.
The Labour Board has set dates for Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearings for four Treasury Board bargaining tables: Program and Administrative Services (PA): December 4-7, 2019 Education and Library Sciences (EB): December 9-12, 2019 Technical Services (TC): December 17-19, 2019 Operational Services (SV): January 22-24, 2020 Once a hearing has taken place, a PIC report is generally issued within […]
Our PSAC-Customs and Immigration Union (PSAC-CIU) bargaining team raised issues around vacation leave, medical notes, student workers and firearm practice time during negotiations with Treasury Board/Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) July 30 to August 1. The team also reached an agreement to fairly compensate CBSA dog handlers. Other key issues discussed at the table include: […]
Our PSAC-CIU bargaining team representing the Border Services (FB) group rejected concessions to job security and again pushed for ’25 and out’ retirement during negotiations with Treasury Board/Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) the week of June 10. Our bargaining team is frustrated that the employer is still unwilling to make meaningful progress on a number […]
