Bargaining

Term Employees and Vacation leave

Following the conclusion of our last collective agreement, it was brought to our attention that members in some Regions were being adversely affected by the inclusion of newly negotiated clauses 34.03 and 61.04 of the agreement. For greater clarity, some term members who had reached their end of term and were eligible for rehire were advised that their eligibility for vacation leave credits would be reset to their new date of hire and that past service would not be counted in their accumulation of vacation leave credits.

Thank you to UTE members who supported their bargaining team

Dear Sisters, Brothers and Friends,

At the outset, please allow me to thank each and every one of you who stood strong and demonstrated an unprecedented show of solidarity in our efforts to achieve a fair and reasonable tentative agreement for all members of the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE).

The New Collective Agreement is Signed

We are pleased to announce that the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC/UTE) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) signed a new collective agreement this morning in Ottawa for approximately 37,000 employees working at CRA and being represented by the PSAC-UTE.

The New Collective Agreement is Signed

We are pleased to announce that the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC/UTE) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) signed a new collective agreement this morning for approximately 29,000 employees working at CRA and being represented by the PSAC-UTE.

Three days at the office: a decision that will not go down well

Sisters, Brothers and Friends,

Yesterday, the federal government announced, in a cavalier manner and without any consultation with the unions, that starting September 9, 2024, federal public service workers will henceforth be required to report to the office for a minimum of three days a week.

Three days at the office: write to your MP

Sisters, Brothers and Friends,

By now you should be aware that the employer will be asking all the employees to report to the office 3 days a week in September of 2024. This decision was taken without consultation with your union.

PSAC and other bargaining agents (PIPSC and CAPE) have launched actions and UTE fully supports these campaigns.

We know some of you have already completed the form below, but if you have not, we are encouraging you to send a letter to your MP and the President of Treasury Board using this PSAC link to make sure your voice is heard!

Three Days of Contract Talks with CRA

A number of key issues were discussed with the Agency over the course of the week.

Our PSAC/UTE bargaining team met with the CRA from July 3 to 5 to continue negotiations for a new collective agreement. Some of the issues discussed included:

Treasury Board provides new offer in ongoing negotiations with PSAC

Today, PSAC resumed talks with Treasury Board, and they have received a new offer from the employer. PSAC hopes to continue bargaining this weekend in order to reach a fair deal for their 120,000 federal public service members.

Talks are also ongoing for our 35,000 members at Canada Revenue Agency.

PSAC and UTE will be providing no other details at this time.

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