Bargaining

CRA Return to Work Protocol

The letter below was sent to the President of Treasury Board, Mona Fortier, in response to the CRA's return-to-work protocol.

The Honourable Mona Fortier
Member of Parliament
President of the Treasury Board
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1A 0A6

Honourable Minister Fortier,

CRA virtual townhall meetings: setting the record straight

Sisters, Brothers and Friends,

During a series of virtual townhall meetings held earlier today, you may have heard the CRA Commissioner say that “the union refused to participate in mediation” or that “they didn’t show up”. He also indicated that the union declared “impasse” in the negotiations. 

I would like to set the record straight and provide you with an accurate account of events.

CRA/Government Declare Impasse

Employer submits application to Public Service Labour Relations Board for establishment of a Public Interest Commission.

Last week mediation broke down when it became clear that the government and CRA were not prepared to address critical issues that our bargaining team raised in this round of negotiations, while at the same time pushing for a contract expiration date that would allow for the employer to propose attacks on our sick leave in negotiations later this year.

CRA: Public Interest Commission Dates Set

CRA: Public Interest Commission Dates Set

June 11, 2014

Chair of the Public Interest Commission has set dates for October

As per the Public Service Labour Relations Act, CRA filed for a Public Interest Conciliation (PIC) earlier this year following the breakdown of mediation talks.

Deal reached for PSAC-UTE members

In a victory for members at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) who have gone above and beyond to support Canadians during this pandemic, PSAC-UTE has reached a tentative agreement that provides fair wages, no concessions and improved working conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions: Telework

General

Didn’t we secure telework in our last collective agreement?

We fought and won a commitment from this government that would protect public service workers from arbitrary government-wide decisions on telework just like this one. That Letter of Agreement on Telework was critical to ending PSAC’s strike for the PA, SV, TC, and EB units as well as the Canada Revenue Agency.

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