September 27, 2012

PSAC/UTE bargaining proposals presented to CRA

We have presented our package of bargaining proposals to CRA. In presenting our package we made it clear to management that our union is determined to achieve new protections and rights in this round of bargaining, rights and protections that in many areas reflect what has already been agreed to for other unionized workers in the federal public sector. We also explained to CRA that we are opposed to the cuts that are being implemented by the Agency and the government, and that we are hopeful that the Agency will work with us in this round to improve working conditions for PSAC/UTE members at CRA. Management has also presented their proposals as well. Talks are on-going and the parties will be discussing and reviewing our respective demands over the next couple of days. We will provide another update once this session wraps up.