Hello Sisters, Brothers and Friends,
We are receiving many requests from members and Locals regarding delays in receiving PSAC strike pay at $75 per day and UTE top-up payments at $50 per day.
We have followed up with the PSAC Finance Department and I would like to provide you with an update on this matter.
PSAC has confirmed that most of our members who participated in the strike and picketed as required received their PSAC strike pay of $75 per day for the days of April 19, 20 and 21. However, some of our members have not yet received strike pay.
Since yesterday and until tomorrow, PSAC is paying the PSAC strike pay in the amount of $75 per day for the days of April 22 to 28 today. Thereafter, the plan is that the PSAC will proceed with the payment of PSAC strike pay in the amount of $75 per day for the days of April 19, 20 and 21 for our members who have not yet received payment for these days.
Subsequently, the PSAC will process by the end of the week Top-up payments from UTE in the amount of $50 per day for the days of April 24 to 28.
Early next week, PSAC will process PSAC strike pay in the amount of $75 per day and UTE supplementary payments in the amount of $50 per day for the days of April 29 to May 3.
With respect to the PSAC strike payouts of $75 per day that are being issued by cheque, the PSAC has confirmed that cheques have already been issued by its Regional Offices for the days of April 19, 20 and 21. The PSAC is currently working on processing cheques for PSAC strike pay in the amount of $75 for the days of April 22 to May 3. The PSAC will also proceed with the payment by cheque of the UTE supplementary payments in the amount of $50 per day for the period from April 24 to May 3. Please note that this process may take a few weeks.
Finally, please note that the UTE supplementary payments of $50 per day will be paid separately from the PSAC strike pay of $75 per day.
We know that this is a difficult and stressful time for you and that you need to receive your payments as soon as possible and we are following up regularly with the PSAC on this issue. The PSAC Finance Department is responsible for making all PSAC strike pay and UTE supplementary payments. The employees in this department are working around the clock to make the payments.
I thank you for your understanding, cooperation and patience with this situation.
Have a good day.
In Solidarity,
Marc Brière
National President
Union of Taxation Employees