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Bargaining at CRA: Dispute over artificial intelligence

In negotiations with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) October 20-22, our PSAC-UTE bargaining team made it very clear that we are ready to negotiate in good faith, but we are not interested in steps backward for our members.

A key issue for PSAC-UTE members is the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) at the CRA. We have made proposals to limit the impact of AI on our jobs and the critical services we provide. In response, the employer indicated that its mandate is to conduct a full review of its operations to determine where AI can be introduced wherever possible.

Bargaining at CRA: Dispute over job security provisions

Our PSAC-UTE bargaining team met with the Canada Revenue Agency on November 18-20 to continue negotiations for a new collective agreement.

Job security and workforce adjustment (WFA) were key topics discussed in this session. We again made it clear to the employer that these issues are priorities for us in this round of negotiations.

Contact Centre Committee Meeting

DATE: July 3, 2024 TIME: 1pm-4pm
BRANCH: ABSB and CVB UNION: UTE
LOCATION/FORMAT:  Hybrid - In-person (395 Terminal Ave - Room 8005 8th floor, Ottawa) and virtual (MS Teams)

MANAGEMENT ATTENDEES:

Minutes of the National Union-Management Consultation Committee (NUMCC) Meeting

MEETING BETWEEN THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY (CRA) AND THE UNION OF TAXATION EMPLOYEES (UTE) GROUP

Opening Remarks

The UTE National President, Marc Brière, welcomed participants and acknowledged that the meeting took place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. He expressed gratitude to Indigenous peoples, past, present, and future, and recognized the Ottawa Turtle Island as their land.

No wage proposal from CRA, only concessions

Our PSAC/UTE Bargaining Team met with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on January 20-22 to continue negotiations for a new collective agreement.

After this round of bargaining, it’s clear: the Agency is looking to destroy our working conditions and is doing nothing to address the needs and concerns of its employees. Including our buying power. We deserve better than this.

Report of the Technological Change Committee

David Lanthier

The committee had a virtual meeting on May 6th, 2024. At that meeting we were updated on current tech change processes in Assessment Benefit and Service Branch (robotic process/ T1 modernization/ addition of First-Time Home savings). UTE reps asked for update on CAS replacement system. Was informed that they have a couple of options, but nothing confirmed yet.

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