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Hi,

Today, I would like to talk to you about a subject that is not always popular but is still very important: your union dues.

As you know, the Phoenix payroll system has created and still creates a lot of problems for many of you. Since April 2016, when the CRA was forced to join this payroll system, your union has focused on helping its members resolve problematic situations as quickly as possible.

Sisters and Brothers,

For over two years we have endured problems with our pay, through the Phoenix Pay System.  Over the next few weeks, and months, we will be putting pressure on the Federal Government to make changes to remedy this problem. 

This message is intended for all members of the Union of Taxation Employees.

Last week, the AFS National Executive and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) issued a message saying that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that there is an internal alternative solution regarding the problems related to the Phoenix pay system. They stated that CRA has completed the analysis of its Corporate Administrative Systems (CAS) and established that it has the capacity to pay all of its employees.

After almost two years after launching the disastrous Phoenix pay system, the government has finally rolled out basic training for all employees.

“This is the kind of training that should be provided before rolling out a new pay system, not two years after the fact,” said PSAC National President Robyn Benson. “Now that it is finally available, the employer must act to ensure all employees are given the time and resources to do the training.”

PSAC reminds our members that they are entitled to take the training during their work hours.