The majority of Canadian government employees are preparing to strike, which would disrupt customs, passports, taxes, and government buildings. Their union said on Monday that if they could not reach an agreement with the government on salary and other concerns, more than 155,000 public officials in Canada would go on strike on Wednesday.
These government employees have been without a contract since 2021. They operate in over 20 locations, including the Canada Revenue Agency. The majority of them opted to go on strike last week. According to union officials, the two sides have extremely different perspectives on wages, job security, and working from home.
“These workers — like all workers — deserve fair wages and decent working conditions. Despite some progress at the bargaining table, our members are frustrated that while negotiations drag on, they continue to fall behind,” Chris Aylward, national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), told a news conference.
“We’ve already been at the table for nearly two years, and these workers can’t wait any longer. That’s why we’re setting a clock on this round of bargaining,” he said.
If no agreement is reached by Tuesday at 9 p.m. (0100 GMT), a countrywide general strike will be declared at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is far larger than the PSAC, but a strike by PSAC employees would be significant.
Canadians have been informed that if PSAC staff go on strike, it will take longer to process their tax returns, immigration or refugee petitions, passports, and foreign worker permits. Changes would also be made to consular services, as well as new demands for military perks.
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