It’s clear the government has dragged these negotiations out as long as possible, without regard for the serious implications on Canadians and our members who continue to hold the line.
They still think they can wait you out and wear you down. But we’re not going to give in because your hard work is having an impact. Our demands for fair wages and remote work have dominated every major news outlet for nine days straight. Experts across the country agree that this fight will set the bar for all Canadian workers.
In the days ahead, we’ll keep showing up to reach a fair deal. And like every major labour win before this, we know we can last one day longer than this employer.
We are being heard around the world
Our fight for fair wages and better working conditions are being recognized around the world. Since this strike was called, major news outlets from around the world have reported on the status of negotiations including the BBC, CNN, Forbes, Jacobin, Yahoo News Hong Kong, Le Monde and Reuters. Here’s some of what they’re saying:
“Given their recent track record of successful negotiations, PSAC is likely to secure a wage increase for members.” —Forbes
“More than 155,000 Canadian federal workers strike to demand higher wages” —France24
“More than 155,000 federal workers in Canada have gone on strike, marking the biggest action of its kind in the country in more than three decades.” — BBC
Wondering when you will receive strike pay?
Please note that strike pay began to be processed on Thursday, April 27 and will take a few days to deliver fully. Payments will be issued in weekly intervals.
The first payment will cover the first three strike dates: April 19, 20, and 21. Next week we will begin processing any additional days on the picket line.
E-transfers will reach members in the first days as they are automatic, while physical cheques will take a few more days to print and distribute. When cheques are ready for distribution, members will be notified by their regional office.
Please note if you signed in manually without being scanned on any of your days of picketing, your strike pay for that day may be delayed until the following week’s payment. We ask that you please wait until the following week’s payment before submitting any errors for review.
If after two strike payments you still have errors or issues with your strike pay, please submit a request for PSAC to resolve the problem using this form.
Top Media Hits
- Toronto Star: Federal public service strike enters ninth day, no sign of back-to-work legislation
- CBC Power & Politics: Striking federal union accuses government of stalling negotiations
Vibe Check: Costumes!
We love all the creative ways workers have delivered their message to the government, including “cut the BULL Mona” and “Fair wages MEOW.”
We’re going to make sure this government hears our demand in every way possible. Let’s keep up the energy!