The most recent FB collective agreement, which expires on June 20, 2026, is now available on the Treasury Board website. As per article 10.02, where electronic access to the agreement is impractical, members can also request a printed copy from their local manager. We invite all members to avail themselves of this option to ensure easy access to the collective agreement at all times.
PSAC and employer representatives have signed the collective agreement for members in the FB bargaining unit. The agreement was ratified by members on July 4, 2024 and by the employer on July 24, 2024.
Next steps
All non-monetary terms of the collective agreement take effect immediately.
The employer now has 180 days to action retroactive pay, the $2,500 pensionable lump-sum payment and implement wage increases, wage adjustments and allowances. The lump-sum will be paid based on the substantive position employees hold as of the date of signing, August 8, 2024. This includes those on leave without pay. See our FAQ for full details about your eligibility for the lump sum payment.
If the implementation period goes beyond 180 days and when the outstanding amount owed is greater than $500, the employer will pay a $200 lump sum per member.
This article was first posted on the PSAC website.
The federal government has ratified the collective agreement for FB group members working at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The agreement will be signed by both parties in the coming days.
After a nationwide ratification vote, the agreement was ratified by PSAC members on July 4, 2024.
The four-year agreement expires June 2026 and includes a wage increase that exceeds recent increases to other Canadian law enforcement agencies, enhanced protections relative to technological changes, and better provisions for shift scheduling and leave.
Next steps
Once signed, all non-monetary terms of the collective agreement will take effect immediately.
The employer has 180 days from the signing of the contract to implement wage increases, wage adjustments and allowances. If the implementation period goes beyond 180 days and when the outstanding amount owed is greater than $500, the employer will pay a $200 lump sum per member.
PSAC will update FB group members when the agreement is signed. Please contact your regional office to make sure your contact information is up to date.
This article was first posted on the PSAC website.
Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) members working at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their tentative agreement, with 91% of ballots cast in favour of the new contract. A nationwide ratification vote took place June 20 through July 4.
Over 9,000 workers at the CBSA won a wage increase that exceeds recent increases to other Canadian law enforcement agencies, enhanced protections relative to technological changes, and better provisions for shift scheduling and leave.
The four-year collective agreement expires on June 20, 2026.
“Today, we celebrate our members who showed unwavering commitment and solidarity to reach the best possible contract for workers,” said PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa. “This is a well-deserved victory for our members at CBSA who safeguard our nation’s borders and ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.”
“I’m proud of the solidarity our members have shown over that past two years of negotiations,” said Mark Weber, CIU National President. “We would not have achieved this agreement without the strength and support shown by thousands of members across the country who took action to support our bargaining team.”
In the coming weeks, PSAC will meet with Treasury Board and CBSA representatives to sign the new contract. All non-monetary terms of the collective agreement will come into effect immediately after signing.
Treasury Board and CBSA have 180 days from the date of signing the new collective agreement to raise the pay according to the new rates and provide retroactive pay for the time elapsed since the expiry of the previous contract.
This article was first posted on the PSAC website.
Ratification votes for PSAC-CIU members working at the Canada Border Services Agency will begin June 20 and end July 4 at 12 p.m. ET.
In order for FB members to receive their new rates of pay, retroactive pay, and lump sum payment, the new agreement must first be ratified. To ensure this ratification process is done as quickly as possible, PSAC will be conducting an online ratification process.
The ratification vote will be conducted using the same online voting platform used for strike votes earlier this year.
PSAC will be holding mandatory virtual information sessions, and you can vote at any time after attending a session up until the voting deadline July 4 at 12 p.m. ET.
Ensure you are a Member in Good Standing. If you are on an extended leave (parental, disability, etc.), you can request to maintain good status while on leave prior to the vote.
Check your email: All FB group members will have received an email from communications@psac-afpc.vote on June 14 with the link to PSAC’s voting platform and the credentials needed to log in. If we only have your home address on file, your voting credentials will have been mailed to you.
If you did not receive an email on June 14, check your junk mail or other folders in your personal email account. If you’ve checked those folders and still don’t have the email, or if we don’t have your personal email on file, you can fill out a PSAC membership form to update your contact information.
Once you submit the online membership form, PSAC will issue your voting credentials to you as soon as possible.
Participate in a mandatory information session: Upon receipt of your login credentials, please proceed to register for voting sessions using the online voting platform link.
Submit your vote: Once you attend a mandatory information session, you will then be provided with a link to vote. Following the information session, you can vote immediately or stay on to participate in a live Q&A session with members of the FB bargaining team.
Register for one of the following mandatory information sessions:
This article was first posted on the PSAC website.
