CIU National President Jean-Pierre Fortin and CIU Labour Relations Officer Laurel Randle, represented by Chantal Homier-Nehmé, PSAC Legal Officer and Andrew Raven of Raven Law, participated in three days of mediation with respect to the Unfair Labour Practices complaint CIU/PSAC filed against TB/CBSA. The complaint was filed in May, shortly after the employer issued “Confirmation of Conditions of Employment” and “Questions and Answers” documents to members.
On August 1, the parties came to an agreement that upholds the collective agreement and provides our members with protection pending the interim hearing, scheduled for early September.
The employer has agreed to not place any employee on leave without pay as a result of that employee’s failure to pass any component of the arming training if that employee was hired prior to August 31, 2007 or that employee is unable to complete the arming training due to a Canadian Human Rights Act requirement. Agreement was also reached on limitations with respect to MMPI testing and on terms respecting members who have or will request to retire or be demoted. The parties have agreed to jointly review the “Questions and Answers” document prior to the interim hearing.
