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FB strike votes: Frequently Asked Questions

June 10, 2021

The Border Services (FB) bargaining unit consists of over 9,000 PSAC-CIU members at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), responsible for protecting Canada’s borders and the planning, development, delivery, inspection and control of people and goods entering Canada. FB members have been without a contract for nearly three years, with our collective agreement having expired in June 2018. At the table, our bargaining team has been fighting for key issues, including parity […]

FB bargaining team: We need your vote to get the contract we all deserve

June 9, 2021

Like you, we are all CBSA employees. Together, we have over 100 years of diligent service with the federal government. We care deeply about the work that we do, and we care about our coworkers. That’s why we got involved in the union in the first place, and that’s why we’re reaching out to you today […]

FB bargaining: Team wraps up case at Public Interest Commission

Photo of BSO with the words "Bargaining: FB Group"

May 21, 2021

The FB bargaining team presented PSAC’s arguments for compensation parity with other law enforcement agencies across Canada at Public Interest Commission hearings May 10, 18, and 20. The team also made the case – repeatedly – that there are serious problems with harassment and abuse of authority at CBSA that need to be addressed. As per the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, […]

FB group: Register now for national town hall meetings

May 11, 2021

PSAC-CIU will be holding additional virtual town hall meetings to give FB members the latest updates and outline our next steps as we ramp up to mobilize for a fair contract. In this town hall we will hear from Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) National President Jean-Pierre Fortin and PSAC negotiator Morgan Gay who will provide important information and insight into the bargaining process, […]

UPDATED — FB bargaining: Public Interest Commission dates set for May

May 10, 2021

PSAC-CIU and the employer will appear before a Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearing May 10, 18 and 20. Both sides will present their arguments on the outstanding issues at the table, and then the Commission will prepare a report with its recommendations to reach a settlement. Talks broke off in December when the FB bargaining […]