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FB Mediation Talks Break Down

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Our PSAC/CIU bargaining team for the FB group filed for a Public Interest Commission (PIC) earlier this year when we reached impasse in negotiations with Treasury Board/CBSA.

At the end of May the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board (PSLREB) appointed a Chair of the PIC. Subsequently the Chair set dates for the PIC process – October 17th and 18th, November 2nd, 6th and 23rd.

Once the dates were set our bargaining team and the Treasury Board agreed, with the support of the Chair, to use the first two dates (October 17th and 18th) to engage in mediation in order to make progress on the issues outstanding. It is common during PIC or arbitration processes for there to be mediation at the outset.

Unfortunately we made no progress in mediation, with Treasury Board and the CBSA demonstrating no movement on the issues raised by our team in bargaining, including critical matters related to wages, hours of work, discipline, leave and protections for our jobs.

As a result, mediation talks have broken down and our team is now preparing to go to hearing at the Labour Board in two weeks.

Our union and our bargaining team remain committed to achieving a fair contract for PSAC/CIU members in the FB bargaining unit, one that addresses the issues we’ve raised with respect to achieving parity with other law enforcement agencies.

We’ll be sure to provide updates as things progress. If you have questions be sure to follow up with your CIU Branch President.

A version of this article was published on the PSAC website. You can also download the PDF version (bilingual document).

Government Must Address Staffing Issues to Smooth Refugee Process

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PSAC is calling on the federal government to address organizational and workload issues resulting from the influx of asylum seekers from the United States. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen must take responsibility for fixing these persistent problems.

“There are not enough front-line workers,” said PSAC National President Robyn Benson. “And, from what we are hearing from our members, it is an organizational nightmare.”

Employees at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) have been given new assignments, made family arrangements to accommodate their new schedules, and are then told the plans have changed again. Confusion over assignment of duties and failures of communication in the workplace are also putting undue stress on these PSAC members working on the front lines.

Our members at Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) say more resources are needed, including more Border Services Officers. The number of new workers being hired is insufficient. Harper-era job cuts have not been restored by the current Liberal government, and these workers are being asked to do more with less.

“People arriving in Canada, particularly those in duress, deserve to be treated with dignity,” said Benson. “Our members are doing their best. However, without additional resources, clear directions from management, and adequate facilities, these workers will continue to face a workplace crisis.”

PSAC encourages the Ministers responsible for IRCC, IRB and CBSA to listen to their employees about the specific issues that need to be addressed. As always, listening to the people doing the work, and the unions representing them, is crucial to delivering quality public services.

This article was first published on the PSAC website.

’25 & Out’ Retirement – It Makes Sense

FB Bargaining

CIU and PSAC have prepared a series of flyers on major FB bargaining issues, explaining what we are fighting for. This week, the issue is  ’25 & Out’ – the possibility of retiring after 25 years of service.

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Last Day of Convention Recap

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Photo, from left to right: André Beaulieu, Andrew Wiersema, Richard Savage, Chantal Rajotte, Jean-Pierre Fortin, Mark Weber, Joey Dunphy, Murray Star, Insal Fall.

On the last day of the 18th Convention, delegates voted on Convention Resolutions, and elected the 2017-2020 CIU National Executive, Human Rights Representative, Young Workers Representative, and Alternates:

  • National President Jean-Pierre Fortin (acclaimed)
  • 1st National Vice-President Mark Weber (acclaimed)
  • 2nd National Vice-President Chantal Rajotte (elected)
  • 3rd National Vice-President Joey Dunphy (elected)
  • 4th National Vice-President Richard Savage (elected)
  • National Human Rights Representative Murray Star (acclaimed)
  • Alternate National Human Rights Representative Insa Fall (acclaimed)
  • National Young Workers Representative Andrew Wiersema (acclaimed)
  • Alternate National Young Workers Representative André Beaulieu (acclaimed)
Photo, from left to right: André Beaulieu, Andrew Wiersema, Richard Savage, Chantal Rajotte, Jean-Pierre Fortin, Mark Weber, Joey Dunphy, Murray Star, Insa Fall.

Day 2 of Convention 2017 Recap

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The 2017 Convention attendees

The second day of the 18th National Convention was a busy one, with the adoption of the reports of the four National Vice-Presidents, as well as the reports of the Equity and Youth Reps. Delegates also voted to adopt the budget for the next three years. Convention attendees also heard presentations from several guests such as Scott Newark, FB group negotiator Morgan Gay, and Shelina Merani.

You can find a few pictures of the second day of Convention below. You’re also invited to follow us on social media with the hashtag #ciusdi2017 (Facebook: @ciu.sdi, Twitter: @ciu_sdi, Instagram: @ciusdi).

CIU and PSAC Rally for a Fair Contract for FB Members

CIU National President Jean-Pierre Fortin leading the demonstration

On September 29, delegates and attendees participating in the 2017 National Convention rallied in front of CBSA offices in downtown Ottawa regarding the ongoing bargaining process with the government. FB members have been without a contract for more than 1200 days.

The Union sent a clear message to the Employer: Members are united and the FB group deserves a fair contract now. Among the major issues that were brought up were wage parity with other law enforcement agencies and ’25 and Out’ – the possibility of retiring after 25 years without penalty.

A video of the rally was published on our Facebook page. You can also find a few pictures of the demonstration below.

Day 1 of Convention 2017 Recap

Banner for the 2017 CIU National Convention, which will take place from September 29 to October 1st, 2017, in Ottawa, with the slogan "united and looking to the future"

September 29 was the first day of the CIU’s 18th National Convention. Throughout the day, Convention attendees heard speeches from guest speakers, including Robyn Benson, National President of PSAC, who delivered the keynote address. Delegates were also occupied with Convention business, including the report of the CIU National President.

Convention attendees also participated in a rally in front of CBSA’s office in downtown Ottawa. See the post here for more information.

You can find a few pictures of first day of Convention below. As always, you’re also invited to follow us on social media with the hashtag #ciusdi2017 (Facebook: @ciu.sdi, Twitter: @ciu_sdi, Instagram: @ciusdi) to get the latest Convention updates.

 

One Day Before National Convention

Photo: convention banner / bannière du congrès

CIU’s 18th National Convention starts tomorrow in Ottawa, ON!

During the Convention, follow us and interact on social media – our offical hashtag is #ciusdi2017:

About the Convention

The National Convention is held once every three years and provides an opportunity for all CIU members to become involved in the operation and future of their Union.

As the supreme governing body of the Union, the National Convention provides a forum for delegates, elected by their peers and on a per capita basis according to District Branch membership, to represent their Sisters and Brothers in making decisions that govern both the administration and the policies of this Union for the ensuing three-year period.

For more information, see the main Convention page.

FB Group: CIU and PSAC Are Fighting For All Members

FB Bargaining

CIU and PSAC have prepared a series of flyers on major FB bargaining issues, explaining what we are fighting for. This week, the issues are Variable Shift Scheduling Arrangements and Telework and Hours of Work.

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Keeping Canadians Safe By Protecting Our Jobs

FB Bargaining

CIU and PSAC have prepared a series of flyers on major FB bargaining issues, explaining what we are fighting for. This week, the issue is keeping Canadians safe by protecting our job.

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