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Members Hold Rally in Halifax

Picture of a demo in Halifax stating "We keep Canada's borders safe. We deserve to be treated fairly"

Members of the CIU Nova Scotia Branch rallied in Halifax early this morning, bringing attention once more to the importance of the work performed by the front-line men and women who keep our country’s borders safe, and deserve fair treatment.

“Our members act as Canada’s first line of defense,” said CIU 3rd National VP Joey Dunphy. “Every day, Border Services personnel stop drugs and weapons from entering the country. They apprehend criminals, and they help protect our communities. In short, they perform the same work as other law enforcement personnel, and it is high time that they be recognized as such.”

After 3.5 years of bargaining, the employer is still pushing for concessions that devalues the work members of the FB Group perform on behalf of all Canadians, and continues to refuse to provide parity with other law enforcement agencies.

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Strong Start to 2018 – Members Rally in Windsor

Picture of a demo in Windsor stating "We keep Canada's borders safe. We deserve to be treated fairly"

A new year means more rallies: CIU & PSAC members kicked things off for 2018 by demonstrating in Windsor (CIU local 00018) today. With a large number of members in attendance, this rally is the latest in a series of demonstrations supporting the FB bargaining team, reminding Canadians that FB members protect Canada’s borders, and sending a clear message to the employer : It is time to treat FB members with respect. These men and women put themselves in harm’s way, they are law enforcement, and they deserve a fair contract.

CIU and PSAC members from different locals were present, including CIU National President Jean-Pierre Fortin and 1st National VP Mark Weber. Thank you to Windsor & District Labour Council, UNIFOR 444, Iron Workers 700, IBEW 773, WUFA, Ontario Teachers Federation, CUPW, CUPE and LIUNA 625 for their solidarity and support. MPP Taras Natyshack, MPP Lisa Gretsky, and MP Brian Masse were also present.

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Members Rally in Regina

Picture of demo in SK stating "We keep Canada's borders safe. We deserve to be treated fairly"

On December 19, 2017, in front of the offices of the Canada Border Services Agency, in Regina, CIU & PSAC members rallied for fairness and in solidarity with all FB members. After 3.5 years of bargaining, the employer is still pushing for concessions that devalues the work our members perform on behalf of all Canadians, and continues to refuse to provide parity with other law enforcement agencies.

The demonstrators had a clear message for Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale: Enough is enough – it is time to treat FB members with respect.

Present at the rally were members and representatives of CIU SK 40031, PSAC Regina Area Council Committee, DCL 40005, USGE, UNE, and CEIU, including: Brea Lewis, Branch President of CIU Saskatchewan 40031 and FB bargaining team member, Marianne Hladun, Regional Executive Vice-President of the PSAC Prairie Region, and Santa Claus.

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CIU/PSAC Members Rally in Niagara Falls

Picture of demo in Niagara Falls stating "We keep Canada's borders safe. We deserve to be treated fairly"

In another display of solidarity, members of CIU/PSAC in Niagara Falls rallied today to express support for their FB bargaining team, and to tell the employer that FB members keep Canada’s borders safe, and deserve a fair treatment. They’re law enforcement, and a fair contract must acknowledge it.

Among the members were CIU 1st National VP Mark Weber, CIU Niagara Falls Branch President Chris Schuurman, and CIU Toronto Branch President Frances Baroutoglou.

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Demo in Niagara Falls

Members Rally in New Brunswick in Support of FB Bargaining

Picture of demo in NB stating "We keep Canada's borders safe. We deserve to be treated fairly"

CIU and PSAC members in New Brunswick demonstrated in Saint John on Monday December 11 in support of the CIU/PSAC campaign reminding Canadians that Border Officers and all FB members keep Canada’s borders safe, and deserve a fair contract and a fair treatment.

Demonstrating with the members were 3rd National VP Joey Dunphy and NB Branch President Tammy Firlotte.

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Demo in NB