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Unions Condemn Federal Government’s Plans to Change Collective Bargaining Rules
Unions oppose amendments aiming to align public sector pay with fiscal policies and labour market trends amid ongoing negotiations for over 120,000 workers.
- On Nov. 6, federal public service unions condemned the government's proposed amendments to collective bargaining rules, acknowledging limited details are available, The Canadian Press reported from Ottawa, Canada.
- The federal budget tabled on Tuesday proposes amendments to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act to attract and retain talent and align compensation with labour-market trends, Department of Finance spokesperson Benoit Mayrand said the changes do not directly limit wage increases and consider fiscal circumstances.
- In June, the Public Service Alliance of Canada opened new talks with Treasury Board covering more than 120,000 members and says it will enforce collective agreement language.
- Public-Sector leaders vowed to mobilize solidarity, citing past flight-attendant action as a model, with Nathan Prier rejecting deficit blame and emphasizing union unity.
- With strong rhetoric, unions signalled possible legal action as Alex Silas, Public Service Alliance of Canada national executive vice-president, said legal recourse could be an option.
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Unions condemn federal government’s plans to change collective bargaining rules
Federal public service unions are condemning the government’s proposed amendments to collective bargaining rules — though they admit they know little at this point about what those changes could entail.
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Unions condemn federal government's plans to change collective bargaining rules
OTTAWA — Federal public service unions are condemning the government's proposed amendments to collective bargaining rules — though they admit they know little at this point about what those changes could entail.
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