PA bargaining: After two days in mediation, parties are no further ahead

<div class="banner-img-field-name-body"> </div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p paraeid="{cae19217-5e8d-4ea4-afd0-7937214a5675}{47}" paraid="995902080">PSAC was in mediation with Treasury Board for two more days on September 21–22. Our bargaining team is committed to making sure we’ve explored every path toward a fair negotiated deal for more than 110,000 PA members. </p> <p paraeid="{03c179b4-08b6-46cb-b050-bb7d0f53af35}{11}" paraid="2114263979">After two days of mediated talks, the parties are no further ahead on the key issues needed to reach an agreement. We’ll be back at the table for two more days on September 29–30 to continue pushing for movement and fighting for every improvement we can win. But so far, nothing has changed. </p> <p paraeid="{9b9e898d-c892-484d-a10f-1eeb392680ba}{28}" paraid="975991669">On a positive note, our team was proud to join delegates attending the Government Services Union Triennial National Convention in Ottawa, along with PSAC members from across components, at a rally outside mediation. This demonstration of solidarity sent a clear message — workers across components and workplaces are united and ready to fight for a fair deal. </p> <p><a class="more-link-v1" href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD616v">View rally photos</a></p> <p paraeid="{9b6b164a-c339-4920-8435-16a4f5db4fc7}{44}" paraid="1140925752"><strong>Members are mobilizing </strong></p> <p paraeid="{a2d1d362-6700-4a8c-ac42-2d4321a10e12}{113}" paraid="1001938142">Over the last few months, PSAC members across the country have continued building momentum and showing support for a fair contract: </p> <ul><li paraeid="{9b6b164a-c339-4920-8435-16a4f5db4fc7}{58}" paraid="1988429591"><strong>Over 30,000 emails were sent to Members of Parliament within the first week</strong>, <a href="https://psacunion.ca/tell-your-mp-federal-public-service-workers-need" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">demanding action and a fair deal</a> for federal public service workers. </li> <li paraeid="{16bf6013-1bd9-4bcd-8805-497b290b4c9f}{60}" paraid="383660779">More than 12,000 members participated in <strong><a href="https://psacunion.ca/register-now-treasury-board-bargaining-national-townhalls" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">virtual bargaining town halls</a></strong> , strike training, and other mobilization events to build support and keep bargaining issues front and centre. </li> <li paraeid="{9b6b164a-c339-4920-8435-16a4f5db4fc7}{70}" paraid="192419084"><strong>Thousands of members participated in our <a href="https://psacunion.ca/days-solidarity" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">monthly Day of Solidarity</a></strong> by wearing black to show their support for bargaining teams. </li> <li paraeid="{9b6b164a-c339-4920-8435-16a4f5db4fc7}{72}" paraid="233331956"><strong>Bargaining team members <a href="https://psacunion.ca/treasury-board-invite-bargaining-team-member-your" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">visited workplaces</a> and locals across the country</strong> to discuss bargaining priorities and hear directly from members. </li> </ul><p paraeid="{9b6b164a-c339-4920-8435-16a4f5db4fc7}{80}" paraid="38546011">Across the country, members are getting organized, getting informed, and getting ready for what's next. </p> <p paraeid="{9b6b164a-c339-4920-8435-16a4f5db4fc7}{33}" paraid="59872381"><strong>Be ready to escalate </strong></p> <p paraeid="{1918e7c6-da45-43d7-81c2-a454af5fdcf4}{225}" paraid="1822706500">The next round of mediation on September 29–30 will be an important test. Our team will keep fighting for a fair deal, but members need to be realistic about where things are headed. If Treasury Board keeps refusing to move, members should be ready to escalate the mobilization, which may include strike votes. </p> <p paraeid="{c295ca25-8409-4e4e-b119-ba384553c056}{2}" paraid="969463273">Now is the time to get informed and get ready.  </p> <p paraeid="{d9a2c40f-5f25-4dcd-b80a-9ee5bb88915b}{220}" paraid="242282110">Talk to your local union reps. Attend union meetings. Review <a href="https://psacunion.ca/pa-group" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PSAC bargaining information</a>. Ask questions. Register for training through your <a href="https://psacunion.ca/regions" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PSAC regional office</a>. Make sure you’re <a href="https://psacunion.ca/subscribe-now" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">getting bargaining updates</a> and know what’s happening in your workplace. </p> <p paraeid="{c295ca25-8409-4e4e-b119-ba384553c056}{242}" paraid="1727536878"><strong>Show your support and keep the pressure on </strong></p> <p paraeid="{c295ca25-8409-4e4e-b119-ba384553c056}{252}" paraid="216888031">Every email, every black shirt, every workplace conversation, and every member who gets involved strengthens our position at the bargaining table. </p> <ul><li paraeid="{6492f117-dacb-4cc0-82eb-ea37872c0f54}{11}" paraid="1898623026"><strong><a href="https://psacunion.ca/tell-your-mp-federal-public-service-workers-need" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Send an email to your MP</a></strong> demanding a fair deal. </li> <li paraeid="{c5778700-ad34-4aed-b6e6-3d0fc553a6d9}{23}" paraid="1920074892"><strong>Register for strike readiness and mobilization training</strong> by contacting your <a href="https://psacunion.ca/regional-office-contact" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PSAC regional office</a>. </li> <li paraeid="{b30ccfb3-bf9d-41a8-bfd6-3e425634391c}{215}" paraid="855276831"><strong>Talk to your coworkers about bargaining</strong> and encourage them to get involved. </li> <li paraeid="{79b9fe17-f0f9-40e9-ab34-714a7693165d}{59}" paraid="1916321194"><strong>Connect with your PSAC area council</strong> through your <a href="https://psacunion.ca/regions" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PSAC regional office</a> to discuss how members can prepare for an effective strike. </li> <li paraeid="{d79f0016-3788-489a-94bd-e697328ea4fb}{140}" paraid="1348943174"><strong><a href="https://psacunion.ca/days-solidarity" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Take action by wearing black</a></strong> on the next Day of Solidarity.  </li> <li paraeid="{d79f0016-3788-489a-94bd-e697328ea4fb}{147}" paraid="781130806"><strong><a href="https://psacunion.ca/solidarity-toolkit-pa-group" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Show your support at work</a></strong> with our “I Support My Bargaining Team” materials.  </li> <li paraeid="{d79f0016-3788-489a-94bd-e697328ea4fb}{173}" paraid="1332857150"><strong><a href="https://psacunion.ca/treasury-board-invite-bargaining-team-member-your" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Invite a bargaining team member to speak</a></strong> at your next union meeting or event. </li> <li paraeid="{6492f117-dacb-4cc0-82eb-ea37872c0f54}{25}" paraid="97584459"><strong><a href="https://psacunion.ca/faq-tb-barg" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Read our FAQs</a></strong> to get informed about Treasury Board bargaining.  </li> <li paraeid="{6492f117-dacb-4cc0-82eb-ea37872c0f54}{37}" paraid="1087226809"><strong><a href="https://psacunion.ca/regional-office-contact" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Get in touch with your PSAC regional office</a></strong> or local to arrange information sessions.</li> </ul></div> </div> </div> <section class="field field-name-field-topics field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above view-mode-rss"><h2 class="field-label">Topics:&nbsp;</h2><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="https://psacunion.ca/bargaining">Bargaining</a></li></ul></section><section class="field field-name-field-embedded-image field-type-image field-label-above view-mode-rss"><h2 class="field-label">Embedded Image:&nbsp;</h2><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even"><img class="image-style-none" src="https://psacunion.ca/sites/psac/files/2025-bargainingscrape_pa_12.png" width="960" height="400" alt="PA bargaining group" title="PA bargaining group" /></figure></div></section><div class="field field-name-field-image-placement field-type-list-text field-label-above view-mode-rss"> <div class="field-label">Image Placement:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even">Full Width</div> </div> </div>

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