PA bargaining: Productive discussions but still no further ahead after another round of mediation

<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="{9d093c76-853e-4594-9b92-e5e8b6043013}{60}" paraid="931626110">Coming out of another two days of mediated talks with Treasury Board on September 29–30, it’s clear that the parties are still very far apart, despite the help of a third-party. This follows our <a href="https://psacunion.ca/pa-bargaining-after-two-days-mediation-parties-are" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">two prior days with the employer</a> on September 21–22. </p> <p paraeid="{9d093c76-853e-4594-9b92-e5e8b6043013}{112}" paraid="154324769">Our PA bargaining team came to the table ready to work constructively and have meaningful discussions about the issues that matter most to members, including job protections and remote work. While the discussions were productive for the most part, the employer continues to ignore our priorities. We remain determined to reach a fair deal that provides wages that keep up with the cost of living. </p> <p paraeid="{9d093c76-853e-4594-9b92-e5e8b6043013}{154}" paraid="2041045282"><strong>Bringing reconciliation to the bargaining table </strong></p> <p paraeid="{9d093c76-853e-4594-9b92-e5e8b6043013}{226}" paraid="1561868984">Because we were at the table on September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our entire bargaining team wore orange shirts in honour of the survivors of residential schools and in recognition of the intergenerational harms caused. </p> <p paraeid="{ed3cfeab-9b1c-414d-80c4-404550e6393a}{29}" paraid="1435375829">The day was also an opportunity to highlight <a href="https://psacunion.ca/sites/psac/files/2026-04-07-appendix_a_-_bargaining_demands_-_pa_group.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">our bargaining proposals</a> that would advance reconciliation and improve workplace protections for Indigenous workers, including: </p> <ul><li paraeid="{ed3cfeab-9b1c-414d-80c4-404550e6393a}{57}" paraid="135724185">An Indigenous language allowance for employees who use an Indigenous language in the workplace. </li> <li paraeid="{ed3cfeab-9b1c-414d-80c4-404550e6393a}{63}" paraid="929690639">Increased leave for traditional Indigenous practices and ceremonies. </li> </ul><p paraeid="{ed3cfeab-9b1c-414d-80c4-404550e6393a}{99}" paraid="1904026825">These proposals recognize that reconciliation needs to be reflected in the workplace. They also align with broader efforts to recognize and support Indigenous languages, cultures, and traditions, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to <a href="https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1524495846286/1557513199083" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">protect and revitalize Indigenous languages</a>. </p> <p paraeid="{ed3cfeab-9b1c-414d-80c4-404550e6393a}{121}" paraid="1820613163">The federal government often speaks about its commitment to reconciliation, so they shouldn’t have an issue reflecting that in the collective agreement. </p> <p paraeid="{d246e975-72e1-4606-b254-aa93253c7a83}{233}" paraid="1755100176"><strong>Show your support and keep the pressure on </strong></p> <p paraeid="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{7}" paraid="1118934923">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="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{19}" paraid="1442831720"><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> demanding a fair deal. </li> <li paraeid="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{41}" paraid="173892282">Register for strike readiness and mobilization training by contacting your <a href="https://psacunion.ca/education" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PSAC regional office</a>. </li> <li paraeid="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{55}" paraid="1304669920">Talk to your coworkers about bargaining and encourage them to get involved. </li> <li paraeid="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{65}" paraid="678691814">Connect with your PSAC area council 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="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{79}" paraid="812576962"><a href="https://psacunion.ca/days-solidarity" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Take action by wearing black</a> on the next Day of Solidarity.  </li> <li paraeid="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{93}" paraid="2026479603"><a href="https://psacunion.ca/solidarity-toolkit-pa-group" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Show your support at work</a> with our “I Support My Bargaining Team” materials.  </li> <li paraeid="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{107}" paraid="436236446"><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> at your next union meeting or event. </li> <li paraeid="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{121}" paraid="381759404"><a href="https://psacunion.ca/faq-tb-barg" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Read our FAQs</a> to get informed about Treasury Board bargaining.  </li> <li paraeid="{d5684319-3a0f-48fd-a336-70993f6ff2ac}{135}" paraid="682849469"><a href="https://psacunion.ca/regional-office-contact" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Get in touch with your PSAC regional office</a> 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/processed-7eb611a6-6313-4596-ac2b-7ebd43cfac5a_1.jpeg" width="2420" height="1816" alt="Bargaining team wearing Orange for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation" /></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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2nd October 2026

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