More than 155,000 federal public service workers across the
country are on strike after the federal government and their union
representatives (the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)) were
not able to reach an agreement. After being without a contract for
nearly two years, PSAC members are striking for better wages to
keep up with inflation. PSAC is one of Canada's largest
unions, and represents workers from nearly 30 federal government
departments and agencies, Crown Corporations, and universities,
among others.
Nearly one-third of all federal public service workers are on
strike, and picket lines have been set up at more than 250
locations across the country. PSAC has announced that they will
remain on strike until key issues have been addressed during
negotiations. Importantly, essential services will be maintained
during the strike.
