Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
PIJ: These reports aim to sow discord and incite against our Palestinian people and the camps
PIJ: We deny reports that the movement is strengthening its capabilities in Syria
Taiwan’s President: Taiwan will adopt a self-defense strategy to confront China’s threats.
Taiwan’s President: “One country, two regimes” is a red line for Taiwan.
Taiwan’s President: Beijing continues to increase military drills and gray zone harassment near Taiwan.
Palestinian sources: Apache helicopters open fire over Tubas in northern West Bank.
No specific date for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump says.
Witkoff will meet Putin in Moscow next week, Trump says
Trump: The 28-point plan for Ukraine is but a map.
Trump: Ukraine is happy, and Europe will participate in security measures.

120,000 striking workers reach deal with Canada's government

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 2 May 2023 11:20
2 Min Read

The deal ends a 12-day strike for Treasury Board employees.

  • x
  • 120,000 striking workers reach deal with Canada's government
    Picketers march on Parliament Hill as approximately 155,000 public sector union workers with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) continue to strike, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada April 26, 2023. (Reuters)

Canada's PSAC union said on Monday that although the Canadian government and the 120,000 striking Treasury Board employees had struck a tentative agreement, 35,000 of them were still not working.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which represents all employees, has different contracts with each group. The agreement puts an end to the Treasury Board workers' 12-day walkout.

Back in April, 155,000 public service workers went on strike following a call by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) union after failure to reach a final pay agreement with the Federal government: teachers, firefighters, insurance employees, and Coast Guard teams, among others, all abstained from fulfilling their duties.

Read more: Canadian public sector strike leaves migrants in legal limbo

In a press release on Monday, the union stated that “With the national strike now over for Treasury Board workers…(they) are required to return to work beginning May 1 at 9 a.m. ET (Eastern Time) or their next scheduled shift after that date."

Union members will get a 12% wage raise overall over the course of four years, including retroactive increments for 2021 and 2022 of 1.5% and 4.75% respectively, 3.5% in 2023 and 2.25% for 2024.

The union detailed in a press release that “PSAC negotiated wage increases totaling 12.6% compounded over the life of the agreement from 2021-2024. PSAC secured an additional fourth year in the agreement that protects workers from inflation," noting that the strike was responsible for wage gains.

“By securing an overwhelming strike mandate and following through with strong strike action, important gains were made to the employer’s final wage offer."

Remote work was another contentious issue, and the union claims the revised contract language allows for more "equitable and fair decision-making on remote work."

No time was specified for the ratification vote, but it will take place when employees get the contract and the letter of explanation that goes with it.

  • Canada
  • canada strikes
  • ottawa
  • Inflation in Canada
  • Strike

Most Read

Inside the Epstein-Rothschild web behind 'Israel’s' spy tech empire

Inside the Epstein-Rothschild web behind 'Israel’s' spy tech empire

  • Politics
  • 19 Nov 2025
Hezbollah announces the martyrdom of Haitham al-Tabatabai

Hezbollah announces the martyrdom of commander Haitham Tabatabai

  • West Asia
  • 23 Nov 2025
Democracy at the civilizational crossroads: Critical analysis of bourgeois Democracy, its alternatives

Democracy at the civilizational crossroads: Critical analysis of bourgeois Democracy, its alternatives

  • Analysis
  • 19 Nov 2025
Hezbollah publishes biography of martyred leader Haitham al-Tabatabai

Hezbollah publishes biography of martyred leader Haitham Tabatabai

  • Politics
  • 23 Nov 2025

Coverage

All
In Five

Read Next

All
A French UN peacekeeper stands beside an armored vehicle at his base, waiting to move with his unit for a patrol along the Lebanese-Israeli border in Deir Kifa, southern Lebanon, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UNIFIL: Israeli wall crosses Blue Line, seizes land in Lebanon

President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are seated for a dinner in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics

MBS resisted Trump's push for 'Israel' deal during last meeting: Axios

Hezbollah fighters carry the coffin of Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haytham Tabtabai during his funeral procession in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, November 24, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ansar Allah leader mourns Hezbollah commander al-Tabatabai

Bodies of unidentified Palestinians returned from the occupied Palestinian territories as part of the ceasefire deal are buried in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, November 23, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Study: Gaza life expectancy cut nearly in half, over 100,000 killed

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS