The recent federal worker strike in Canada has been making headlines, with over 155,000 federal workers walking off the job after failing to reach a deal with the government on a new collective agreement. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the country’s largest public service union, kicked off the strike at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, after saying they had “exhausted every other avenue”.
As of Friday, April 14th, 2023, 35,000 employees at the Canada Revenue Agency are also now in a legal strike position after voting in favor of strike action. The workers are represented by PSAC-Union of Taxation Employees.
The strike votes were held between February 22nd and April 11th, 2023, for workers in program and operational services, as well as for those in technical services. The workers’ demands include better wages and working conditions, improved job security, and more resources for the public services they provide.
The strike has caused major disruptions to several government services, including travel plans, tax returns, and employment insurance applications. The last major public service strikes in Canada took place in 2004 and 1991 and resulted in similar disruptions.
The PSAC national president has stated that this time will be no different and that the strike will have a significant impact on government services. The workers are hoping that the strike will result in a new collective agreement that meets their demands.
In summary, the recent federal worker strike in Canada has affected over 155,000 federal workers and has caused major disruptions to several government services. The workers are demanding better wages, working conditions, and job security, and are hoping that the strike will result in a new collective agreement that meets their demands.
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