OTTAWA,
ON, July 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of
Canada has approved the tentative
agreement for the Border Services Group. The agreement will apply
to approximately 11,000 employees at the Canada Border Services
Agency.
The tentative agreement was recently ratified by Border Services
Group employees and will be signed by both parties in the coming
days. Employees will then see wage and other enhancements within
agreed-to timelines.
The 4-year agreement includes wage increases of 12% over 4
years, which aligns with agreements recently signed for other
public servants, plus a 2.8% adjustment that recognizes the unique
role of these employees. It also includes improvements that are
aligned with those found in other recently signed collective
agreements, including new Leave for Traditional Indigenous
Practices, and a one-time allowance of $2,500.
The Public Servance Alliance of Canada and the government came together at the
bargaining table and negotiated a deal that was fair for Border
Services Group employees and reasonable for Canadians.
To date, the government has reached agreements with 19
bargaining units covering 92% of the public service and is
committed to doing the same for other bargaining tables.
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"This agreement demonstrates that the best deals are reached at
the bargaining table. Border Services employees are critical to the
safety and security of our borders and this agreement recognizes
their important work while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent
prudently. We are continuing with negotiations for the remaining
active bargaining tables and are committed to reaching similar
positive outcomes that are fair for employees and reasonable for
Canadians."
- The Honourable Anita
Anand, President of the Treasury Board
Quick Facts
- The Border Services Group is comprised of positions at the
Canada Border Services Agency that are primarily involved in the
planning, development, delivery, or management of the inspection
and control of people and goods entering Canada.
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- The collective bargaining process - Canada.ca
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SOURCE Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat