News release

October 6, 2004

PSAC back at the table with the Revenue Canada Agency

OTTAWA - The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has confirmed that negotiations will take place with the Canada Revenue Agency.

According to PSAC National President Nycole Turmel, the parties have agreed to return to the table, starting Friday, October 8 th .

According to Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) National President Betty Bannon, “we are resuming negotiations in hopes of reaching a settlement with the Agency.   If the employer has the will and is prepared to work diligently over the weekend, we believe this dispute can be resolved.”

Customs Excise Union Douanes Accise (CEUDA) National President Ron Moran also believes that an agreement can be reached.   “We hope the employer is coming to the table with the same resolve as our negotiating team to reach a fair and equitable agreement.”

Turmel also confirms that “effective October 7 th , all strike action by our Canada Revenue Agency members will be postponed until October 12 th .”  

There are 25,000 PSAC members at the CRA.   Their contract expired on October 31, 2003.

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For information:

Betty Bannon, UTE National President

(613) 266-5956 (cell)

Ron Moran, CEUDA National President

(613) 723-8008, ext. 301

Louise Laporte, PSAC Communications