News release

October 6, 2004

PSAC negotiations with Parks Canada to resume

OTTAWA - The Public Service Alliance of Canada and Parks Canada Agency are returning to the bargaining table in an attempt to reach a settlement covering 4,800 Parks employees.

“It is our hope that Parks Canada is finally coming to the table with a mandate to negotiate a collective agreement that truly reflects that true value of Parks employees,” says PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President (Atlantic) Jeannie Baldwin.   “We expect the employer to take the process seriously and work with us towards a new collective agreement.”

Negotiations are expected to resume by this weekend.

“As a gesture of good faith, the union is postponing strike actions at national parks, historic sites, conservation areas and canals by our Parks Canada Agency members until October 12 th ,” confirms Baldwin. “Our intent has always been to achieve a fair collective agreement that our members deserve.”

Parks Canada workers have been on strike since August 13, 2004.

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For information:   

Joselito Calugay, PSAC Communications

(613) 560-4235 or (613) 293-9324