May 29, 2008
CBSA Rejects Job Security for Employees, Tables 1.5% and 1.2% Wage Increases
Management makes virtually no movement in bargaining, tables insulting wage offer.
This past Monday through Wednesday (May 26th through 28th) our bargaining team met with Treasury Board/CBSA in an effort to bring the parties closer to a first contract for CBSA workers in the FB bargaining unit. In response to our proposal regarding job security in the context of arming, management stated clearly at the table that CBSA is not prepared to provide full job security to CBSA employees in the context of the arming initiative, and that all decisions related to the impact of arming should be left up to management. Our team made it clear that CBSA's response is totally unacceptable and that there will need to be clear protections in our new contract in the context of the arming initiative.
On compensation, the employer stated at the table that our Union's concerns regarding recruitment and retention at CBSA are not supported by analyses done by Treasury Board. Management proceeded to table a wage package of 1.5%, 1.5%, 1.2% and 1.2% respectively in each year of a four-year agreement, with no market adjustment for FB workers.
No progress was made this past week in bargaining on alternative working arrangements, seniority protections, student work or hours of work scheduling.
This June 19th we are calling for a day of action in Ottawa and elsewhere in support of a fair contract for CBSA workers and all PSAC members at Treasury Board. Stay tuned for additional info, or if you have any questions contact a member of our bargaining team or your Shop Steward. For more information go to: www.ceuda.psac.com.
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