The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is a labor union that represents over 180,000 public service workers across Canada. In August 2019, PSAC negotiated a new collective agreement with the federal government, known as the PA agreement.
The PA agreement covers a wide range of workers in the federal public service, including administrative support, IT professionals, and program and services delivery. It includes several important updates and improvements for workers, including wage increases, job security provisions, and improved benefits.
One of the major highlights of the PA agreement is the wage increase for federal public service workers. The new agreement provides for a 2% increase in salaries retroactive to June 2018, followed by another 2% increase in June 2019 and a final 1.5% increase in June 2020. This wage increase helps to keep up with the cost of living and provides a fair wage for workers.
Another key aspect of the PA agreement is the job security provisions. The new agreement includes language that provides for greater job security, including measures to prevent layoffs and contracting out of services. This helps to ensure that workers can continue to provide high-quality services to Canadians without fear of losing their jobs.
The PA agreement also includes improvements to benefits, including increased dental coverage and improved family-related leave provisions. These changes help to improve the overall health and well-being of federal public service workers and their families.
Overall, the PA agreement is an important victory for federal public service workers and their union, PSAC. The agreement helps to provide fair wages, job security, and improved benefits for workers across a wide range of professions. As a result, the new agreement helps to ensure that federal public service workers are able to continue providing high-quality services to Canadians for years to come.