Tax season strike? Union at Canada Revenue Agency says voting starts this month – National | 24CA News
More than 35,000 Canada Revenue Agency staff will quickly vote on whether or not to go on strike this tax season after being with out a contract for greater than a yr, their union says.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) will launch strike votes later this month after it says talks broke down over wages and distant work.
Strike votes will probably be held between Jan. 31 and April 7, the union introduced Tuesday in a news launch. The union declared it was at an deadlock in talks with the federal government in September, with staff being with out a contract for greater than a yr.
Canadians will be capable to file their earnings tax and profit return for 2022 between Feb. 20 and April 30.
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While strike votes are underway, PSAC-UTE and the company will proceed to Public Interest Commission hearings Jan. 27 and Feb. 20 with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board, with their non-binding suggestions to reaching an settlement anticipated this spring, the union stated.
After the fee points a report, PSAC-UTE stated it will likely be in a authorized strike place if members vote in favour of a strike mandate.
“When Canadians needed us most during the pandemic, we delivered — processing nearly 30 million CERB applications and providing historic financial relief to millions of people hardest hit by COVID-19,” stated Marc Brière, UTE nationwide president, within the launch.
“But Canada Revenue Agency has shown a complete lack of respect for workers at the bargaining table, and a strong strike mandate is the best way to ramp up pressure to reach a fair contract for our members.”
Global News reached out to the Canada Revenue Agency for remark, however didn’t obtain a response by publication time.
“Workers’ wages have stalled while the cost of living has continued to rise, and everyone is feeling the strain,” stated Chris Aylward, PSAC nationwide president, within the launch.
“We’ve been clear negotiating wages that keep up with inflation and a sensible remote work policy are critical to reach a deal, but the Agency has refused to respond to our wage offer and still has major concessions on the table. Workers can’t wait any longer.”
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