CRA workers to hold strike vote amid union preparations
Federal workers are launching nationwide strike votes for more than 35,000 employees at Canada Revenue Agency after talks broke down over wages and remote work.
Strikes Loom Over Tax Season
Votes will be held from January 31 to April 7, and the union will be in a legal strike position if its members approve a strike mandate, according to a joint statement from the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of Taxation Employees.
What’s at Stake?
The strike votes highlight the persistence of union demands for bigger pay increases even as consumer price gains begin to retreat from a four-decade high. High inflation has historically led to increased work stoppages as employees try to catch up with prices, and unions in Canada have been ramping up their demands over the past several months.
Union Demands
The taxation workers, for example, demanded a 30 per cent wage increase over three years. "A strong strike mandate is the best way to ramp up pressure to reach a fair contract for our members," said Marc Brière, president of the tax workers union.
The Cost of Living Crisis
Workers’ wages have stalled while the cost of living has continued to rise, according to PSAC President Chris Aylward. "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."
The Impact on Tax Season
The strike votes will occur ahead of Canada’s April 30 tax filing deadline. The strikes could potentially disrupt the tax season, causing delays for individuals and businesses waiting for their tax returns.
The Future of Remote Work
The union’s demands for remote work are also at the forefront of the negotiations. With many federal workers continuing to work remotely due to the pandemic, the issue has become increasingly contentious.
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High inflation has historically led to increased work stoppages as employees try to catch up with prices. Unions in Canada have been ramping up their demands over the past several months, and the taxation workers’ union is no exception.
A Strong Strike Mandate
The taxation workers’ union believes that a strong strike mandate will give them the leverage they need to negotiate a fair contract for their members. "A strong strike mandate is the best way to ramp up pressure to reach a fair contract for our members," said Marc Brière, president of the tax workers union.
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The taxation workers’ union has been clear that negotiating wages that keep up with inflation and a sensible remote work policy are critical to reaching a deal. However, the Agency has refused to respond to their wage offer, leaving the union no choice but to consider strike action.
The Benefits of a Strong Strike Mandate
A strong strike mandate will give the taxation workers’ union the leverage they need to negotiate a fair contract for their members. By ramping up pressure on the Agency, the union believes that they can secure better wages and working conditions for their members.
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The strike votes will occur ahead of Canada’s April 30 tax filing deadline, potentially disrupting the tax season and causing delays for individuals and businesses waiting for their tax returns. The ongoing cost of living crisis continues to affect federal workers across Canada, with inflation rising and wages stalled.
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As the taxation workers’ union prepares for strike action, the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to affect federal workers across Canada. With inflation rising and wages stalled, the union is fighting for a fair contract that will keep up with the cost of living.
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The taxation workers’ union believes that a strong strike mandate will give them the leverage they need to negotiate a fair contract for their members. By ramping up pressure on the Agency, the union believes that they can secure better wages and working conditions for their members.
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As the taxation workers’ union prepares for strike action, the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to affect federal workers across Canada. With inflation rising and wages stalled, the union is fighting for a fair contract that will keep up with the cost of living.
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The taxation workers’ union has been clear that negotiating wages that keep up with inflation and a sensible remote work policy are critical to reaching a deal. However, the Agency has refused to respond to their wage offer, leaving the union no choice but to consider strike action.
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As the taxation workers’ union prepares for strike action, the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to affect federal workers across Canada. With inflation rising and wages stalled, the union is fighting for a fair contract that will keep up with the cost of living.
The taxation workers’ union believes that a strong strike mandate will give them the leverage they need to negotiate a fair contract for their members. By ramping up pressure on the Agency, the union believes that they can secure better wages and working conditions for their members.
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