As a union member, you’re empowered to make improvements to your workplace. That’s the power of collective bargaining!
That process is about to start for the Program Administration (PA), Operational Services (SV), Technical Services (TC) and Library and Education Services (EB) Treasury Board bargaining units and Parks Canada. The notice to bargain will be served in early spring 2014.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada has sent a Program of Demands to each Local; this document is meant to help you when engaging members in discussions about bargaining demands. Some of these demands come from unresolved concerns from the last round of bargaining – others reflect long-term goals of our union or issues that have emerged during the life of the current agreements.
So, now’s the time to get a few things done!
- There’s still time to make some bargaining demands. This is your chance to make things better for you and your colleagues. You can submit bargaining demands via our website by clicking here. The deadline for this is November 1, 2013.
- If you’re part of your Local’s executive, this would be a great time to schedule a Local meeting to discuss bargaining demands. Please keep in mind that each Local is restricted to a maximum of 25 demands.
- Stay tuned to our website for more bargaining news. In the coming weeks and months, we will provide you with information on the process that Locals and the UNE will follow to prepare for this critical set of negotiations.
The next round of bargaining will be the most important in our union’s history; your participation is vital to our success.
Doug Marshall
National President
Union of National Employees