{"id":10775,"date":"2023-05-15T07:51:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T12:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/?p=10775"},"modified":"2023-05-15T07:51:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T12:51:59","slug":"parks-canada-bargaining-proceeding-to-mediation-and-pic-to-continue-fight-for-a-fair-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/?p=10775","title":{"rendered":"Parks Canada bargaining proceeding to mediation and PIC to continue fight for a fair contract"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Last week, the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) appointed a Public Interest Commission (PIC) to help advance negotiations for 5,000 Parks Canada members. The appointment of the PIC follows PSAC\u2019s declaration of impasse<\/a><\/strong> after a year \u2013and \u2013a half of bargaining.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If mediation fails to result in a settlement, PSAC and Parks will advance to PIC hearings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is mediation? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During mediation, a neutral third party with expertise in contract negotiations helps two parties in a labour dispute reach an agreement.  In this case, the mediator is appointed by the Labour Board.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the PIC work? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On receiving a request for conciliation, the chairperson of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board may recommend that a PIC be established for conciliation of issues in dispute.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PIC is a panel of three people \u2013 a chairperson appointed by the Labour Board and one nominee each appointed by the union and the employer. Each side presents briefs to explain their positions on outstanding issues at a hearing. The process ends when the PIC issues a report with non-binding recommendations for reaching a settlement. PIC hearings can take months to complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What comes next? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Parks Canada bargaining team will continue the bargaining process in mediation June 20-23. No dates have been set yet for the PIC, but PSAC expects to have dates soon.    

Stay informed and engaged  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n