better addressing mental health in the workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhat is a Public Interest Commission (PIC)?<\/h3>\n
By law, once impasse is reached, a PIC is established to help the parties reach an agreement. The PIC is a panel of three people \u2013 a chairperson appointed by the\u00a0Labour\u00a0Board and nominees appointed by the union and management. The union and the employer submit briefs and explain their positions on the outstanding issues at a hearing with the PIC. The PIC then issues a report with recommendations for settlement. The recommendations are not binding.<\/p>\n
Once the PIC releases its report, PSAC bargaining teams will reconvene to discuss the recommendations. Typically, PSAC\u2019s teams and government representatives then return to the table to resume negotiations.<\/p>\n
Will we strike?<\/h3>\n
Regardless of which party forms government after the fall federal election, PSAC will continue pressing for a fair deal that addresses members\u2019 demands.\u00a0However,\u00a0if PSAC and the government are still unable to reach an agreement after the PIC reports are issued, members will have the opportunity to take a strike vote.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nHistory has taught us that the best way to avoid strikes is to prepare for one. Therefore, PSAC will ensure that strike training is offered to members in the coming months.<\/p>\n
PSAC will also provide updates on the PIC process and other bargaining developments as appropriate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The\u00a0Labour\u00a0Board\u00a0has set dates for Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearings for four Treasury Board bargaining tables: Program and Administrative Services (PA): December\u00a04-7, 2019 Education and Library Sciences (EB): December\u00a09-12, 2019 Technical Services (TC): December 17-19, 2019 Operational Services (SV): January 22-24, 2020 Once a hearing has taken place, a PIC report is generally issued within 30 … <\/p>\n
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