A strike involving about 155,000 Canadian federal government workers is nearing a deal..On Sunday, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the union representing the workers, reported that progress had been made regarding remote work and pay raises for Treasury Board workers.. Chris Aylward PSAC .The strike will continue as discussions continue for an agreement involving the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) workers..The PSAC said in a statement that they plan to “escalate” their actions on Monday..Since last Wednesday, the strike has affected various public services like tax returns and passport renewals..It involves 120,000 Treasury Board (TB) workers and 35,000 CRA staff..“At Treasury Board, we made some headway on remote work language and both sides have moved in order to get closer to a resolution on wage increases,” said Chris Aylward, PSAC national president..According to Aylward, negotiations regarding pay raises for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) workers have not progressed.. PSAC Strike 1About 1,200 Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) workers protested outside the Harry Hays Building in Calgary after the union ordered a strike. .The CRA employees requested a 22.5% salary increase over three years and TB workers sought a 13.5% raise over the same period..However, the government proposed a 9% increase over three years for both groups..TB workers are responsible for the federal government administration..Canada's inflation rate reached approximately 10%, but it has since dropped to approximately half that..PSAC is asking for higher wages and the ability to work from home..The government received an offer from PSAC and responded with a counteroffer..However, they did not provide any additional information.
