Public Service Alliance of Canada calls strike votes for more than 120,000 federal workers, starting Nov. 16
Key points
- PSAC has announced national strike votes for more than 120,000 federal public servants
- Voting runs from Nov. 16, 2026, to Jan. 22, 2027
- Bargaining issues include wages, remote work and job security; the government's April offer averaged under 1% a year in raises
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has announced a national strike vote for more than 120,000 federal public servants. Voting will run from Nov. 16, 2026, to Jan. 22, 2027. The union says talks with the Treasury Board over wages, remote work and job security have broken down. In April, the government offered average raises of under 1% a year.
What employers should do
- Monitor federal bargaining developments in Canada and assess the impact on related workforce planning
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