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Union of Taxation Employees and Canada Revenue Agency accept mediation sessions in mid-April

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Apr 1, 2023
Union of Taxation Employees and Canada Revenue Agency accept mediation sessions in mid-April

Secret problems consist of earnings, telework and remote work, task security and work-life balance.

Released Mar 31, 2023Last upgraded 16 hours ago2 minute read

Canada Revenue Agency head office in Ottawa. Image by Errol McGihon /POSTMEDIA

The Canada Revenue Agency and the union representing more than 35,000 of its staff members have actually consented to resume settlements with help from a third-party arbitrator, the 2 sides revealed Friday afternoon.

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Talks are set up for April 17-20.

“The clock is ticking on a possible strike,” Union of Taxation Employees nationwide president Marc Brière stated in a release on the union site. “Workers are informing the federal government loud and clear throughout strike votes they’re ready to eliminate for a reasonable agreement that stays up to date with increasing expenses and enhances our offices.”

The release stated the union’s bargaining group had actually proposed resuming settlements as early as April 11, however CRA wished to consult with the help of an arbitrator, who was not available up until April 17.

Secret concerns for the union consist of incomes, telework and remote work, task security and work-life balance.

The General Public Service Alliance of Canada-Union of Taxation Employees began strike votes in January. That procedure is to continue up until April 6.

“There’s no doubt our objective is to reach a reasonable agreement at the bargaining table, however CRA requires to come to the bargaining table prepared to work out in a significant method, with a required that ensures employees do not continue to fall back,” Brière’s declaration included.

A statement on the CRA site stated it was “delighted” to reveal a go back to settlements and “excited” to resume.

“The CRA is devoted to continuous and positive settlements. We acknowledge and appreciate that if a contract is not reached, staff members have the right to strike,” the firm’s online declaration stated. “In the occasion of a labour interruption, particular CRA services might be postponed or not available.”

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