Strike update

[Priority]

I said back in June this strike has no end in sight. It's not like Canada Post or the garbage workers, which are strikes that actually affect voters...this strike costs Clement and the tories no political capital and it carries minimal chances of any backlash. They'll happily drag it well into 2014 if PAFSO can play along. This is obvious from Clement's tone, which is much harsher and steadfastly dismissive than in any of the other labor disputes he was part of. He has zero respect for PAFSO.

I think it's becoming quite obvious that this strike won't end until PAFSO is bankrupt and can't pay off its members. And Forget Back to Work legislation...won't happen.

I agree with your analysis. This is very bad timing for PAFSO due their low visibility. They would have better results if this strike was in the middle of national electoral campain.

 

[grishan1]

How do you feel, how much strikes affect CEC applicants?

 

[Konkanasetty]

News

26 September 2013 - Canada’s Foreign Service Officers Reach Tentative Agreement with Federal Government
The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Treasury Board of Canada to end our six-month labour dispute.

“PAFSO is satisfied with this deal,” said PAFSO President Tim Edwards.“This agreement was reached through compromises on both sides,” continued Edwards. “We salute the spirit of constructive engagement which our employer brought to our latest discussions. This deal is a victory for free and fair bargaining in the federal public service.”

With the signing of this tentative agreement PAFSO has ordered an immediate suspension of all strike measures and work to rule. The agreement requires ratification by the PAFSO membership and approval by the full Treasury Board. PAFSO’s Executive Committee and Treasury Board president Tony Clement have agreed to recommend acceptance of the offer.

“We are pleased that the Government has recognized the tremendous value and dedication which Foreign Service Officers provide to Canadians and their elected representatives,” said Edwards. “It has been a hard-fought battle and I would like to salute the unity, resolve, and stamina of our members in securing a fair and equitable deal. We’re excited to get back to doing the work we love, promoting and protecting Canada’s values and interests abroad.”

The 1,350 Foreign Service Officers have been without a contract since July 1, 2011 and in a legal strike position since April 2, 2013. This agreement concludes the longest federal public service strike since the introduction of collective bargaining in 1967.

Contact: media@pafso-apase.com

 

[lpc19800]

News

26 September 2013 - Canada's Foreign Service Officers Reach Tentative Agreement with Federal Government
The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Treasury Board of Canada to end our six-month labour dispute.

“PAFSO is satisfied with this deal,” said PAFSO President Tim Edwards.“This agreement was reached through compromises on both sides,” continued Edwards. “We salute the spirit of constructive engagement which our employer brought to our latest discussions. This deal is a victory for free and fair bargaining in the federal public service.”

With the signing of this tentative agreement PAFSO has ordered an immediate suspension of all strike measures and work to rule. The agreement requires ratification by the PAFSO membership and approval by the full Treasury Board. PAFSO's Executive Committee and Treasury Board president Tony Clement have agreed to recommend acceptance of the offer.

“We are pleased that the Government has recognized the tremendous value and dedication which Foreign Service Officers provide to Canadians and their elected representatives,” said Edwards. “It has been a hard-fought battle and I would like to salute the unity, resolve, and stamina of our members in securing a fair and equitable deal. We're excited to get back to doing the work we love, promoting and protecting Canada's values and interests abroad.”

The 1,350 Foreign Service Officers have been without a contract since July 1, 2011 and in a legal strike position since April 2, 2013. This agreement concludes the longest federal public service strike since the introduction of collective bargaining in 1967.

Contact: media @ pafso-apase.com

Best.news.ever
Thank you for posting!!!

 

[ahm2307]

News

26 September 2013 - Canada's Foreign Service Officers Reach Tentative Agreement with Federal Government
The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Treasury Board of Canada to end our six-month labour dispute.

“PAFSO is satisfied with this deal,” said PAFSO President Tim Edwards.“This agreement was reached through compromises on both sides,” continued Edwards. “We salute the spirit of constructive engagement which our employer brought to our latest discussions. This deal is a victory for free and fair bargaining in the federal public service.”

With the signing of this tentative agreement PAFSO has ordered an immediate suspension of all strike measures and work to rule. The agreement requires ratification by the PAFSO membership and approval by the full Treasury Board. PAFSO's Executive Committee and Treasury Board president Tony Clement have agreed to recommend acceptance of the offer.

“We are pleased that the Government has recognized the tremendous value and dedication which Foreign Service Officers provide to Canadians and their elected representatives,” said Edwards. “It has been a hard-fought battle and I would like to salute the unity, resolve, and stamina of our members in securing a fair and equitable deal. We're excited to get back to doing the work we love, promoting and protecting Canada's values and interests abroad.”

The 1,350 Foreign Service Officers have been without a contract since July 1, 2011 and in a legal strike position since April 2, 2013. This agreement concludes the longest federal public service strike since the introduction of collective bargaining in 1967.

Contact: media @ pafso-apase.com

Well I'll be damned! Maybe now I can finally get my stupid MR! It's been more than a year already!

 

[iam_toby]

Off topic, but a pretty sweet coincidence;
1 day before the pafso strike ended, the cupe bargaining in bc ended, too.

http://www.cupe.bc.ca/news/3159

 

[aquareo]

Hope CIC will soon remove the upsetting "Alert – Strike Action" from their website...

 

[bickyii]

http://www.pafso.com/news_releases.php?newsID=168

 

[Bhanavig]

Good to hear this.

 

[honeysingh]

FINALLY the STRIKE ALERT is removed from the Processing Times Page

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-ec.asp

 

[iam_toby]

FINALLY the STRIKE ALERT is removed from the Processing Times Page

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-ec.asp

Great news!! Thanks.

 

[samir3132]

so may be in near time cec time line change from 12 months

 

[iam_toby]

so may be in near time cec time line change from 12 months

That's preeeetty pretty optimistic...

 

[Cruiser55]

This is such good news, thanks for sharing everyone!

Keeping fingers crossed and hoping for the best for all of us!

 

[shad86]

so may be in near time cec time line change from 12 months

Actually that's true, the timeline is about to change in the next few days right? Although I think is gonna increase to 13 months...no way is gonna go less than 12.