Government of Canada signs first collective agreement
News Release
Ottawa, Ontario (April 18, 2017)
The Government of Canada is committed to bargaining in good faith to conclude agreements with public service unions that are fair and reasonable for employees and Canadians.
On April 13, representatives for the Government of Canada and the Association of Canadian Financial Officers signed the first collective agreement to be finalized in the current round of collective bargaining. The agreement covers around 4,400 financial officers from the FI group.
The agreement reflects a settlement reached by the parties in late 2016, and covers a period going back to 2014. It includes economic wage increases of 1.25% per year over four years and a mutual commitment to put in place a process to create an employee wellness support program. This program will focus on improving employee wellness and reintegrating employees after illness or injury.
Retroactive payments and salary increases are to be provided within 120 calendar days of signing the agreement.
Quotes
“We are pleased to have concluded this first agreement, and we are proud that our government's fair and respectful approach to negotiations has produced a deal that is good for employees and for Canadians. We look forward to finalizing more deals in the coming weeks and months, and we will continue to negotiate in good faith to reach settlements with all bargaining units.”
The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board
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