Collective Bargaining Update

The Collective Bargaining page provides information on the status of collective bargaining between the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and bargaining agents.

Current round of bargaining

The information on this site relates to public service employees for whom Treasury Board is the employer.

In its approach to collective bargaining and the renewal of collective agreements, the government's goal is to ensure fair compensation for employees and, at the same time, to deliver on our overall fiscal responsibility and our commitment to the priorities of the government and Canadians.

The Government of Canada respects the collective bargaining process and negotiates with unions to reach agreements by means of this process. The Treasury Board as the employer negotiates 27 collective agreements with 15 different bargaining agents.

You can consult the Frequently Asked Questions - Collective Bargaining in the Core Public Administration and Definitions for more information on Collective Bargaining in the Core Public Administration.

Implementation of collective agreements

Important notice for employees

Some recently signed collective agreements will not be fully implemented by the deadline specified in the agreement. This means you may not receive all of the amounts owed to you related to signing bonuses, pay increases and retroactive payments by the deadline. Every effort is being made to process any of these outstanding payments as quickly as possible.

You can expect to receive pay increases and retroactive payments once your collective agreement is signed. Consult the Questions and Answers on the implementation of collective agreements for more information on this topic.

Bargaining Units:

Air Traffic Control (AI)
Bargaining Agent: UNIFOR
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 30, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Arbitration
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on September 29, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on November 5, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on November 5, 2014; on June 1, 2015; on May 10, 2016; and on January 23, March 21-23 and September 11, 2017.
- A tentative settlement was reached on September 25, 2017.
- The collective agreement was signed on November 27, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between December 13, 2017 and April 26, 2018. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Aircraft Operations (AO)
Bargaining Agent: Canadian Federal Pilots Association (CFPA)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: January 25, 2015
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on September 25, 2014.
- The Employer sent its proposals to the Bargaining Agent on November 14, 2014 and received the Bargaining Agent's proposals on January 16, 2015.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on January 16, 2015; from March 31 to April 2, 2015, and on May 26-28 and October 27-28, 2015; on March 22-23, 2016; and on February 8-10, May 9-12, 2017 and October 17-20, 2017.
Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP)
Bargaining Agent: Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: September 30, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on June 2, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on October 30, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on December 3-5, 2014; on January 7-8, April 21-23, May 20-21 and September 8-9, 2015; and on February 2-3, April 27-29, June 14-16, July 12, September 20-22, October 13-14 and December 6-9, 2016.
- A tentative settlement was reached on December 9, 2016.
- The collective agreement was signed on May 15, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between June 14 and August 13, 2017 . If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre before the implementation deadline for your collective agreement. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey (NR)
Bargaining Agent: Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: September 30, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on June 2, 2014.
- The Employer sent its proposals to the Bargaining Agent on October 31, 2014 and received the Bargaining Agent's proposals on March 17, 2015.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on March 17-18, April 21-23, June 9-11 and September 1-3, 2015; on March 22-24, June 7-9, September 27-29 and December 6-8, 2016; and on April 25-27, 2017.
- A tentative settlement was reached on May 4, 2017.
- The collective agreement was signed on November 7, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between December 13, 2017 and March 7, 2018. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Audit, Commerce and Purchasing (AV)
Bargaining Agent: Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 21, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on February 24, 2014.
- The Employer sent its proposals to the Bargaining Agent on October 31, 2014 and received the Bargaining Agent's proposals on December 16, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on December 16-18, 2014; on January 20-22, April 14-16, July 7-9 and October 6-8, 2015; and on March 15-18, June 14-16, October 4-6, November 21-23 and December 6-8, 2016.
- A tentative settlement was reached on December 9, 2016.
- The collective agreement was signed on April 28, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between May 31 and August 26, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Border Services (FB)
Bargaining Agent: Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 20, 2014
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on April 16, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on July 8, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on July 8-10, September 9-11 and November 18-20, 2014; on January 13-15, March 24-26 and June 16-18, 2015; on February 2-4, March 8-10, April 12-14, June 18-23, September 13-15, November 3-10 and December 13-15, 2016; and from January 31 to February 3, 2017.
- On February 8, 2017, the Public Service Alliance of Canada made an application to the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board to establish a Public Interest Commission (PIC) to assist the parties in resolving all outstanding matters in dispute. PIC hearings were held on October 17-18 and on November 2, 6 and 23, 2017.
- The parties returned to the bargaining table the week of March 19, 2018.
- A tentative settlement was reached on March 28, 2018.
Computer Systems Administration (CS)
Bargaining Agent: Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: December 21, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on August 21, 2014.
- The Employer sent its proposals to the Bargaining Agent on October 31, 2014 and received the Bargaining Agent's proposals on February 2, 2015.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on February 6, March 3-5, April 14-16, June 15-17 and September 9-10, 2015; on February 24-25, April 4-6, May 3-5, June 20, October 12-14, November 14-16 and December 6-8, 2016; on January 12-13, 2017; and from February 27 to March 1, 2017.
- A tentative settlement was reached on March 1, 2017.
- The collective agreement was signed on July 4, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between September 20 and November 1, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Correctional Services (CX)
Bargaining Agent: Union of Canadian Correctional Officers – Syndicat des agents correctionnels du Canada / la Confédération des syndicats nationaux (UCCO-SACC-CSN)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: May 31, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Arbitration
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on February 17, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on July 3, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on July 3, October 15-16 and November 25-27, 2014; on January 27-28, April 28-30, July 14-16 and October 20-22, 2015; on March 22-24, May 24-26, August 23-25 and November 22-24, 2016; and on April 11-13, April 25-27, May 24-26, August 15-17, 2017 and November 15 and 16 2017.
- A tentative settlement was reached on November 16, 2017.
- The collective agreement was signed on February 20, 2018.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases will be processed between May 2 and June 20, 2018. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre after the implementation deadline for your collective agreement.
Economics and Social Science Services (EC)
Bargaining Agent: Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 21, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on February 24, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on July 22 and 23, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on July 22-23, 2014; from September 30 to October 1, 2014; and on October 16 and December 16, 2014; on January 20-22, April 28-30, June 23 and June 25, 2015; on March 7-8, June 28, and September 27-28, 2016; from November 29 to December 1, 2016; and on December 20, 2016; and on January 24-26, 2017.
- A tentative settlement was reached on January 26, 2017.
- The collective agreement was signed on May 24, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between July 12 and October 21, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Education and Library Science (EB)
Bargaining Agent: Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 30, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- The collective agreement was signed as of June 14, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between September 20 and November 11, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
- Notice to bargain was served by the bargaining agent on April 12, 2018.
Electronics (EL)
Bargaining Agent: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 2228 (IBEW)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: August 31, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- The collective agreement was signed on June 27, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between September 20 and November 24, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
- Notice to bargain was served by the bargaining agent on April 27, 2018.
Financial Management (FI)
Bargaining Agent: Association of Canadian Financial Officers (ACFO)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: November 6, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on July 9, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on September 25, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on September 25 and November 4-6, 2014; on January 6-8, February 17-19, May 5-6, August 11-13 and September 2, 2015; and on February 16-18, April 5-6, May 17-19, October 25-26 and December 19-21, 2016.
- A tentative settlement was reached on December 19, 2016.
- The collective agreement was signed on April 13, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between May 3 and August 11, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Foreign Service (FS)
Bargaining Agent: Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 30, 2014
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Arbitration
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on February 28, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on September 24, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on September 24, 2014; on January 6-8 and February 4-6, 2015; from March 31 to April 2, 2015; on April 28-30, June 22-23 and September 22-23, 2015; on April 26-28, October 17 and November 15, 2016; and on March 14-15, May 16 and June 21, 2017.
- On July 5, 2017, the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers filed for arbitration with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board.
- A negotiated tentative settlement was reached on March 5, 2018.
Health Services (SH)
Bargaining Agent: Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: September 30, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on June 2, 2014.
- The Employer sent its proposals to the Bargaining Agent on October 31, 2014 and received the Bargaining Agent's proposals on January 16, 2015.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on January 20-22, March 17-19, April 14-16, May 20-21, 2015; from September 29 to October 1, 2015; and on February 23-25, April 5-7, June 1-2, September 27-29, October 25-27 and December 6-8, 2016.
- A tentative settlement was reached on December 9, 2016.
- The collective agreement was signed on July 6, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between September 20 and November 3, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Law (LP)
Bargaining Agent: Association of Justice Counsel (AJC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: May 9, 2014
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Bargaining Agent on January 9, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on February 26, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on May 26-27, July 28, October 7 and November 24, 2014; on January 26, June 9 and July 21, 2015; from February 29 to March 1, 2016; and on June 7, 2016.
- On March 21, 2017, the Association of Justice Counsel filed for binding conciliation with the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board, to conclude the negotiations for the renewal of its collective agreement. The Binding Conciliation Board hearings were held on October 16 and 23, 2017.
Non-Supervisory Printing Services (PR (NS))
Bargaining Agent: UNIFOR
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: September 30, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Bargaining Agent on June 2, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on October 20, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on October 20, 2014; on February 4-5, 2015; and on February 21-22, 2017.
- A tentative settlement was reached on February 22, 2017.
- The collective agreement was signed on June 2, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between July 26 and October 30, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Operational Services (SV)
Bargaining Agent: Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: August 4, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- The collective agreement was signed as of June 14, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between July 26 and November 11, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
- Notice to bargain was served by the bargaining agent on April 12, 2018.
Program and Administrative Services (PA)
Bargaining Agent: Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 20, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- The collective agreement was signed on June 14, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between August 23 and November 11, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
- Notice to bargain was served by the bargaining agent on April 12, 2018.
Radio Operations (RO)
Bargaining Agent: UNIFOR
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: April 30, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Arbitration
Remarks:
- The collective agreement was signed on May 23, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between July 12 and September 20, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
- Notice to bargain was served by the bargaining agent on April 16, 2018.
Research (RE)
Bargaining Agent: Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: September 30, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on June 2, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on October 30, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on October 30 and December 9-10, 2014; on February 11-12, April 14-15 and May 27-28, 2015; and on March 15-17, May 11-12, June 28-29, November 9-10 and December 6-8, 2016.
- A tentative settlement was reached on December 9, 2016.
- The collective agreement was signed on June 1, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between July 12 and September 29, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Ship Repair Chargehands (SR (C))
Bargaining Agent: Federal Government Dockyard Chargehands Association (FGDCA)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: March 31, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- The collective agreement was signed on July 13, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between September 20 and November 10, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
- Notice to bargain was served by the bargaining agent on April 6, 2018
Ship Repair East Coast (SR (E))
Bargaining Agent: Federal Government Dockyard Trades and Labour Council (East) (FGDTLC(E))
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: December 31, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on September 3, 2014.
- The Employer sent its proposals to the Bargaining Agent on November 14, 2014 and received the Bargaining Agent's proposals on November 24, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on December 9-11, 2014; on February 10-12 and September 15-17, 2015; on April 19-21 and September 27-29, 2016; and on March 7-9, 2017.
- A tentative settlement was reached shortly after midnight on March 10, 2017.
- The collective agreement was signed on June 30, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between September 20 and October 28, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Ship Repair West Coast (SR (W))
Bargaining Agent: Federal Government Dockyard Trades and Labour Council (Esquimalt) (West) (FGDTLC(W))
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: January 30, 2019
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on September 30, 2014.
- The Employer sent its proposals to the Bargaining Agent on November 14, 2014, and received the Bargaining Agent's proposals on March 5, 2015.
- Negotiation sessions occurred from March 31 to April 2, 2015; on June 23-25, 2015; on April 26-27, 2016; and on April 25-27, 2017.
- A tentative settlement was reached on April 27, 2017.
- The collective agreement was signed on June 30, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between September 20 and October 28, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
Ships' Officers (SO)
Bargaining Agent: Canadian Merchant Service Guild (CMSG)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: March 31, 2014
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Arbitration
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on February 4, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on June 17, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on June 17-18 and November 25-27, 2014; on February 3-5 and July 7-8, 2015; on May 10-12 and November 22-24, 2016; and on April 4-7 and September 12-13, 2017.
- On November 24, 2017 the Canadian Merchant Service Guild filed for arbitration with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board, to conclude the negotiations for the renewal of its collective agreement. The Arbitration hearing was held on May 14, 2018.
Technical Services (TC)
Bargaining Agent: Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 21, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- The collective agreement was signed as of June 14, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between July 26 and November 11, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
- Notice to bargain was served by the bargaining agent on April 12, 2018.
Translation (TR)
Bargaining Agent: Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: April 18, 2018
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Binding Conciliation
Remarks:
- The collective agreement was signed on May 24, 2017.
- Retroactive payments and salary increases were processed between July 12 and October 21, 2017. If you believe that you have not received all the retroactive payments to which you are entitled, or that payments received are not accurate, please contact the Public Service Pay Centre. If you are not serviced by the Pay Centre, contact your organizational compensation advisor.
- Notice to bargain was served by the bargaining agent on April 17, 2018.
University Teaching (UT)
Bargaining Agent: Canadian Military Colleges Faculty Association (CMCFA)
Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 30, 2014
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Conciliation
Remarks:
- Notice to bargain was served by the Employer on February 28, 2014.
- The parties exchanged their proposals on October 22, 2014.
- Negotiation sessions occurred on October 22, November 3-5 and December 9-11, 2014; and on February 10-12 and August 4-6, 2015.

Collective Bargaining Update

Current round of bargaining

Implementation of collective agreements

Important notice for employees

Bargaining Units:

Air Traffic Control (AI)

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Aircraft Operations (AO)

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Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP)

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Architecture, Engineering and Land Survey (NR)

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Audit, Commerce and Purchasing (AV)

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Border Services (FB)

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Computer Systems Administration (CS)

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Correctional Services (CX)

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Economics and Social Science Services (EC)

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Education and Library Science (EB)

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Electronics (EL)

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Financial Management (FI)

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Foreign Service (FS)

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Health Services (SH)

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Law (LP)

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Non-Supervisory Printing Services (PR (NS))

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Operational Services (SV)

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Program and Administrative Services (PA)

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Radio Operations (RO)

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Research (RE)

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Ship Repair Chargehands (SR (C))

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Ship Repair East Coast (SR (E))

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Ship Repair West Coast (SR (W))

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Ships' Officers (SO)

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Technical Services (TC)

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Translation (TR)

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University Teaching (UT)

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