Rally at YVR Vancouver Airport, June 2 at 11:30 AM

Support PSAC members in the FB Group!

PSAC and CIU are determined to reach a fair contract, one that protects our hard-fought gains and provides new rights and protections for the over 9,000 members in the FB group. FB members deserve to be treated with respect. 

While wages have stalled and the cost of living has risen, CBSA has refused to negotiate an agreement that protects workers and continues to demand concessions at the bargaining table.

After almost two years of negotiations, PSAC declared impasse in bargaining in September 2023 after CBSA has not moved on key issues like wages in line with other law enforcement agencies, better job security, access to telework, and protections from contracting out.

On May 24, PSAC and CIU announced that members working for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. FB members sent a clear message to the employer: we’re prepared to fight for fair wages, equitable retirement and the make CBSA a better place to work.

Mediation sessions have been scheduled to start on June 3. In advance of this, and in coordination with our strike mandate, we are rallying to put maximum pressure on CBSA and the government to come to the table with a fair offer. Join us on June 2 and support FB members as we ramp up our efforts. Training will be provided at the rally. Details below:

• Sunday, June 2 at 11:30 AM
• Chester Johnson Park at Vancouver International Airport (Located between International Arrivals and Parkade 1 L1. The easiest access to site is via Skytrain.)
• Speakers will include:
  • Jamey Mills, PSAC BC REVP
  • Richard Savage, CIU First National Vice-President
  • Leila Jaakkola, CIU 20040 Branch President
  • Reese Yearwood, CIU Branch 20040 1st Vice-President
  • Alex Yip, CIU Branch 20040 2nd Vice-President
  • Harmel Guram, CIU 20040 Vice-President Communication
• More information: StrangR@psac-afpc.com

Our goals for this round of bargaining are: 

• Fair wages that keep us from falling behind
• Telework for non-uniformed officers
• New protections from management and for our jobs