Strike Updates

We hope everyone is doing well and feeling solidarity on those picket lines. If you need support, reach out. CEIU elected officers and staff are here for you!

If we hold the line, Treasury Board will hear us loud and clear. The teams are still at the bargaining table, and we still hope for a fair and equitable contract!

We wanted to take a moment to share some clarifications with our members and reiterate some important information.

Compressed Days Off or Alternate Work Arrangements

We’ve received clarification on strike activity for compressed days off (CDOs) or alternate work arrangement (AWA) days. Some guidance has changed in this regard. If you have a CDO or an AWA, you will be eligible for strike pay!

From PSAC’s FAQ:

Do I need to participate in strike activities during my compressed days off (CDOs) or days of rest?

You are expected to engage in strike activity on your CDOs or days of rest because CDOs are determined by the employer.

Crossing the Picket Line (in person or virtually)

Many members have been asking about the consequences of crossing picket lines. If you have not been designated essential, please note the following:

As per PSAC’s Constitution, Regulation 19, crossing a picket line could result in fines as well as the suspension of your union membership.

Beyond the Constitution, it’s important to recognize that strike action is a sacrifice for everyone who walks the picket line or participates in strike activity. Everyone will be returning to the workplace with their colleagues, and everyone will benefit from the work action and collective agreement that results from the work stoppage. For that reason, it may be difficult for some members to understand why other members would not have been on the line.

Strike Pay

A quick reminder about how strike pay works!

PSAC members will receive $75 by e-transfer if they have registered via their personalized link sent from PSAC (noreply@psac-afpc.com). You must have a personal e-mail on file in order to receive your link.

Furthermore, CEIU members will receive an additional $50, also by e-transfer. It is very important to note that if you have already registered for PSAC’s e-transfer, then no further reaction is required.

Our CEIU strike pay will be issued approximately 2-3 business days after PSAC’s are sent out.

One last reminder – if you do not register for e-transfer, you will be eligible to receive the 50$ but your payment will be delayed seeing as we will have to issue a cheque. Sign up here to make sure your mailing address is current if you intend to receive a cheque.

Together, we will succeed.

CEIU-SEIC
http://www.ceiu-seic.ca/