The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has agreed with PSAC-UTE’s request to bypass the lengthy Public Interest Commission (PIC) process for the CRA bargaining group. PSAC-UTE requested that the Board bypass the lengthy PIC process after declaring an impasse in negotiations in February. Following mediation in May, the Board determined that a PIC would be… Continue reading Board agrees to bypass Public Interest Commission process
News & Events
2026 Member Appreciation BBQ
Again this year, we are excited to invite all UTE Local 00014 members and their families to join us at the Willow Grove Pavillion at Confederation Park to celebrate all of you! Our members are both the raison d’être and the strength of our union and we want to take an opportunity to show you… Continue reading 2026 Member Appreciation BBQ
Support Bargaining!
The Bargaining Team has declared impasse in the process of bargaining with the employer because our employer refuses to bargain in good faith and has brought nothing to the table that is worthy of consideration. Make sure that you remind the employer at every opportunity that PSAC-UTE is strong and determined to get a fair… Continue reading Support Bargaining!
PSAC files unfair labour practices complaint re: RTO4
On February 7, 2026, the PSAC filed a statuatory freeze” unfair labour practices complaint against the Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency, because of the employer’s attempts to make changes to working conditions during collective bargaining negotiations. Full details in English are here. Tous les détails en français ici.
Decision re: Covid Policy Grievances
Policy grievances were filed in 2021 to challenge some aspects of the Federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination policies. February 2026 FPSLREB Decision (English) Décision de la CRTESPF (français)
Feb 2026 Bargaining Update
Click here to read the most recent (Feb 2026) update from the Bargaining Team in English (clickez ici pour la version française)
PSAC-UTE team tables wage demands, puts CRA on notice over remote work rumours
December 19, 2025 Our PSAC/UTE bargaining team met with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) December 17-19 to continue negotiations for a new collective agreement. Our team tabled our comprehensive monetary package that includes a general economic increase of 4.75% per year over a three-year agreement. Our team also called for a 12% market adjustment for all classifications… Continue reading PSAC-UTE team tables wage demands, puts CRA on notice over remote work rumours
Take Action Against Workforce Adjustment (WFA)
All PSAC Ontario members are invited to this organizing call, where we shall discuss, brainstorm, and develop what kind of mobilization actions and initiatives are needed in response to the federal budget cuts and the ongoing workforce adjustment. This session will provide an opportunity for members to: Register here for the Zoom call. Coordinates will… Continue reading Take Action Against Workforce Adjustment (WFA)
CRA negotiated in bad faith in 2023: FPSLREB
Email from UTE National President, Marc Brière: July 24, 2025 As you may be aware, following the last round of negotiations in 2023, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) had filed on behalf of the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) a bad faith bargaining complaint against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). With this complaint,… Continue reading CRA negotiated in bad faith in 2023: FPSLREB
Important updates: urgent WFA townhall and news about CC vacation scheduling
Urgent WFA Townhalls PSAC is hosting two (identical) bilingual national townhalls next week on job cuts and WFA. These are intended for members of the core federal public service as well as CRA, CFIA and Parks. Sharon DeSousa will start off with an overview of the political situation, and then there will be a high-level overview… Continue reading Important updates: urgent WFA townhall and news about CC vacation scheduling