The deal is retroactive by two years meaning it spans from June 2022 to June 2026. Online ratification is expected in the coming weeks, according to the union.Members of the Canadian Border Services Agency gather at the border crossing in Surrey, B.C., in 2020. Roughly 9,000 unionized Canadian border workers are in line for a 14.8 per cent pay bump over a four-year period if their tentative agreement is approved by members.
"Additionally, the agreement features enhanced protections relative to technological changes, and better provisions for shift scheduling and leave," the union said. Voluntary telework can also be initiated by employees, with arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis. "This is a well-deserved victory for our members at CBSA who safeguard our nation's borders and ensure the safety and security of all Canadians," said Sharon DeSousa, PSAC national president.If the deal is ratified, members will also secure a $2,500 pensionable lump sum payout. Gains were also made surrounding things like shift premiums and vacation eligibility.