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Canada Submits New Contract Offer to Striking Public Workers Union

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Overview

  • Canada's government presented a new comprehensive contract offer to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, the country's largest public sector union.
  • Though no details of the offer were provided, the PSAC confirmed receiving the proposal but did not comment further.
  • The strike of over 100,000 union members has caused major disruptions to federal services for 10 days so far.
  • The previous offers proposed a 9% raise over 3 years, while the union requested 13.5%.
  • The labor dispute has delayed immigration, passport, and other government services in Canada.