Declaring an impasse triggers the next step in the collective bargaining process. In this case, it means that PSAC has requested a conciliation process from the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB).

After years of review and negotiations, federal public service unions including PSAC have secured meaningful improvements to the National Joint Council (NJC) Travel Directive that better reflect the real costs and realities of work-related travel.

The employer must commit to bargaining in good faith on all priorities of the EB group. We hope to get back to negotiations as soon as possible. In the meantime, all options are on the table.