Wednesday , April 19th , 2023
Canada’s largest federal public-service union, consisting of 155,000 members, has gone on strike today while negotiations continue. This strike affects almost one-third of all federal public servants, and the government and the union have warned of possible disruptions, such as delays at the border and complications with immigration and passport applications.
The government claims to be dedicated to negotiating fair collective agreements for employees that are also reasonable for taxpayers. However, the government has deemed the union’s demands as “unaffordable,” and it has warned of how the strike could affect Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) services.
The strike is also likely to have an impact on processing work permits, which could cause problems for foreign workers who are trying to find jobs in Canada. Some federal public-service union members are responsible for processing work permits, and without them, it could take much longer for work permits to be issued. This delay could cause inconvenience for both employers and employees.
Other article links:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/labour-disruptions.html