Your bargaining team has met with the employer nine times since the collective agreement expired in March 2024. While there has been some positive movement on non-monetary priorities, the employer’s wage offer is far from what we are asking. Unfortunately, the employer presented various inconsistent offers well below what others in the same industry are offering. Since, the employer has declared an impasse and filed for conciliation.
On May 8, PSAC organized a strike vote and members voted unanimously on a strike mandate.
Conciliation between PSAC and Nordion took place on May 14–15 and ended without agreement, as the employer offered minimal movement on wages, rejected the union’s counter-proposal, and walked away from talks. The conciliation period is set to expire on May 31, with a legal strike or lockout possible as of June 22.
Securing a strong strike mandate gives your bargaining team the leverage needed to reach a fair and decent contract. It authorizes PSAC to call strike action, if needed, and shows the company that members are willing to fight.
Going on strike is never our first choice, and a strike vote doesn’t mean PSAC will automatically call a strike. A ‘yes’ vote means PSAC is authorized to call strike action as a possible escalation, when all other efforts fail.
If you have any questions about going on strike, check out this FAQ.
Your bargaining team will continue to fight for members and is committed to reaching a fair deal for PSAC-UNE 70367 members.