PS STRIKE: Everything you need to know about the 2023 strike
In short, there will be lots of disruption to services, but not a complete shutdown because many workers are deemed “essential” and therefore must be around to work.An estimated 30,000-46,000 jobs across a broad range of functions have been deemed essential following a lengthy, negotiated process. These workers are considered necessary to the safety or security of the public or a segment of the public and will continue to deliver services.
are considered essential services but there may be delays in processing and increased wait times in call centres.In-person services at Service Canada Centres will be limited to clients requiring assistance with Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement. Offices would remain open, but days and hours of operation might vary.
But PSAC’s influence likely spreads beyond the public sector. The labour market is tight, so private companies might have to match public salaries to keep prospects from going to work for the government. “In an economy like we have now where the labour market is competitive and tight, then would also have to be competitive, because they’re chasing the same workers, and raise their wages,” Laurin said.
“Strikes have always depended on their ground game, so this means physical picket lines across the country,” said Michael Aubry, PSAC’s assistant director of communications. “Everyone has to show up to a picket line to be considered as striking. There will be no virtual picketing from home.”Article content
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