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Canada: Thousands of civil servants strike for higher wages

Public Service Canada (PSAC) workers are demanding pay increases and disruptions are expected in tax, immigration and passport services, their union said. | Fountain: AFP | Photographer: Lars Haggberg

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Approximately 155,000 civil servants Canadians On Wednesday, an indefinite strike began to protest against the lack of agreement with Government to increase their wages.

The strike began after the union of the Union of Public Employees of Canada (PSAC) and Government Canadian failed to reach an agreement before midnight on Tuesday.

Requirements for a strike

One of the main demands of the workers is a wage increase of 13.5% over the next three years. He Government proposed a 9% increase during this period.

In addition officials they want Government give written consent to the right to work remotely.

PSAC President Chris Aylward said in a statement that the union did not want to go on strike, but after exhausting every avenue to reach a “fair deal” for officials, it was decided to take action.

“Now more than ever, workers need fair wages, good working conditions and inclusive jobs. And it is clear that the only way to achieve this is to go on strike to show the government that the workers cannot wait,” Aylward added.

Trudeau’s reaction

For his part, the Prime Minister CanadianJustin Trudeau, asked representatives union that they will return to the negotiating table to end what the union considers to be the largest strike by federal civil servants in the nation’s history.

Trudeau noted on Wednesday that Canadians “entitled” to the services they receive from Government federal and added that the negotiators should meet again after the breakdown of talks at midnight.

He Government Canadian He warned that the strike would affect services such as issuing passports, processing immigration applications and granting asylum or tax collection.

(As reported by EFE)

Source: RPP

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