The Government of Canada has approved the tentative agreement for the Border Services Group. The agreement will apply to approximately 11,000 employees at the Canada Border Services Agency.
The tentative agreement was recently ratified by Border Services Group employees and will be signed by both parties in the coming days. Employees will then see wage and other enhancements within agreed-to timelines.
The 4-year agreement includes wage increases of 12% over 4 years, which aligns with agreements recently signed for other public servants, plus a 2.8% adjustment that recognizes the unique role of these employees. It also includes improvements that are aligned with those found in other recently signed collective agreements, including new Leave for Traditional Indigenous Practices, and a one-time allowance of $2,500.
The Public Servance Alliance of Canada and the government came together at the bargaining table and negotiated a deal that was fair for Border Services Group employees and reasonable for Canadians.
To date, the government has reached agreements with 19 bargaining units covering 92% of the public service and is committed to doing the same for other bargaining tables.
