Canada’s Border Agents May Strike Friday
The unions representing thousands of Canada Border Services Agency workers say they served strike notice to their employer and travellers can expect delays as a result.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada and its Customs and Immigration Union, represent about 9,000 border agents and work-to-rule strike activity will begin on Friday at 6 a.m. if a new contract is not negotiated.
The unions are warning of large disruptions at border crossings and airports.
Union reps say they are seeking better protections against a toxic workplace culture and greater parity with other law enforcement agencies.
Canada’s borders are expected to open to U.S. travellers on August 9th.
Employees are seeking better protections against toxic workplace culture and greater parity with other law enforcement agencies.