Federal Workers’ Strike: What They Asked for, What They Got, What Remains

Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada watch a performance as they picket outside Place du Portage in Gatineau, Que., on April 28, 2023. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

While the strike action has ended for 120,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) workers, 35,000 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) workers remain on strike.

The 10-day strike came to an end for most federal employees on May 1, when it was announced PSAC had reached a tentative agreement with the federal government. Treasury Board President Mona Fortier said the deal was expected to cost taxpayers an estimated $1.3 billion per year.