New Collective Agreement for Cs
On October 8, 2021, the Canadian government announced a new collective agreement for the CS (Computer Systems) group within the public service. The agreement was reached between the government and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), which represents CS employees.
The new agreement covers a three-year period from June 22, 2018, to June 21, 2021, and provides improvements in various areas, including job security, pay, and benefits. The agreement is viewed as a significant win for the CS group, which had been without a contract for three years.
Under the new agreement, the minimum salary for a CS employee will increase from $55,153 to $64,533 annually. The agreement also includes a retroactive pay increase for the period during which the CS group was without a contract. In addition, the agreement provides for an increase in the amount of paid leave for personal and family-related reasons.
The new agreement also includes provisions for job security, including a provision that reduces the number of years required for an employee to become indeterminate, or permanent. This provision is expected to benefit both current employees and new hires.
Another area of improvement under the agreement is parental leave. The new agreement provides for an extension of parental leave benefits from 37 weeks to 63 weeks. This extension is expected to benefit CS employees who are parents of young children.
In addition to these improvements, the new agreement also includes a provision for an additional week of vacation for employees with 18 years of service or more.
Overall, the new collective agreement for the CS group is a positive development for both the employees and the Canadian public service. The agreement provides much-needed improvements in several areas, including pay and benefits, job security, and parental leave. The agreement serves as an example of effective collective bargaining and demonstrates the value of collaboration between employees and management.
In conclusion, the new collective agreement for the CS group is a significant step forward for the public service and its employees. The improvements provided under the agreement will help to attract and retain skilled employees and ensure that the public service continues to provide quality services to Canadians.
