Dennis Gonzales’ Post

Striking actions are strikingly alarming to common and commercial border crossing travelers Inflation is up, many need higher wages to cover costs. Would your solution for your personal situation be to make your collective customer base wait in line additional hour(s) and to slow vital commercial transactions in your vicinity? Is this really a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) specific issue, or is the real issue Trudeau's economy at large and the CBSA is positioned (or, if you prefer, wrongfully empowered and unmonitorable) to hold the public hostage in exchange for providing its ransom wish-list, in contrast to the public at large who isn't afforded the luxury to wield such power/position to demand wage increase? Please comment and explain why workers at CBSA would choose as their strategy of protest to strike and slow border crossings toward said goal versus an alternative form of protest? Commuters worldwide have not favorably looked upon current demonstrators who block traffic. Please comment on another question: Does the govt have any effective enforcement tool in their arsenal or is only choice a negotiated settlement? CBSA border workers have broad discretion when it comes to asking questions and if they illegally intentionally slow down border processing by asking many more questions, it’s unclear how the government can argue a guard is breaking the law when said guard argues he/she is merely using their full discretion and authority. Further, if work-to-rule ordered by gov't, that merely requires said workers to follow job duties to the letter. Border workers would argue they ARE doing their work, albeit very thoroughly and are therefore beyond discipline. And in case one wonders why a Canada-USA tax advisor like me questions crossing the border issues, it's because my area of expertise is cross-border.

CBSA New - Customs Border Starting on April 10, 2024, more than 9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) will be conducting a nationwide strike vote. These are members who work at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). While strike votes are underway, PSAC and CBSA will hold Public Interest Commission (PIC) hearings on April 10 and 22 with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board. Following the PIC hearings, the Commission will release non-binding recommendations to reach an agreement. If members vote in favor of a strike, PSAC will be in a legal strike position seven days after the board releases its report. For now, information about the impact of a strike remains limited; however, a strike is expected to affect non-essential CBSA operations. We will share further updates on this actively evolving situation as relevant new details are released. Thanks to notice LII buddies

9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) along with Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) are set to issue a strike vote starting April 10, 2024. PSAC stated they reached an impasse in bargaining back in September 2023 after nearly two years of negotiations. Members have been without a collective agreement since 2022. If PSCA/CBSA members vote in favor of a strike mandate, supply chains could see potential delays due to service interruptions at the Ports of Entry into Canada. Please see the below link from the Public Service Alliance of Canada Strike votes for over 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency begin April 10. https://lnkd.in/g3EsyrZJ Expeditors continues to correspond with CBSA and Brokers Association and will update through our regular channels.

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Border officers on strike? It's a possibility. What happens when people and goods can't cross the border in a predictable and efficient way? One thing is that the country realizes the unmistakable importance of reliable travel and transportation. Canada runs on trade and the reliable movement of people and goods. What then of flagpoling and so many other critical processing done by CBSA? Keep an eye on this story - what happens at the border impacts everyone. Babel Immigration Law Professional Corporation #immigrationlawyer #immigrationlaw #USImmigrationlaw #Canadaimmigrationlaw #oakville #expressentry #workpermits #h1B https://lnkd.in/g3YTuD6j

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Canadian customs and immigration agents have voted overwhelmingly to strike over their contract negotiations with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), potentially starting as soon as June 6. The proposal received 96% support from the Border Services group of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). The last significant action by PSAC members occurred in 2021, almost halting commercial cross-border traffic before a 35-hour negotiating session led to an agreement. This development follows a vote for strike action by railway workers at Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City at the beginning of May, but a request to review the public safety impact of the labor action has delayed its potential start date. Now, there is a chance these two strikes could take place simultaneously, which would severely impact the flow of shipments in and out of Canada, especially across the U.S.-Canada border. ➤ Follow us for continuing updates on this situation. Read more: https://ow.ly/ysAR50S5GQ6 #canada #bordercontrolstrike #freight #news

Canadian customs and immigration agents have voted overwhelmingly to strike over their contract negotiations with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), potentially starting as soon as June 6. The proposal received 96% support from the Border Services group of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). The last significant action by PSAC members occurred in 2021, almost halting commercial cross-border traffic before a 35-hour negotiating session led to an agreement. This development follows a vote for strike action by railway workers at Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City at the beginning of May, but a request to review the public safety impact of the labor action has delayed its potential start date. Now, there is a chance these two strikes could take place simultaneously, which would severely impact the flow of shipments in and out of Canada, especially across the U.S.-Canada border. ➤ Follow us for continuing updates on this situation. Read more: https://ow.ly/ysAR50S5GQ6 #canada #bordercontrolstrike #freight #news

Canadian customs and immigration agents have voted overwhelmingly to strike over their contract negotiations with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), potentially starting as soon as June 6. The proposal received 96% support from the Border Services group of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). The last significant action by PSAC members occurred in 2021, almost halting commercial cross-border traffic before a 35-hour negotiating session led to an agreement. This development follows a vote for strike action by railway workers at Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City at the beginning of May, but a request to review the public safety impact of the labor action has delayed its potential start date. Now, there is a chance these two strikes could take place simultaneously, which would severely impact the flow of shipments in and out of Canada, especially across the U.S.-Canada border. ➤ Follow us for continuing updates on this situation. Read more: https://ow.ly/ysAR50S5GQ6 #canada #bordercontrolstrike #freight #news

On June 4, 2024, the Canadian government reached a tentative agreement with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) representing border agents. This deal averted a potential strike that threatened to disrupt border operations and supply chains. Some Key Takeaways: Negotiation Background: Border agents had been without a contract since June 2022, leading to extensive negotiations. Major issues included wages, job security, and working conditions. Tentative Agreement: The new deal addresses critical concerns, such as improved wages, enhanced job security, and better working conditions. Specific details of the agreement have not been disclosed but are expected to be released after ratification. Impacts of Potential Strike: A strike could have caused significant delays at border crossings, affecting both commercial and passenger traffic. This would have led to supply chain disruptions, increased costs, and delivery delays. Government Response: The government emphasized the importance of the agreement for maintaining smooth border operations, which are crucial for Canada’s economy and trade, particularly with the United States. Next Steps: The agreement will undergo a ratification process, where union members will vote to approve or reject it. The outcome will determine the final implementation of the terms. Implications: For Supply Chains: The agreement helps avoid immediate disruptions in cross-border trade, ensuring continuity for businesses relying on timely shipments. For Border Agents: Provides an improved work environment and compensation, addressing long-standing issues and potentially improving morale and job satisfaction. For Government: Demonstrates the government’s ability to negotiate effectively, maintaining essential services and stability at the border. This development highlights the delicate balance between labor negotiations and operational continuity, especially in critical areas like border services that directly impact national and economic security. #canada #unitedstates #border #disruptions #shipping #strike #laborunions #negotiations #supplychain #transportation #government #logistics #3pls