I think some of the commenters should be less angry at public service workers and more angry at MPs. MPs have been giving themselves wages increases at higher rates than inflation and higher rates than the union is asking for, which is lower than inflation.
Well why aren’t they protesting that?! Instead of being selfish. And only trying to get increases for themselves. Maybe they should have got the ball rolling with protesting about inflation for everyone but they can’t do that, the government is their boss they don’t wanna lose their jobs. Lol
PSAC is asking for 4.5% after a year of 10% inflation? That is awfully generous of them. If I could strike for 10%, I would. Anyone paying rent, or had a mortgage come up for renewal, or watched food prices keep climbing to heights unseen. And then there is gas.. 70c a litre just a few years ago, almost $1.70 today? 4.5% does not cover the damage done. It is still a pay cut.
you forget that they get 3% almost every year guaranteed and their pensions are almost entirely paid for by taxpayers. Oh and they have almost infinite sick leave.
Our elected officials get an automatic pay raise EVERY SINGLE YEAR without having to lift a finger. Not a Justin hater, but his salary increased by 30k this year alone. Thirty thousand dollars. I operate a forklift and make 5k more than that. What the hell?
Okay I am not a fan of Trudeau or the Liberal party, but I mean... He's the Prime Minister of a country with almost 40 million people, and you drive a forklift lol. I'm not sure that $35k is shocking in comparison to his job hahaha.
@@thatguychris-l3p My comment wasn't meant to be taken as what is a liveable wage or not, just thought it was funny that that dude was shocked that he only makes $35k as a forklift operator vs a Prime Minister lol. I think everyone deserves a liveable wage, coming from someone that barely makes above minimum wage in NS, I'm not arguing that at all
Exactly n still giving more n more every month and our kids are suffering as we can’t even buy enough groceries as it’s really really expensive . So frustrating and damaging mental health .
Canadians will say government workers are out of touch or not the right time for an increase. Good times, recession, pandemic, basically there is never a good time to ask for a raise, except look at the last 10 years of Canadian average increases, they are higher than government workers. While Canadians got 2.5%-3.5%, governments at the federal level got 1.5%. We would have probably gone on strike last contract, but it wasn't the right time due to the pandemic. That excuse is over. Today, government just offered green energy incentives of $13 Billion, but you don't have $ 1 billion over 3 years? Really.
So you want socialism then? People who can't succeed in the private sector want the security and benefits of the public sector. But now it's the cake and eat it too. Work from home for the same wage as those who have to commute and put in 8 hours. Come recession time it's mass layoffs and growing debts with not enough revenue to pay those wages. Try living 65 years or educating yourself of our history.
Everyone’s hurting due to high inflations , people can’t even afford housing. But yet wants Canadian tax payer to pays 13% wage increase and works from home… how couchy. Might as well hires foreign worker at that rate. Anyone can do that job overseas for less
Bottom line is it will paid by middle class individuals that don't receive anywhere near these kinda Increases. Most likely tax returns will be delayed hurting people more. They are bulling there employer who is a glorified theif. Too many workers that get paid for horrendous service that only goverment could get away with.
Some of these comments here are wild. A large percentage of these employees are University graduates with a ton of job experience and they're literally asking for a raise to ALMOST match inflation. That's not asking very much at all. Everyone knows that there are pros and cons to working for the government and a competitive living wage has ALWAYS been one of them. We are all taught that government jobs will pay well/offer good benefits and as soon as you change that, no one of quality will continue to want to work for the government. Since Covid, there has been a serious reduction in the quality of services that we receive PRIVATELY (employers are having a hard time maintaining quality staff). I don't think we want to start experiencing that drop in the public sector as well. These aren't the politicians who are making six figures (none of them do, look it up). These are your middle-class neighbours who push papers, work in prisons and government buildings. They don't consistently strike (last 20 years) and they are simply fed up. While I will concede that none of them are experiencing TRUE poverty; the fact that they are unable to be approved for mortgages or afford basic amenities should be extremely concerning to people. Government employment should be a high standard (it is) and it should be compensated accordingly (it currently isn't). It's as simple as that. You can hate the government and still think that they should pay their employees fairly. To those of you who think 'they make enough already, they're fine': you are truly cowards in my opinion. You would let the government not pay them a contract while the prices of everything around them skyrocket. You support Trudeau pushing around his citizens and expecting them to take less than what is fair and less than what Canada has always offered. That may be fine for you, which is why you are not a coworker of the people on the picket lines yet remain critical and arguably jealous of them from afar. Stay solid PSAC.
@@mackendw of course, that's how I've always thought salary increases should be. Indexed to inflation + some percentage. If inflation is 15%, you're protected. If inflation is 0%, you're protected. You're literally just following the cost of living, plus a small increase.
I agree to retain competent employees you must pay accordingly. I’ve heard number from 13% pay increase to 47%. What’s fact I don’t know. And as we go to a more computer based process sure going to the office may not be the biggest deal. But as a tax payer why not sell the building and make them all work from home. Office equipment is on the employee. Just like tool costs are on the mechanics, plumber etc. they already get dental and a few other perks which is more then the private sector gets. I just think is bad timing to get the publics suport things like passports finally open up and now we the people pay for it double over. Also the union never missed a pay check like some private sector workers.
Give them all a pay cut to where they are making what they deserve...about 50% cut. Then give them 24 hrs to be in the office. Someone else can do the job, better than them.
Govt. wants 3 %/yr for 3 years. Union wants 4.5%. Have to say how can 3% be acceptable? We're coming off inflation of 6% and I don't see Canada achieving that all desirable 2% any time soon. C'mon, give them the 4.5% and lets get going.
How many private industries that actually provide value see 4.5 yearly increases. Parasites demanding more that will be burdened on the middle class like everything else.
Most of my co-workers bring their lunch, I live two minutes from work, so telework doesn't really save me any money. Also I wear to work what I wear at home - Jeans and T-shirts, we are not open to the public anyway.
When will farmers and independent truckers etc. need unions to get fair wages. No farmers just get increased Carbon taxes, food quotas dumping gallons of milk is pathetic. Trudeau must GO.
Nothing but brand new trucks and cars being driven around all day by people who own houses, cottages, two vehicles, atv's, snowmobiles and 32' fifth wheels... Complaining gas went up 15 cents lol In the 3rd best country in terms of quality of life.. Poverty is a "YOU" problem in Canda!
@Jaime Lynn NOBODY who works for the feds and is in this union is anywhere near living in poverty!! Your values are askew, or maybe you have never seen real poverty!
Lots of disgusting comments here against people who haven’t seen a pay increase in 2 years. Everyone, even those in the private industry should be fighting for higher wages and job security.
So while you want to drive every workers wage up you then complain the prices go up and all the costs go back to you. When did Canada become the land of entitlement and constant whiners for the cost of it.
@@bradcanning875 Inflation is not caused by increased worker's wages. The fact that wages have been lagging behind inflation for several years demonstrates this.
Billions spent on bailouts for the riches companies in Canada but forbid the workers ask to be compensated. Some people in comments have drank capitalist billionaire cool aid. "Unions are bad, and greed is good "
Of course. They bailed Bombardier with a few billions so they could give their employees 6% raises per year. Since Bombardier is a private own company, this 6% is calculated for the salary increase of MPs. Devious isn't it? Guess where your real taxes go to and why?
@@DBeau73 Care to share the billions in tax cuts and bail out given by the previous government? Nope. Just another political troll trying to mislead people.
Me too brother, I was supposed to get my passport application dealt with on may 3rd so that I can get my student visa and move to japan, which I’m now likely to miss…
@@pacco5728 How long did you know about that? Did you plan well in advance like a mature, responsible person or did you apply for your new passport at the last minute?
@@Youdontknowwhatliterallymeans I booked an appointment for the 3rd two months ago, I was unaware of the possibility of this happening, and also unaware that walk-in was even possible as I am a young adult with no parental guidance or anyone to tell me these things, I planned out to the best of my ability while trying to be a mature, responsible person.
Services are down. Proves the point they can’t work from home. My personal data should not EVER be in someone’s else’s personal home. 47% increase when they’re already paid more then private sector. Double time after 4pm, gimme a break! 9.3B increase to tax payers, ridiculous!! A billion seconds is 31 years. A tax payer who is responsible for their own retirement should never have to match a government pension. Legislate them to work or fire and replace.
They need unions too (for now) and then we need a responsive and legitimately representative government that works for all of us and not just the owner and capitalist class --- then the minimum wage would be a working wage once again. It's been too long and results have caused nothing but instability and weakness in our nation.
theyre not supposed to. thats min wage. they are high school students living with their parents. thats why ppl say uni is important. get a good degree and find a good paying job.
@@osukasuyi1825 but not everyone is same in studies n not everyone can get degrees bt they are humans too . N some r so unfortunate that they don’t get chance to study
Greedy workers complaining about work. For shame! What about the rest of Canadian workers who DON'T HAVE job security, those who DO NOT get free dental, or free wages when they go on strike. Double Shame!! The rest of us have to work HARDER so these protestors can get MORE FREE benefits. We Need BACK TO WORK legislation.
I have no respect/sympathy for PSAC they make Good money for the work they do, have great benefits and pension. and lastly PSAC is/are against The truckers convoy. truly Greedy people.
At this point just let them work from home 🙄 they already don’t do anything in the office. They’re just clogging up downtown restaurants and public areas during the day since they’re always out smoking, gossiping and drinking coffee until the end of their shifts. Much less traffic if they stay home and do nothing instead of going at the office to do equally nothing.
That's funny, since productivity went up by double digits since they started working from home. And the only reason that the government wants them back in the office is because those same downtown restaurants went to Mona Fortier and asked her to force them back in so that they could make more money.
@Do you even know what "literally" means? hey question my sister renewed her passport the day before the strike are there still passport workers?she needs it before June would she get it in time?
@@raya74 And, I'm 73 and all my income has come from OAS, GIS and CCP, since I turned 65. I'm below the poverty level because I was born crippled. .. In the month of March, my OAS check dropped by $70. I would like to know if any other poor-old-cripples have had this happen to them. I would also like to know if the union demands include anything about attacking the poorest people.
@@msmichelle2196 Yes, hire new immigrants willing to work for minimum wage and actually work instead of these lazy single mothers who sit at home and collect a pay check without doing any work.
Thinking the conservatives would align with the liberal government to force back to work mandate has got to be the dumbest thing I ever all week. Conservative has nothing to gain from this even if they agree. Poilievre would instead force a no-confidence vote and push us into an election rather than support ANY liberal motion.
The only way to avoid an election would be for the NDP to vote with the Government. The Conservatives benefit from this strike and longer it goes on. The strike shows how broken the Government. They have said they stand with workers and unions and to go against that will be used against them by the other parties...
Cant blame over employed parasites that choose to delay returns for ridiculous demands that will be paid for by the people they are employed to steal from?
9% over 3 years sounds really good to me. Now does that mean the MP's are going to have 9% decrease in the next 3 years so there enough money to pay the workers.
Personally I do not want the CRA workers to have all my personal information at there homes. If there is a breach they should be able be personally sued.
@@allblowdup I don’t think it would be a blanket work from home policy. If someone has to handle super sensitive info they’d still need to be in office for that
@@Uglyweezer One would hope so but we have absolutely no control over that. Even they are logging into a secure server for the information we have no way of knowing who is at there house or place at that time. (renters, friends, friends of friends)
@@allblowdup i don’t want any government working “working” from home. It’s tough enough getting an honest days work out of them when they’re in an office environment.
"Labour Force Survey data from Statistics Canada shows hourly wages among union workers have increased nine per cent between 2019 and 2022, while non-unionized workers saw a 14 per cent hike, unadjusted for inflation." So private sector enjoys 14% pay but unionized workers should be fin with 9%, where is the justice?
I support these people 💯 because im finally making a decent wage and its still nowheres close enough to live on. The government needs to stop being a greedy prick and take care of all the Canadian people
@Ryan Hsu are u supporting yourself or family too. I'm only supporting myself no wife or kids and at $25 hour and I'm still struggling to support 1 person which is myself. Half of what u are making isn't enough to get 1 person by I live paycheck to paycheck
What's stopping them from applying to companies that pay competitive wages, provide excellent work benifits, and work from home options? There are a lot of companies out there that try and attract top talent with exuberant wage and signing bonuses. If they're really worth their salt, they'd get hired no problem when they apply to these companies. Otherwise, is it fair to say "the government is being greedy" because the gov is paying decent wages to folks that barely have any skills, just to do a job that can most likely be outsourced to ChatGPT? They should be thankful they still have a job in the first place, unlike a lot of people that lost their jobs due to the pandemic.
"we're standing here, for every worker in this country", all I can see is people the public sector demanding more wage.. in result raises the taxes. So the private sector once again loses.. thanks guys! We'll sit silently with our 1% increase because we have to 👍
First of all they're not increasing taxes to pay for this, unless you've seen something I haven't. Second, you might be forgetting that public servants are just middle-class employees too. We also have bills and mortgages, and guess what! We also pay those same taxes. Just because you don't get paid enough doesn't mean everyone else should too.
Pretty sure carbon taxes and income taxes didnt come from Union. Where in imaginary world did you get this? Using your logic, Im surprised you didnt blame Ukraine war subsidiary and Volkswagen subsidy. 😂
CRA workers should NOT be permitted to work from home. They have access to too much confidential information that leaves Canadians vulnerable with 1) a questionable home internet connection compared to the high quality internet security provided at the office 2) is confidentiality maintained in the 'work at home' environment (from other people in the home) 3) too many dropped calls with cell phone use by CRA workers (as we've all experienced these past 3 years). Work from home during the pandemic was a quick solution to a crisis and doesn't mean it should continue or that it's what's best for Canadians or their privacy. Same applies to OHIP workers (Provincial Gov’t).
High quality internet provided at the office ? eh boy you clearly don't work in Government buddy nor know how internet connection works apparently. People have to log off the Government system for 500 ish people meetings because it strains the system too much causing it to crash. Also in regards the confidential information, your name, address and phone number can be googled. Access to information is governed by "the need to know" policy. You openly talk about your job to anyone, which can again be googled to know the average salary or get a bracket of income for it, so exactly what do you think CRA has access to that can be so damaging ? Seems to me that you think employees have full access to everything, it is FAR from being the case. The Government of Canada is an extremely risk averse entity, so much that GoC would make your average accountant look like an hardcore gambler.
@@daemok4752 Sounds like you really want to work from home. Start an online business and you can work in your PJs all day otherwise go back to the office which the taxpayer is already paying for.
@@tishwitch Sounds like you really want to work from home. Start an online business and you can work in your PJs all day otherwise go back to the office which the taxpayer is already paying for.
@@jmacdonald4216 Sounds like you really want to work from home. Start an online business and you can work in your PJs all day otherwise go back to the office which the taxpayer is already paying for.
No we can’t give our workers a increase by 4.5 but govt can spends billions to 🇺🇦 where corruption is insanely high anyways we still give them money cause we wanna look good
these comments are funny, but also common sense. Government spending out of control... lets go on strike looking to increase inlation. The right to manage?? what's that. I should be able to work from home but need more money for food to feed me all day. I think everyone should get 22% raise, even welfare to match inlfation... keep inflation coming, who cares
i feel you! it feels like inflation has risen but the job raises are minimal if anything and living in major cities have become more rough because of it.
Why do PSAC workers have to pay for government spending money. They are alll people dealing with inflation too. You do realize people still need to eat at home or at work? PSAC is not asking for fill Time work from home
it is painfully loud for a lot of people yes but it is not unnecessary he is not speaking to the reporters around him but to a huge crowd that you do not see in the this camera shot
1. Workers will be paid thru the walkout because Phoenix Pay has been a disaster for nearly a decade! One just cannot shut off the pay system or risk not paying the essential workers or executives. Yes it will be clawed back, but again that will take years to calculate out. Phoenix Pay workers are also on the picket line. 2. Remote work makes sense for regulatory inspectors - those providing oversight for regulated industries, not for kiosk front facing workers. 3. It takes serious time (sometimes 60+days) to get a worker trained and cleared to deal with classified information - that needs to be rectified. 4. Legislation will only cause further grief at the negotiating table and will discourage workers, maybe at the detriment of canadians. 5. The rest of the items on the negotiating table are cards to be played, some cannot be discarded, others can be sacrificed. That is negotiations.
Gonna be an intresting situation.....Chris was a huge Liberal supporter during the last election.....he didn't say vote Liberal......he just stated "whatever you do ,don't vote Consevative or NDP".....😅
@@trevorchabot864 I was referring to the honking happening at the picket lines today. Regarding impassable roads, the truckers literally never blocked one single road. They always kept a lane opened for emergency use from the start to the end of the peaceful protest. I think you have them confused with the police that setup road blocks and what not.
@@waldosharron3408 "Ambulances pelted with rocks during protest; health workers, patients face added stress, delays Throughout the weekend and into Monday, many health workers had difficulty getting to work, as did some patients who were trying to reach hospitals."
The government right now is not being transparency to Canadians about those workers get a very decent wage I think The Prime Minister and cabinet Gets payed to much and those front line Government workers are truly truly underpaid for what they do and they get the job done in Canada and the prime Minister and his cabinet are truly ignorant to those people and be more transparency I don’t blame those workers. I blame the prime Minister and his cabinet for being irresponsible and lazy to get a contract done or a good compromise to much of lack of care for those front line government employees. It looks bad for Canadians from each provinces that the prime minister and his cabinet are playing hardball with their own people. Your prime minister and cabinet are truly un Canadian citizens they just want to status quo it is hard to live in Canada price are insane and the prime minister and cabinet are truly ignorant.
@@grimreaper7811 I don't drink beer and if I did it would not be a trailer park brand. I drink seldom and when I do its an expensive Vodka....I hope that meets with your approval. You name is aptly chosen.
This is silly. Find another employer if you need more pay. There is a massive labor shortage in the private sector. Don't strike. Leave if you want more money. Doing that will trigger pay increases. This action hurts millions of Canadians that are depending on PUBLICLY FUNDED SERVICES. This action is denying people that pay into a public system access to which they have a right to access. If you are striking my comment is SHAME SHAME SHAME ON YOU for denying your fellow Canadians access to services they have a right to line your pockets.
If you think those two things are similar then it’s good you are retired as you lack rational logical thinking. Its funny how people say they should support the truckers, but they would never have supported the union here. I respect truckers but I do not respect what they did compared to the real hard working truckers. This all ignores how different these situations are. If the truckers were protesting transportation legislation you’d have a point.
@@robertt9342 You're right. The Trucker Convoy was for Human Rights. These losers just want more milk and honey from people who actually work for a living and create Primary and Secondary wealth. Even though their benefits (as documented by the Fraser Institute) are higher, across the board, already. Go look at the All Cause Mortality data per province. Way up around 2021 and still up. And, 50% more people 'died from Covid' in 2022, than 2020, AFTER the most deadly Alpha strain and the supposed 'Miracle' Pokes were rolled out. Per StastCan's site. You got hoodwinked into poisoning yourself. Anything else you want to know from one of your betters?
I get $15,000 on OAS to live on give seniors a pay increase, I have to use food banks to eat. The Canadian government say that $23,000 per year is the poverty line, try living with $15,000 per year and my rent is over $600.00 per month, $600.00 x 12 month = $7,200 on rent plus utilities, that leaves me $8,800 per year to live on, But who cares? for sure not big Union bosses. Government give me free eye glasses and tell me to be a nice senior and not make a fuss. I can not afford cable tv or a landline phone, yet government workers complain about a $40,000 -$60,000 per year wages?...
Knowing several federal workers, they continually tell me that their pay may be lower but their benefits are exceptional compared to the base working class that pay their wages.
Benefits don’t pay for groceries or gas. I’m straight out calling you a liar. Nobody making on average 60k per year thinks they have it good. Especially considering the cost of housing in Canada. People like you just throw trash like that statement out “someone I know” hoping imbeciles will believe it. Nobody is believing it
Then the rest of labour force needs to be organized within reason and job competence. Most of the world gets 3 or 4 weeks paid vacation minimum. And especially in europe, is more productive like germany. Its amazing how people will work faster if they have something to look forward too. If you want work life balance and reasonable wages, that reflect ones job competence, dont let the mega corporation divide us. Besides a strong middles class with enough time off will spend more on the economy. If one is productive, why isnt one getting enough time off for a real vacation. Burnout, too much Stress and bad worklife balance leads to health problems across society. Now if one doesnt want to try to work efficiently, then good luck....
@@EatCoffee Little responsibility is where you're wrong. Until you're actually there, you guys have no idea. You can't draw conclusions because you have some sort of preconceived image that they don't work because they were inundated with people requesting benefits during the pandemic because they quit their jobs without any good reason.
@@Zam1Fear What I'm saying is they're already getting paid fairly well. With the pay increase, they're not far from what a nurse makes, which has a lot more responsibility
Walked by Scarborough Town Centre and i see the parking filled with thr nice cars of the strikers. I saw the picket line and the folks with the Canada Goose and Moose knuckle jackets ... must be nice to also complain about not having "a livable wage."
as much as it sounds like they live lavish lifestyles, what is really a problem is the fact that they were offered a "raise" that didnt meet or exceed inflation for the same period. in effect what that means is they were offered a pay cut (because those new dollars arent equal to the old dollars 4 years ago. instead of being mad at them for fighting for their wages and living standards, how about you support them because the result of these negotiations/strikes will undoubtedly trickle into private sector and benefit you.
So you know exactly that those cars belong to the people striking? Maybe it's the people working in the mall, or people parking their cars there and taking transit afterwards? Maybe they saved for a Canada Goose jacket, or maybe someone gifted it to them? I also walked by Yorkdale and I seen people there with nice cars and nice jackets, those people, whoever all those things belong to must make a nice wage also....😊
Overall ignorant comment. You walked by Scarborough Town Centre and you're cherry picking the ones wearing Canada Goose and Moose Knuckle? Take a tally of the rest and come back with population jacket statistics; instead of a sample size. As for "nice cars", how can you associate anyone "parking" nearby as being someone that is striking? People will prioritize different things. Maybe that person may have something that had caught your eye, but that same person had sacrificed something in return.
We’re not asking for a “livable wage”. We’re asking for our just value. Not our fault your employers don’t see it AND won’t give you the opportunity to complain about his poor treatment of yours. 🤷🏽♀️
We're sorry, The Government you are trying to reach is experiencing higher than normal strike volume. Please wait on the picket line and no one will be with you shortly.😁
Good for them, keep protesting, let’s get more pay for everyone, no more excuses! If we have to suffer for it than so be it, we have already been suffering for a long time.
@@robertt9342 I hear so much bs from people who have obviously never worked these jobs. This individualism has turned into straight greed and egotism in our countries, sad that they have become virtues. Disgusting that people think everyone is replaceable, they aren’t, I know first hand as I’ve worked in retail for a long time and can tell you we are always short staffed and stretched thin.
@@asmith8947 yeah dude, because that’s the only way a government makes money, for sure, just taxes, that’s it, we are forever trapped by taxes, they can’t make money through exports, tariffs, trade, manufacturing, opening up their own business making money from that, reinvesting into the economy, etc. how can you not be smart enough to think beyond a feudal system?
@@The_Clever_Cat No, trickle down is the idea that if you give all the business owners money from the public purse, they'll turn into saints and give workers higher wages instead of hoarding it for themselves. That they'll keep prices low as a good gesture. How's that been working out for us?
I get $15,000 on OAS to live on give seniors a pay increase, I have to use food banks to eat. The Canadian government say that $23,000 per year is the poverty line, try living with $15,000 per year and my rent is over $600.00 per month, $600.00 x 12 month = $7,200 on rent plus utilities, that leaves me $8,800 per year to live on, But who cares? for sure not big Union bosses. Government give me free eye glasses and tell me to be a nice senior and not make a fuss. I can not afford cable tv or a landline phone, yet government workers complain about a $40,000 -$60,000 per year wages?...
@@gulrezkausar5422 Thank you for you reply Sir, it's easy for you to run your mouth to a senior behind your keyboard all brave, I hope that you never come on hard times sir in your life, May the Grace of Gods Angles continue to Bless you. Thank you.
Would you be happier to have a union to get a living wage? If the answer is no, then I respect you opinion if the answer is yes, then maybe you should show some minimal support.
How wrong you are. Drivers are honking all day to make noise with those on picket lines. Just because you're miserable doesn't mean everyone else should be. You may not support it, but you don't speak for ALL people.
Fire them all. People paid by the taxpayer should not be allowed to strike. Let them work in the real world where they actually have to do a GOOD job and EARN raises.
A lot of those people had regular everyday jobs prior to getting in. If you think they're so privileged, why don't you apply? What's stopping you? Like hell you'd turn your back on a union if there was a chance to improve your income and working conditions. A little bit of motivation can go a long way. If you're satisfied with what you're doing, then let them be and mind your own damned business. Everyone's taxes supplement someone's salary. You're not special, nor do you have any say where your tax money goes.
They're only asking for enough to cover the rising cost of inflation and to continue to work from home more. Give them what they want and be done with it. They deserve it.
Inflation is at this level as a result of the pandemic. Its interesting to note that 26% of Canadians did not believe that Covid existed and didn't get vaccines. Maybe those are the fools on the picket lines
Wait is t it 47% pay increase over 3 years, work permanently from home and if they lose their job $17K for education. That doesn’t Sound reasonable to me.
I had to deal with CRA workers during the pandemic and I can say that it was very frustrating , the service was VERY bad , they should definitely go back to there offices.
So double the increase what the union is asking for? I am sure they would hate the /s. Don’t forget the private sector has seen raises over the last few years. The fed workers haven’t.
Oof, you really should at least try to know what you're talking about before you say something. Union's asking for 4.5%. Private got 7% last year on average. See I understand that you're trying to make the claim that Public Service workers are overpaid, but that just doesn't match reality anymore. They've been taking under inflation increases for so long that your narrative is just misinformed.
i get a 0.22% raise every year in the private sector and working from home is not even an option i work outside in minus 40 , long hours, dirty dangerous oilfield work , these people have no idea about the real world
@@robertt9342 People who got raises in the private sector quit their jobs and found other people willing to pay them more. Public sector workers could quit the government and go to other employers that would pay them more.
honestly they should go back to work and actually do their jobs! to much administration with no results in performance since the pandemic and they all got to pretend to work from home! taxpayers are tired of our taxes being hiked up for govt to make more money. they didnt miss any pay during the pandemic like the ones who pay their wages did (taxpayers). canadians are sick and tired of spoiled govt workers . we should defund them all and start over
If they try to force them back to work, like with the postal works and the others, I say Canadians should go for a General Strike. Labor just keeps getting screwed over.
As much as I support the cause and our societal foundation with regards to the power of unions (in opposed to our southern neighbors for example), this sort of "arm twisting" leaves many of us in need of basic services such as the tax filing in the hollows. Plus, federal workers benefit from certain safety nets those of us in the private sector would never even dream about.... If I and a group of my colleagues decided to walk off the job (even for one extra day) I'd say the employer would be legally positioned to have us all out of work by the end of the day let alone getting into negotiations table! I cannot imagine how this'll feel for someone who runs a small business and needs desperately to file for much needed tax credits to keep their business afloat and now this.... a total DIRK move!
Extortion at its finest. high taxes non stop increase. Gas price , cost of living, housing. But federal workers got super coushy benefit and always wants more
My friend has 30 years in at pension division. She makes $25/hr they are asking for a 14% wage increase over 3 years which is $3.5 an hour. She lives in Ontario and anyone knows the cost of living has gone up like crazy where wages have stayed stagnate. Government MP's have no problem giving themselves raises. How about giving some to the people! Solidary Brothers and Sisters from Alberta!
Whatever the settlement amounts to when completed will set a new higher than current private sector raises and benefits and will set new standards that the private sector cannot afford! This is so wrong!
According to StatCan, a government agency full of PSAC that collects statistics, these 155,000 workers with the Public Service Alliance of Canada are mostly women making what StatCan would call an average salary of $40,000 to $65,000 per year. In addition to retro pay increase for 3 years they desire remote work, benefit for Indigenous language, extra pay for Veterans Affairs case workers and shift premiums. So this is supposed to be a negotiation, correct? We know their major demands however we do not know what they will give up. It is a negotiation so items must be taken away to achieve new demands. How about having to work more years before full pension and receiving less for retiring early? Perhaps no sick days for the remote workers who will be working from their beds. Fewer paid stat holidays? Maybe cut some benefits and have less paid vacation. It is a negotiation so start negotiating.
Why are we asking questions to side track the systemic problems surrounding wage slavery? They should take as long as they need to strike in order to get the above minimum and the appropriate living wage they deserve settled. So everyone's lives is on pause. So what, first world problems. I thought civil servants get paid really well and have great benefits already. But I'd they have new demands to meet the times, so be it, let then tame as long as they need. Why are we stressing out and trying to force them to go back to work asap? It's their right. Imagine of artists and musicians were able to go on strike? They are gig workers and maybe get paid 80 dollars a week. No benefits and pay higher taxes. #ubi now, create your own jobs, work less, spend more time with loved ones and build stronger communities. Let ai do all the monotonous work already.
when you run a high tax tyranny, you have to spend heavy on media, education, and govt workers to maintain order and control....a facade of freedom and democracy isnt cheap
@ghadsara They blame public servants because they probably screwed up somewhere and were either refused benefits or owe money to the government. This somehow becomes everyone else's fault, including the 67 year old lady who's been in the public service for the past 25 years... it's everyone's fault. Fire them all! 😓
@@sarag91 then repeat the process, do you think we won’t be able to find enough workers to fill the positions that would be grateful to have it. The wage and benefits is better than the average job in Canada
who do govts always wait to renew a contract. they know when the contracts end, why not start negotiating a year and half before the end of the contract!!!!????
@@Prime92 "Probably" suggests it's more than "probable" that you're talking about something you have no knowledge of and making ASSumptions based on feelings.
How much is the government saving by not paying salaries? The longer the government can make this last, the better it will sit on a huge financial surplus.
@@asmith8947 unfortunately it’s not that simple… the amount they will have to spend hiring contractors or casual employees to do all the work that piled up that still has to be done…. It will outweigh any money saved from the time striking. Especially since at best the contractors tend to take a while to understand what they are doing, at worst they make a giant mess and then leave and then it’s even more work for the employees. There are legit reasons these people are stressed out.
Tell me any employer anywhere that pays a premium for an employee to work the last hour of their shift. It is as it has always been. Work for the federal government and retire for life
For my self i don’t even like union, they take so much out of you check every month, plus you paying your tax, the more you make the less will be by the end of the year.Good luck!
I’m so glad to see many supports from commenters. This strike looks to me very symbolic and important cause absolute majority of people in Canada got their wage reduced and their livelihood threatened due to current inflation while a minority of people got and are getting whatever they want. And worst thing is that that minority of people with power and money are the ones who caused current inflation and they are the ones who get most of profits out of it. Therefore, this strike is a first strike back by ordinary people like us at those privileged few with power and money. On top of it, in current difficult time, remote work is a very effective way to save money and to get work-life balance for better personal and family lives. Thus this has to be considered as basic right for workers.
They couldn't. It was mandated. The union can't override the law. They can negotiate. They tried, but they could not succeed in every battle. Refusing vaccination was a choice that people knew would lead to unpaid leave. Not saying it was right, but that was beyond the union's scope.
.. Anyway, I'm 73 and all my income has come from OAS, GIS and CCP, since I turned 65. I'm below the poverty level because I was born crippled. .. In the month of March, my OAS check dropped by $70. I would like to know if any other poor-old-cripples have had this happen to them. I would also like to know if the union demands include anything about attacking the poorest people.
The probably is most government departments are over staffed but getting rid of employees starts lawsuits. A lot of these people are doing jobs that were hands on 10 years ago but a computer does it now.
Why now? And, who is driving the union side? Federal workers I’ve talked with have had limited to no information on what is going on at the table, on their behalf, or any vote/voice on the current state of affairs.
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I think some of the commenters should be less angry at public service workers and more angry at MPs. MPs have been giving themselves wages increases at higher rates than inflation and higher rates than the union is asking for, which is lower than inflation.
Well why aren’t they protesting that?! Instead of being selfish. And only trying to get increases for themselves. Maybe they should have got the ball rolling with protesting about inflation for everyone but they can’t do that, the government is their boss they don’t wanna lose their jobs. Lol
sounds like something a gvmnt worker would say
@@Revy8 you sound like a jealous “if i cant have it you cant either” private worker
@@zwicker5585 it’s insane. A crabs in a bucket mentality.
Maybe pay should be based on results achieved
PSAC is asking for 4.5% after a year of 10% inflation? That is awfully generous of them. If I could strike for 10%, I would. Anyone paying rent, or had a mortgage come up for renewal, or watched food prices keep climbing to heights unseen. And then there is gas.. 70c a litre just a few years ago, almost $1.70 today?
4.5% does not cover the damage done. It is still a pay cut.
P-SAC.. they need a better acronym.
10% inflation? where? lmfao. Nice misinfo.
you forget that they get 3% almost every year guaranteed and their pensions are almost entirely paid for by taxpayers. Oh and they have almost infinite sick leave.
@@rv2167 3% guaranteed even when inflation was super low for a decade. Nice deal.
@@rv2167 If they got it so good, get a job for the government. They are hiring.
Our elected officials get an automatic pay raise EVERY SINGLE YEAR without having to lift a finger. Not a Justin hater, but his salary increased by 30k this year alone. Thirty thousand dollars. I operate a forklift and make 5k more than that. What the hell?
Okay I am not a fan of Trudeau or the Liberal party, but I mean... He's the Prime Minister of a country with almost 40 million people, and you drive a forklift lol. I'm not sure that $35k is shocking in comparison to his job hahaha.
@@khoinex3 You are right that the PM should make a lot by comparison, but how is someone suppose to live on 35k a year?
You should be a Justin hater. Just need to open your eyes.
@@LOGIBEAR01 I don't know who you're talking to, but no one on this thread has said they like Trudeau, buddy lol
@@thatguychris-l3p My comment wasn't meant to be taken as what is a liveable wage or not, just thought it was funny that that dude was shocked that he only makes $35k as a forklift operator vs a Prime Minister lol. I think everyone deserves a liveable wage, coming from someone that barely makes above minimum wage in NS, I'm not arguing that at all
Their demands cost 9 billion
Sorry, we gave 8 billion to Ukraine
and a 13 billion dollar subsidy to volkswagen!
Exactly n still giving more n more every month and our kids are suffering as we can’t even buy enough groceries as it’s really really expensive . So frustrating and damaging mental health .
5 billion, and half of it was a loan
13 to VW
@@angel88angel16 Suffering? Really you don't even know what suffering is.
Canadians will say government workers are out of touch or not the right time for an increase. Good times, recession, pandemic, basically there is never a good time to ask for a raise, except look at the last 10 years of Canadian average increases, they are higher than government workers. While Canadians got 2.5%-3.5%, governments at the federal level got 1.5%. We would have probably gone on strike last contract, but it wasn't the right time due to the pandemic. That excuse is over.
Today, government just offered green energy incentives of $13 Billion, but you don't have $ 1 billion over 3 years? Really.
So you want socialism then? People who can't succeed in the private sector want the security and benefits of the public sector. But now it's the cake and eat it too. Work from home for the same wage as those who have to commute and put in 8 hours. Come recession time it's mass layoffs and growing debts with not enough revenue to pay those wages. Try living 65 years or educating yourself of our history.
Everyone’s hurting due to high inflations , people can’t even afford housing. But yet wants Canadian tax payer to pays 13% wage increase and works from home… how couchy. Might as well hires foreign worker at that rate. Anyone can do that job overseas for less
Bottom line is it will paid by middle class individuals that don't receive anywhere near these kinda Increases. Most likely tax returns will be delayed hurting people more. They are bulling there employer who is a glorified theif. Too many workers that get paid for horrendous service that only goverment could get away with.
Some of these comments here are wild. A large percentage of these employees are University graduates with a ton of job experience and they're literally asking for a raise to ALMOST match inflation. That's not asking very much at all.
Everyone knows that there are pros and cons to working for the government and a competitive living wage has ALWAYS been one of them. We are all taught that government jobs will pay well/offer good benefits and as soon as you change that, no one of quality will continue to want to work for the government. Since Covid, there has been a serious reduction in the quality of services that we receive PRIVATELY (employers are having a hard time maintaining quality staff). I don't think we want to start experiencing that drop in the public sector as well. These aren't the politicians who are making six figures (none of them do, look it up). These are your middle-class neighbours who push papers, work in prisons and government buildings. They don't consistently strike (last 20 years) and they are simply fed up.
While I will concede that none of them are experiencing TRUE poverty; the fact that they are unable to be approved for mortgages or afford basic amenities should be extremely concerning to people. Government employment should be a high standard (it is) and it should be compensated accordingly (it currently isn't). It's as simple as that. You can hate the government and still think that they should pay their employees fairly.
To those of you who think 'they make enough already, they're fine': you are truly cowards in my opinion. You would let the government not pay them a contract while the prices of everything around them skyrocket. You support Trudeau pushing around his citizens and expecting them to take less than what is fair and less than what Canada has always offered. That may be fine for you, which is why you are not a coworker of the people on the picket lines yet remain critical and arguably jealous of them from afar.
Stay solid PSAC.
so when inflation subsides, these raises can be recinded? works both ways....
@@mackendw of course, that's how I've always thought salary increases should be. Indexed to inflation + some percentage. If inflation is 15%, you're protected. If inflation is 0%, you're protected. You're literally just following the cost of living, plus a small increase.
I agree to retain competent employees you must pay accordingly. I’ve heard number from 13% pay increase to 47%. What’s fact I don’t know. And as we go to a more computer based process sure going to the office may not be the biggest deal. But as a tax payer why not sell the building and make them all work from home. Office equipment is on the employee. Just like tool costs are on the mechanics, plumber etc. they already get dental and a few other perks which is more then the private sector gets. I just think is bad timing to get the publics suport things like passports finally open up and now we the people pay for it double over. Also the union never missed a pay check like some private sector workers.
Well said
Give them all a pay cut to where they are making what they deserve...about 50% cut. Then give them 24 hrs to be in the office. Someone else can do the job, better than them.
Govt. wants 3 %/yr for 3 years. Union wants 4.5%. Have to say how can 3% be acceptable? We're coming off inflation of 6% and I don't see Canada achieving that all desirable 2% any time soon. C'mon, give them the 4.5% and lets get going.
How many private industries that actually provide value see 4.5 yearly increases. Parasites demanding more that will be burdened on the middle class like everything else.
Solution to the problem, just peg their wages to inflation going forward, no need to negotiate for "better" wages.
If you work from home, you should be able to save money by not dressing up, not going out to lunch and transportation costs.
Exactly wish I could work from home.
Work from home doesnt mean not going out to buy groceries or go to a family member birthday. Pretty ignorant opinion
Most of my co-workers bring their lunch, I live two minutes from work, so telework doesn't really save me any money. Also I wear to work what I wear at home - Jeans and T-shirts, we are not open to the public anyway.
Is there any Canadians in private sectors sympathetic to the government workers when they have much cozier lives than many of us?
When will farmers and independent truckers etc. need unions to get fair wages. No farmers just get increased Carbon taxes, food quotas dumping gallons of milk is pathetic. Trudeau must GO.
Sorry we gave all the money away to Ukraine.
Working hard to live in borderline abject poverty, welcome to Canada.
Nothing but brand new trucks and cars being driven around all day by people who own houses, cottages, two vehicles, atv's, snowmobiles and 32' fifth wheels... Complaining gas went up 15 cents lol In the 3rd best country in terms of quality of life.. Poverty is a "YOU" problem in Canda!
YOU HAVE NOT A CLUE WHAT POVERTY IS....
No you are the problem EC
@@katiemccallum5496 No, your greed is the problem
@Jaime Lynn NOBODY who works for the feds and is in this union is anywhere near living in poverty!! Your values are askew, or maybe you have never seen real poverty!
Lots of disgusting comments here against people who haven’t seen a pay increase in 2 years. Everyone, even those in the private industry should be fighting for higher wages and job security.
So while you want to drive every workers wage up you then complain the prices go up and all the costs go back to you. When did Canada become the land of entitlement and constant whiners for the cost of it.
@@bradcanning875 Inflation is not caused by increased worker's wages. The fact that wages have been lagging behind inflation for several years demonstrates this.
Boo Hoo
No pay raises in two years
Join the majority of Canadians that if you do not like what your getting leave.
@@polygentle5679 Who said it was? Try learning how to read. I said increases linked to inflation.
But the majority of them have had the benefit of staying home and working 2-3 hours a day in their pyjama's for the last 3 years.
Billions spent on bailouts for the riches companies in Canada but forbid the workers ask to be compensated. Some people in comments have drank capitalist billionaire cool aid. "Unions are bad, and greed is good "
They just want all worded robe pro and miserable
It's mostly jealousy. It always has been.
Of course. They bailed Bombardier with a few billions so they could give their employees 6% raises per year. Since Bombardier is a private own company, this 6% is calculated for the salary increase of MPs. Devious isn't it? Guess where your real taxes go to and why?
@@DBeau73 Care to share the billions in tax cuts and bail out given by the previous government? Nope. Just another political troll trying to mislead people.
I just want my passport
Me too brother, I was supposed to get my passport application dealt with on may 3rd so that I can get my student visa and move to japan, which I’m now likely to miss…
@@pacco5728 How long did you know about that? Did you plan well in advance like a mature, responsible person or did you apply for your new passport at the last minute?
@@Youdontknowwhatliterallymeans I booked an appointment for the 3rd two months ago, I was unaware of the possibility of this happening, and also unaware that walk-in was even possible as I am a young adult with no parental guidance or anyone to tell me these things, I planned out to the best of my ability while trying to be a mature, responsible person.
Services are down. Proves the point they can’t work from home. My personal data should not EVER be in someone’s else’s personal home. 47% increase when they’re already paid more then private sector. Double time after 4pm, gimme a break! 9.3B increase to tax payers, ridiculous!! A billion seconds is 31 years. A tax payer who is responsible for their own retirement should never have to match a government pension. Legislate them to work or fire and replace.
Very valid but they don't address such things
1:49 No agreement in TWO YEARS? No wonder the union is still willing to negotiate but with the extra pressure of the ongoing strike. Go PSAC!
So pathetic. Where were you when Canadians were standing for freedom?
Yeah Go PSAC, go and keep going
go PeeSAC and take CUPE with you
Isnt this the same Government thay Just granted VW à 8 billions up to 13 billions subsidy?
And Just voted a 5% raise for the MP ?
They get paid well and they can’t afford . What about ppl who still makes $15.00 an hour . How can they survive ?
You could be making 6.85 or less m if it weren't for all those inflation inspired increases.
They need unions too (for now) and then we need a responsive and legitimately representative government that works for all of us and not just the owner and capitalist class --- then the minimum wage would be a working wage once again. It's been too long and results have caused nothing but instability and weakness in our nation.
theyre not supposed to. thats min wage. they are high school students living with their parents.
thats why ppl say uni is important. get a good degree and find a good paying job.
I'm sure most of these workers had minimum wage jobs at one point... If you're stuck in a dead end job, that's on you!
@@osukasuyi1825 but not everyone is same in studies n not everyone can get degrees bt they are humans too . N some r so unfortunate that they don’t get chance to study
Greedy workers complaining about work. For shame! What about the rest of Canadian workers who DON'T HAVE job security, those who DO NOT get free dental, or free wages when they go on strike. Double Shame!! The rest of us have to work HARDER so these protestors can get MORE FREE benefits. We Need BACK TO WORK legislation.
I have no respect/sympathy for PSAC they make Good money for the work they do, have great benefits and pension. and lastly PSAC is/are against The truckers convoy. truly Greedy people.
Enough is enough. Check inflantion rate, bank mortagage rate and grocery price increase. 3% is a joke.
At this point just let them work from home 🙄 they already don’t do anything in the office. They’re just clogging up downtown restaurants and public areas during the day since they’re always out smoking, gossiping and drinking coffee until the end of their shifts. Much less traffic if they stay home and do nothing instead of going at the office to do equally nothing.
That's funny, since productivity went up by double digits since they started working from home. And the only reason that the government wants them back in the office is because those same downtown restaurants went to Mona Fortier and asked her to force them back in so that they could make more money.
I'm distracted in the office and used to not get as much work done in the office. I'm way more productive at home
I'm not so sure. We only get thirty minutes for lunch and there's no more backlog at the passport office.
@Do you even know what "literally" means? hey question my sister renewed her passport the day before the strike are there still passport workers?she needs it before June would she get it in time?
Trudeau to Ukraine : just tell me how much you need
Trudeau to Canadians : …
He did ask, in French.....
Plus there are massive benefits to Canada if Ukraine holds the line.
ALWAYS BE ON THE SIDE OF PEOPLE WHO WANT HIGHER WAGES
Useless
nope.
@@CANADAFIRST-4-TRUMP I'd rather make more money than pay less taxes. Canada is third in quality of life, that doesn't come cheap, certainly not free.
@nicholaskandiedop You are correct! Actually, nothing you said "makes sense"
WRONG!
I hope it doesn't last too long I just filed for my pension.
I work in pensions and a lot of us myself included are essential workers so we can't strike 🙃
@@raya74 And, I'm 73 and all my income has come from OAS, GIS and CCP, since I turned 65.
I'm below the poverty level because I was born crippled. ..
In the month of March, my OAS check dropped by $70.
I would like to know if any other poor-old-cripples have had this happen to them.
I would also like to know if the union demands include anything about attacking the poorest people.
@@bimmjim I'm not sure why it would drop seniors 75+ received a 10% increase to their OAS.
Unless Disability reduced to retirement pension then you can complete a statement of estimated income form
These workers don’t get anything done and deserve a pay decrease or to just be fired and replaced with cheaper workers.
These services are essential to Canada is crazy how many people just disregard these workers as doing nothing? Mind boggling mentality
Hire new talent as plenty are looking for opportunities
@@msmichelle2196 Yes, hire new immigrants willing to work for minimum wage and actually work instead of these lazy single mothers who sit at home and collect a pay check without doing any work.
Thinking the conservatives would align with the liberal government to force back to work mandate has got to be the dumbest thing I ever all week. Conservative has nothing to gain from this even if they agree. Poilievre would instead force a no-confidence vote and push us into an election rather than support ANY liberal motion.
The only way to avoid an election would be for the NDP to vote with the Government. The Conservatives benefit from this strike and longer it goes on. The strike shows how broken the Government. They have said they stand with workers and unions and to go against that will be used against them by the other parties...
Can't blame them
Cant blame over employed parasites that choose to delay returns for ridiculous demands that will be paid for by the people they are employed to steal from?
I mean they all have some of the best benefits and higher average wages in all of Canada.
Still a lot more then the average Canadian , actually working
@@johnnybertrand2039 no for the most part the wages are not a lot more than average than most people working
@@lolabrini3758 then quit and go work private sector, they won't because $45k is an entry level wage
@Jaime Lynn run for office
They have nothing to strike about. They get paid well and most of them are working from home so they aren’t even doing their jobs. Go to work.
9% over 3 years sounds really good to me. Now does that mean the MP's are going to have 9% decrease in the next 3 years so there enough money to pay the workers.
They have had 5+% increases every year, so I doubt it.
Make union dues optional in the public sector
I remember last time people were protesting in large numbers, but this news channel was not covering it.
Nobody is honking horns all night long and holding local disabled residents hostage in their own homes.
@@jmacdonald4216 Okay, drama queen.
I think the central point is working from home being implemented in the collective agreement
Personally I do not want the CRA workers to have all my personal information at there homes. If there is a breach they should be able be personally sued.
@@allblowdup I don’t think it would be a blanket work from home policy. If someone has to handle super sensitive info they’d still need to be in office for that
@@Uglyweezer One would hope so but we have absolutely no control over that. Even they are logging into a secure server for the information we have no way of knowing who is at there house or place at that time. (renters, friends, friends of friends)
@@allblowdup i don’t want any government working “working” from home. It’s tough enough getting an honest days work out of them when they’re in an office environment.
That and the pay raise. These are the two main issues right now at the table.
"Labour Force Survey data from Statistics Canada shows hourly wages among union workers have increased nine per cent between 2019 and 2022, while non-unionized workers saw a 14 per cent hike, unadjusted for inflation." So private sector enjoys 14% pay but unionized workers should be fin with 9%, where is the justice?
The Government can’t write a blank check, well that’s a fist🤔
Unless it's for ukraine.
I support these people 💯 because im finally making a decent wage and its still nowheres close enough to live on. The government needs to stop being a greedy prick and take care of all the Canadian people
What is a decent wage. I make 48$ an hour, and it is still not even decent enough to live on.
@Ryan Hsu are u supporting yourself or family too. I'm only supporting myself no wife or kids and at $25 hour and I'm still struggling to support 1 person which is myself. Half of what u are making isn't enough to get 1 person by I live paycheck to paycheck
What's stopping them from applying to companies that pay competitive wages, provide excellent work benifits, and work from home options? There are a lot of companies out there that try and attract top talent with exuberant wage and signing bonuses. If they're really worth their salt, they'd get hired no problem when they apply to these companies. Otherwise, is it fair to say "the government is being greedy" because the gov is paying decent wages to folks that barely have any skills, just to do a job that can most likely be outsourced to ChatGPT? They should be thankful they still have a job in the first place, unlike a lot of people that lost their jobs due to the pandemic.
this strike is AWESOME... it will hopefully speed along Trudeaus demise as PM
"we're standing here, for every worker in this country", all I can see is people the public sector demanding more wage.. in result raises the taxes. So the private sector once again loses.. thanks guys! We'll sit silently with our 1% increase because we have to 👍
When one union fights for better pay, it sets a precedent for all other unions to follow. Everyone should be compensated fairly.
First of all they're not increasing taxes to pay for this, unless you've seen something I haven't. Second, you might be forgetting that public servants are just middle-class employees too. We also have bills and mortgages, and guess what! We also pay those same taxes. Just because you don't get paid enough doesn't mean everyone else should too.
Pretty sure carbon taxes and income taxes didnt come from Union. Where in imaginary world did you get this?
Using your logic, Im surprised you didnt blame Ukraine war subsidiary and Volkswagen subsidy. 😂
CRA workers should NOT be permitted to work from home. They have access to too much confidential information that leaves Canadians vulnerable with 1) a questionable home internet connection compared to the high quality internet security provided at the office 2) is confidentiality maintained in the 'work at home' environment (from other people in the home) 3) too many dropped calls with cell phone use by CRA workers (as we've all experienced these past 3 years). Work from home during the pandemic was a quick solution to a crisis and doesn't mean it should continue or that it's what's best for Canadians or their privacy. Same applies to OHIP workers (Provincial Gov’t).
High quality internet provided at the office ? eh boy you clearly don't work in Government buddy nor know how internet connection works apparently. People have to log off the Government system for 500 ish people meetings because it strains the system too much causing it to crash.
Also in regards the confidential information, your name, address and phone number can be googled. Access to information is governed by "the need to know" policy. You openly talk about your job to anyone, which can again be googled to know the average salary or get a bracket of income for it, so exactly what do you think CRA has access to that can be so damaging ?
Seems to me that you think employees have full access to everything, it is FAR from being the case. The Government of Canada is an extremely risk averse entity, so much that GoC would make your average accountant look like an hardcore gambler.
Ummm clearly you don't know how work from home works for gov. They use VPN secure network.
@@daemok4752 Sounds like you really want to work from home. Start an online business and you can work in your PJs all day otherwise go back to the office which the taxpayer is already paying for.
@@tishwitch Sounds like you really want to work from home. Start an online business and you can work in your PJs all day otherwise go back to the office which the taxpayer is already paying for.
@@jmacdonald4216 Sounds like you really want to work from home. Start an online business and you can work in your PJs all day otherwise go back to the office which the taxpayer is already paying for.
No we can’t give our workers a increase by 4.5 but govt can spends billions to 🇺🇦 where corruption is insanely high anyways we still give them money cause we wanna look good
these comments are funny, but also common sense. Government spending out of control... lets go on strike looking to increase inlation. The right to manage?? what's that. I should be able to work from home but need more money for food to feed me all day. I think everyone should get 22% raise, even welfare to match inlfation... keep inflation coming, who cares
i feel you! it feels like inflation has risen but the job raises are minimal if anything and living in major cities have become more rough because of it.
Why do PSAC workers have to pay for government spending money. They are alll people dealing with inflation too. You do realize people still need to eat at home or at work? PSAC is not asking for fill
Time work from home
The reporter cringing in front at the unnecessary usage of the bullhorn aimed right at him. Fantastic.
it is painfully loud for a lot of people yes but it is not unnecessary he is not speaking to the reporters around him but to a huge crowd that you do not see in the this camera shot
Will they freeze his bank accounts? No not poor union workers just non union hard working Canadians
@@juuskanda … there’s a PA system. That’s enough.
1. Workers will be paid thru the walkout because Phoenix Pay has been a disaster for nearly a decade! One just cannot shut off the pay system or risk not paying the essential workers or executives. Yes it will be clawed back, but again that will take years to calculate out. Phoenix Pay workers are also on the picket line.
2. Remote work makes sense for regulatory inspectors - those providing oversight for regulated industries, not for kiosk front facing workers.
3. It takes serious time (sometimes 60+days) to get a worker trained and cleared to deal with classified information - that needs to be rectified.
4. Legislation will only cause further grief at the negotiating table and will discourage workers, maybe at the detriment of canadians.
5. The rest of the items on the negotiating table are cards to be played, some cannot be discarded, others can be sacrificed. That is negotiations.
Gonna be an intresting situation.....Chris was a huge Liberal supporter during the last election.....he didn't say vote Liberal......he just stated "whatever you do ,don't vote Consevative or NDP".....😅
Here we go again emergency act 2.0
Except there’s no government workers to facilitate freezing bank accounts, this time.
EXACTLY EMERGENCY ACT INCOMING
He won't since he will not be able to get away with this one.
@@OttawaInHD No emergency act. The strike is perfectly legal, peaceful, and backed by Canadian law.
Not sure they will get what they want, if you look at it, by them staying home and working from home, didn`t that save them some money?
If you thought honking was disruptive...
The irony is palpable. Definitely the best part of this protest.
@@waldosharron3408 are you equating horns on a semitruck to a loudspeaker? And a crowded sidewalk to impassable roads?
@@trevorchabot864 I was referring to the honking happening at the picket lines today. Regarding impassable roads, the truckers literally never blocked one single road. They always kept a lane opened for emergency use from the start to the end of the peaceful protest. I think you have them confused with the police that setup road blocks and what not.
@@waldosharron3408 hot-tubs and bouncy castles.
@@waldosharron3408 "Ambulances pelted with rocks during protest; health workers, patients face added stress, delays
Throughout the weekend and into Monday, many health workers had difficulty getting to work, as did some patients who were trying to reach hospitals."
Fire the lot of them, too much greed
The government right now is not being transparency to Canadians about those workers get a very decent wage I think The Prime Minister and cabinet Gets payed to much and those front line Government workers are truly truly underpaid for what they do and they get the job done in Canada and the prime Minister and his cabinet are truly ignorant to those people and be more transparency I don’t blame those workers. I blame the prime Minister and his cabinet for being irresponsible and lazy to get a contract done or a good compromise to much of lack of care for those front line government employees. It looks bad for Canadians from each provinces that the prime minister and his cabinet are playing hardball with their own people. Your prime minister and cabinet are truly un Canadian citizens they just want to status quo it is hard to live in Canada price are insane and the prime minister and cabinet are truly ignorant.
do you mean "gets paid too much"? Perhaps you need a job where language skills do not matter.
nah Most Of these government people are lazy and are incompetent.
@@lucilleannedeen741 or maybe not down to many labatt's when you type
@@grimreaper7811 I don't drink beer and if I did it would not be a trailer park brand. I drink seldom and when I do its an expensive Vodka....I hope that meets with your approval. You name is aptly chosen.
@@lucilleannedeen741 so you don't drink but you drink... k gotcha
This is silly. Find another employer if you need more pay. There is a massive labor shortage in the private sector. Don't strike. Leave if you want more money. Doing that will trigger pay increases.
This action hurts millions of Canadians that are depending on PUBLICLY FUNDED SERVICES.
This action is denying people that pay into a public system access to which they have a right to access.
If you are striking my comment is SHAME SHAME SHAME ON YOU for denying your fellow Canadians access to services they have a right to line your pockets.
Apply for a government job if you think they have it so good.
They should start a pay pal fund raiser for strikers. Hmm. See how little man reacts.
Government Douches laughed at the Truck Convoy. No support from me and I am Retired IBEW union !
If you think those two things are similar then it’s good you are retired as you lack rational logical thinking.
Its funny how people say they should support the truckers, but they would never have supported the union here. I respect truckers but I do not respect what they did compared to the real hard working truckers. This all ignores how different these situations are. If the truckers were protesting transportation legislation you’d have a point.
Dough head. You probably voted Liberal
@@robertt9342 You're right. The Trucker Convoy was for Human Rights. These losers just want more milk and honey from people who actually work for a living and create Primary and Secondary wealth. Even though their benefits (as documented by the Fraser Institute) are higher, across the board, already.
Go look at the All Cause Mortality data per province. Way up around 2021 and still up. And, 50% more people 'died from Covid' in 2022, than 2020, AFTER the most deadly Alpha strain and the supposed 'Miracle' Pokes were rolled out. Per StastCan's site.
You got hoodwinked into poisoning yourself. Anything else you want to know from one of your betters?
I get $15,000 on OAS to live on give seniors a pay increase, I have to use food banks to eat. The Canadian government say that $23,000 per year is the poverty line, try living with $15,000 per year and my rent is over $600.00 per month, $600.00 x 12 month = $7,200 on rent plus utilities, that leaves me $8,800 per year to live on, But who cares? for sure not big Union bosses. Government give me free eye glasses and tell me to be a nice senior and not make a fuss. I can not afford cable tv or a landline phone, yet government workers complain about a $40,000 -$60,000 per year wages?...
Knowing several federal workers, they continually tell me that their pay may be lower but their benefits are exceptional compared to the base working class that pay their wages.
Benefits don’t pay for groceries or gas. I’m straight out calling you a liar. Nobody making on average 60k per year thinks they have it good. Especially considering the cost of housing in Canada. People like you just throw trash like that statement out “someone I know” hoping imbeciles will believe it. Nobody is believing it
Then the rest of labour force needs to be organized within reason and job competence. Most of the world gets 3 or 4 weeks paid vacation minimum. And especially in europe, is more productive like germany. Its amazing how people will work faster if they have something to look forward too. If you want work life balance and reasonable wages, that reflect ones job competence, dont let the mega corporation divide us. Besides a strong middles class with enough time off will spend more on the economy. If one is productive, why isnt one getting enough time off for a real vacation. Burnout, too much Stress and bad worklife balance leads to health problems across society. Now if one doesnt want to try to work efficiently, then good luck....
So they trade wage for benefits, seems like standard stuff.
Right, this PM is not that tolerant a person. Back to work will pass by the end of next week, I bet.
Damn, now I wanna get a federal job.
I want to work from home and get a pay raise too, along with great benefits and a job with little responsibility
and you could stop paying for their pensions as well
you do know you only need a grade 10 education to work for the federal government... right. what's stopping you from applying?
@@EatCoffee Little responsibility is where you're wrong. Until you're actually there, you guys have no idea. You can't draw conclusions because you have some sort of preconceived image that they don't work because they were inundated with people requesting benefits during the pandemic because they quit their jobs without any good reason.
@@Zam1Fear What I'm saying is they're already getting paid fairly well. With the pay increase, they're not far from what a nurse makes, which has a lot more responsibility
Walked by Scarborough Town Centre and i see the parking filled with thr nice cars of the strikers. I saw the picket line and the folks with the Canada Goose and Moose knuckle jackets ... must be nice to also complain about not having "a livable wage."
as much as it sounds like they live lavish lifestyles, what is really a problem is the fact that they were offered a "raise" that didnt meet or exceed inflation for the same period. in effect what that means is they were offered a pay cut (because those new dollars arent equal to the old dollars 4 years ago.
instead of being mad at them for fighting for their wages and living standards, how about you support them because the result of these negotiations/strikes will undoubtedly trickle into private sector and benefit you.
So you know exactly that those cars belong to the people striking? Maybe it's the people working in the mall, or people parking their cars there and taking transit afterwards? Maybe they saved for a Canada Goose jacket, or maybe someone gifted it to them? I also walked by Yorkdale and I seen people there with nice cars and nice jackets, those people, whoever all those things belong to must make a nice wage also....😊
There's also a range. Some do have living wages and are supporting their coworkers.
Overall ignorant comment. You walked by Scarborough Town Centre and you're cherry picking the ones wearing Canada Goose and Moose Knuckle? Take a tally of the rest and come back with population jacket statistics; instead of a sample size.
As for "nice cars", how can you associate anyone "parking" nearby as being someone that is striking?
People will prioritize different things. Maybe that person may have something that had caught your eye, but that same person had sacrificed something in return.
We’re not asking for a “livable wage”. We’re asking for our just value. Not our fault your employers don’t see it AND won’t give you the opportunity to complain about his poor treatment of yours. 🤷🏽♀️
We're sorry, The Government you are trying to reach is experiencing higher than normal strike volume.
Please wait on the picket line and no one will be with you shortly.😁
Good for them, keep protesting, let’s get more pay for everyone, no more excuses! If we have to suffer for it than so be it, we have already been suffering for a long time.
I agree Everyone should get more pay. Inflation has not been good for all workers.
@@robertt9342 I hear so much bs from people who have obviously never worked these jobs. This individualism has turned into straight greed and egotism in our countries, sad that they have become virtues. Disgusting that people think everyone is replaceable, they aren’t, I know first hand as I’ve worked in retail for a long time and can tell you we are always short staffed and stretched thin.
Fire them all
How is it that you cannot connect the dots? Their pay comes out of YOUR taxes.
@@asmith8947 yeah dude, because that’s the only way a government makes money, for sure, just taxes, that’s it, we are forever trapped by taxes, they can’t make money through exports, tariffs, trade, manufacturing, opening up their own business making money from that, reinvesting into the economy, etc. how can you not be smart enough to think beyond a feudal system?
A rising tide lifts all boats. We stand in solidarity with the strikers, best of luck!
Oh yeah the trickle down economics huh? No.
@@The_Clever_Cat No, trickle down is the idea that if you give all the business owners money from the public purse, they'll turn into saints and give workers higher wages instead of hoarding it for themselves. That they'll keep prices low as a good gesture. How's that been working out for us?
I get $15,000 on OAS to live on give seniors a pay increase, I have to use food banks to eat. The Canadian government say that $23,000 per year is the poverty line, try living with $15,000 per year and my rent is over $600.00 per month, $600.00 x 12 month = $7,200 on rent plus utilities, that leaves me $8,800 per year to live on, But who cares? for sure not big Union bosses. Government give me free eye glasses and tell me to be a nice senior and not make a fuss. I can not afford cable tv or a landline phone, yet government workers complain about a $40,000 -$60,000 per year wages?...
You should be complaining too. It’s the governments fault, not the workers fault.
Make union dues optional in the public sector.
$8800 per year to live on should allow you to have a $25 a month phone.
$25 * 12 = $300 per year + tax
You choose this
@@gulrezkausar5422 Thank you for you reply Sir, it's easy for you to run your mouth to a senior behind your keyboard all brave, I hope that you never come on hard times sir in your life, May the Grace of Gods Angles continue to Bless you. Thank you.
I work where I don't get a living wage & we aren't allowed to form a union.
The public doesn't support this.
So I'm not feeling sorry for these people
Would you be happier to have a union to get a living wage? If the answer is no, then I respect you opinion if the answer is yes, then maybe you should show some minimal support.
How wrong you are. Drivers are honking all day to make noise with those on picket lines. Just because you're miserable doesn't mean everyone else should be. You may not support it, but you don't speak for ALL people.
I’m getting a rotary cuff operation done in two weeks and I need to go on medical yeah is that gonna affect me?
Most likely, good luck on the surgery!
All for One and One for All !!!
Fire them all. People paid by the taxpayer should not be allowed to strike. Let them work in the real world where they actually have to do a GOOD job and EARN raises.
A lot of those people had regular everyday jobs prior to getting in. If you think they're so privileged, why don't you apply? What's stopping you? Like hell you'd turn your back on a union if there was a chance to improve your income and working conditions. A little bit of motivation can go a long way. If you're satisfied with what you're doing, then let them be and mind your own damned business. Everyone's taxes supplement someone's salary. You're not special, nor do you have any say where your tax money goes.
They're only asking for enough to cover the rising cost of inflation and to continue to work from home more. Give them what they want and be done with it. They deserve it.
Inflation is at this level as a result of the pandemic. Its interesting to note that 26% of Canadians did not believe that Covid existed and didn't get vaccines. Maybe those are the fools on the picket lines
They do not deserve it.
Wait is t it 47% pay increase over 3 years, work permanently from home and if they lose their job $17K for education.
That doesn’t
Sound reasonable to me.
No. Government services are worse than ever
@@michellemacconnell2820 47% increase where do morons get this drivel
It will probably last until the leader that can’t answer yes or no questions steps down
IT WILL LAST UNTIL THE EMERGENCY ACT IS USED
@OttawaInHD If Trudeau uses the emergencies act it will end rather horribly.
The whole of the people should be striking , screw these guys doing it alone
3 years we didnt get service stay out who cares try being a senior on $1200 a month
Trudeau send the armed forces in. Horses to push them back. Shut down there bank accounts
I had to deal with CRA workers during the pandemic and I can say that it was very frustrating , the service was VERY bad , they should definitely go back to there offices.
what makes you think going back to the office could make things better?
We already paid too much for your salaries now get back to work.
Instead of keeping up with inflation ,let's match their salaries to their private sector counter parts .
So double the increase what the union is asking for? I am sure they would hate the /s.
Don’t forget the private sector has seen raises over the last few years. The fed workers haven’t.
Oof, you really should at least try to know what you're talking about before you say something. Union's asking for 4.5%. Private got 7% last year on average. See I understand that you're trying to make the claim that Public Service workers are overpaid, but that just doesn't match reality anymore. They've been taking under inflation increases for so long that your narrative is just misinformed.
i get a 0.22% raise every year in the private sector and working from home is not even an option i work outside in minus 40 , long hours, dirty dangerous oilfield work , these people have no idea about the real world
@@guitarz99 Not all public servants work in a comfy office at home. Most public servants I work with are manual labourers.
@@robertt9342 People who got raises in the private sector quit their jobs and found other people willing to pay them more. Public sector workers could quit the government and go to other employers that would pay them more.
honestly they should go back to work and actually do their jobs! to much administration with no results in performance since the pandemic and they all got to pretend to work from home! taxpayers are tired of our taxes being hiked up for govt to make more money. they didnt miss any pay during the pandemic like the ones who pay their wages did (taxpayers). canadians are sick and tired of spoiled govt workers . we should defund them all and start over
Ah yes, “force” them back to work. Wonderful free society we live in
If they try to force them back to work, like with the postal works and the others, I say Canadians should go for a General Strike. Labor just keeps getting screwed over.
Tell us all the demands and i can tell you they are pretty absurd and 99% of Canadians would be furious.
LOL. They have to appear at the protest sites to get paid but they don't have to appear at work to get paid.
Keep them out.
As much as I support the cause and our societal foundation with regards to the power of unions (in opposed to our southern neighbors for example), this sort of "arm twisting" leaves many of us in need of basic services such as the tax filing in the hollows. Plus, federal workers benefit from certain safety nets those of us in the private sector would never even dream about.... If I and a group of my colleagues decided to walk off the job (even for one extra day) I'd say the employer would be legally positioned to have us all out of work by the end of the day let alone getting into negotiations table!
I cannot imagine how this'll feel for someone who runs a small business and needs desperately to file for much needed tax credits to keep their business afloat and now this.... a total DIRK move!
Extortion at its finest. high taxes non stop increase. Gas price , cost of living, housing. But federal workers got super coushy benefit and always wants more
My friend has 30 years in at pension division. She makes $25/hr they are asking for a 14% wage increase over 3 years which is $3.5 an hour. She lives in Ontario and anyone knows the cost of living has gone up like crazy where wages have stayed stagnate. Government MP's have no problem giving themselves raises. How about giving some to the people! Solidary Brothers and Sisters from Alberta!
When's the last time she went to work? Is she aware the same job outside the government pays 5-8.5% less, without the government benefits?
25/hr is sadly nothing now a days
14% doesnt even meet inflation though.
@@asuraphreak she went to work a few days ago before the strike.
@@bryanr3318 Should be going to work regularly like the rest of us. These bs delays are because they refuse to work at the office now.
Whatever the settlement amounts to when completed will set a new higher than current private sector raises and benefits and will set new standards that the private sector cannot afford! This is so wrong!
According to StatCan, a government agency full of PSAC that collects statistics, these 155,000 workers with the Public Service Alliance of Canada are mostly women making what StatCan would call an average salary of $40,000 to $65,000 per year. In addition to retro pay increase for 3 years they desire remote work, benefit for Indigenous language, extra pay for Veterans Affairs case workers and shift premiums.
So this is supposed to be a negotiation, correct? We know their major demands however we do not know what they will give up. It is a negotiation so items must be taken away to achieve new demands. How about having to work more years before full pension and receiving less for retiring early? Perhaps no sick days for the remote workers who will be working from their beds. Fewer paid stat holidays? Maybe cut some benefits and have less paid vacation. It is a negotiation so start negotiating.
Why are we asking questions to side track the systemic problems surrounding wage slavery? They should take as long as they need to strike in order to get the above minimum and the appropriate living wage they deserve settled. So everyone's lives is on pause. So what, first world problems. I thought civil servants get paid really well and have great benefits already. But I'd they have new demands to meet the times, so be it, let then tame as long as they need. Why are we stressing out and trying to force them to go back to work asap? It's their right. Imagine of artists and musicians were able to go on strike? They are gig workers and maybe get paid 80 dollars a week. No benefits and pay higher taxes.
#ubi now, create your own jobs, work less, spend more time with loved ones and build stronger communities. Let ai do all the monotonous work already.
when you run a high tax tyranny, you have to spend heavy on media, education, and govt workers to maintain order and control....a facade of freedom and democracy isnt cheap
Fire them and bring in new people. I guarantee we can fill all the positions and not have to change a thing in the current contract.
Right. Then new employees will be hired and will strike in three years because their wages also haven’t increased. Stop blaming the public servants.
@ghadsara They blame public servants because they probably screwed up somewhere and were either refused benefits or owe money to the government. This somehow becomes everyone else's fault, including the 67 year old lady who's been in the public service for the past 25 years... it's everyone's fault. Fire them all! 😓
@@sarag91 then repeat the process, do you think we won’t be able to find enough workers to fill the positions that would be grateful to have it. The wage and benefits is better than the average job in Canada
who do govts always wait to renew a contract. they know when the contracts end, why not start negotiating a year and half before the end of the contract!!!!????
They started two years ago.. Pay attention..
@@ec6052 They "started two years ago" and yet nothing got accomplished. They probably just filed some papers and had one meeting.
@@Prime92 "Probably" suggests it's more than "probable" that you're talking about something you have no knowledge of and making ASSumptions based on feelings.
@@ec6052 Probably, and yet I don't care.
@Prime92 You say you're probably "Making ASSumptions based on feelings" but you don't care? One of those words doesn't mean what you think it does 🤣🤡
How much is the government saving by not paying salaries? The longer the government can make this last, the better it will sit on a huge financial surplus.
I suspect that is part of their strategy.
Yep. I hope the strike lasts for months.
Except it is crippling certain parts of the economy so no, they will likely be losing money due to economic damages.
@@asmith8947 unfortunately it’s not that simple… the amount they will have to spend hiring contractors or casual employees to do all the work that piled up that still has to be done…. It will outweigh any money saved from the time striking. Especially since at best the contractors tend to take a while to understand what they are doing, at worst they make a giant mess and then leave and then it’s even more work for the employees. There are legit reasons these people are stressed out.
How much is the govt saving my cancelling rental contracts for office space?
Pelosi says, its a beautiful sight to behold ❤❤
This is not good, many people are going to be hurt Financiay.
This is not good, my eyes are going to be hurt reading
Theees
(Yes the typo was intentional)
GREED
Tell me any employer anywhere that pays a premium for an employee to work the last hour of their shift. It is as it has always been. Work for the federal government and retire for life
Their demands are outrageous. With a government job you`ve got it made in the shade. Pure greed.
Yeah, that is a bit weird. Not sure how they got to that one. But probably not going to be a deal breaker if they don't get it.
For my self i don’t even like union, they take so much out of you check every month, plus you paying your tax, the more you make the less will be by the end of the year.Good luck!
Federal should decrease the deficit ,
I’m so glad to see many supports from commenters. This strike looks to me very symbolic and important cause absolute majority of people in Canada got their wage reduced and their livelihood threatened due to current inflation while a minority of people got and are getting whatever they want. And worst thing is that that minority of people with power and money are the ones who caused current inflation and they are the ones who get most of profits out of it. Therefore, this strike is a first strike back by ordinary people like us at those privileged few with power and money. On top of it, in current difficult time, remote work is a very effective way to save money and to get work-life balance for better personal and family lives. Thus this has to be considered as basic right for workers.
are they fighting for the unvaccinated who lost their jobs
They didn't lose their jobs
@@robertt9342 many Unvaccinated lost their jobs, including essential healthcare workers.
@@robertt9342 yes we did
They couldn't. It was mandated. The union can't override the law. They can negotiate. They tried, but they could not succeed in every battle. Refusing vaccination was a choice that people knew would lead to unpaid leave. Not saying it was right, but that was beyond the union's scope.
.. Anyway, I'm 73 and all my income has come from OAS, GIS and CCP, since I turned 65.
I'm below the poverty level because I was born crippled. ..
In the month of March, my OAS check dropped by $70.
I would like to know if any other poor-old-cripples have had this happen to them.
I would also like to know if the union demands include anything about attacking the poorest people.
it's funny how treasury said " We can not write a blank cheque" it's not blank they want 13% just give it to them and move on.
The probably is most government departments are over staffed but getting rid of employees starts lawsuits. A lot of these people are doing jobs that were hands on 10 years ago but a computer does it now.
Why now? And, who is driving the union side? Federal workers I’ve talked with have had limited to no information on what is going on at the table, on their behalf, or any vote/voice on the current state of affairs.
Full union members had a vote. They been voting for 2 years. Its something thats optional so many dont participate
The working class cannot afford this bloated government.
Hmm, federal employees aren't working class?
@@Zam1Fear Sorry, I meant taxpayers.
perfect to replace them with ai
Original comment... Hold your breath.