The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have reached a tentative agreement that will see the continuation of collective bargaining for employees at the agency. The agreement, which was announced on September 8, 2021, is subject to ratification by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and its members at the CRA.

The tentative agreement comes after months of negotiations between the CRA and PSAC, which represents over 30,000 CRA employees across Canada. The agreement includes a three-year term, with wage increases of 2% in each year of the agreement.

In addition to wage increases, the tentative agreement also includes improvements to benefits and working conditions for CRA employees. Some of the key improvements include the introduction of a 35-hour workweek for some employees, new provisions for parental leave, and the creation of a joint committee to address issues related to workload and work-life balance.

The tentative agreement also includes a commitment to address the issue of pay equity for women, Indigenous, and racialized employees at the CRA. This is a significant step forward in addressing the systemic discrimination that has been present in the federal public service for many years.

Overall, the tentative agreement between the CRA and PSAC is a positive development for CRA employees and the Canadian public. The agreement ensures that employees at the CRA are fairly compensated for their work, and that their working conditions and benefits are improved. It also demonstrates a commitment by the CRA to address issues of equity and fairness in the workplace.

As the ratification process moves forward, it is important that all CRA employees have a chance to review and vote on the tentative agreement. If ratified, the three-year agreement will provide stability and predictability for employees and the CRA, allowing them to focus on providing quality services to Canadians.