The collective agreement is now online. You can download it by clicking here (but be warned, it’s a doozy of a file! It’s 10 MB!)
Representatives from the Public Service Alliance of Canada and Parks Canada signed the official version of the collective agreement, earlier today.
“Now that it’s signed, members will feel a lot better,” said Loretta Moar, a member on the bargaining team. “It’s a great thing for the members. I’m ecstatic about it.”
In an email sent to all Parks Canada employees, the agency’s CEO, Alan Latourelle, remarked on both parties’ efforts in reaching an agreement.
“The collaborative attitude and ongoing working relationship between PSAC and the Agency made it possible to successfully negotiate this renewed collective,” wrote Latourelle.
For Moar, the signing of the agreement marks the end of months spent tirelessly working on behalf of our membership.
“It was a lot of hard work, long hours, a lot of travel… and a lot of restaurant food,” said Moar, laughing.
But all that time spent away from home was worth it, she said. Given the current political climate, the bargaining team did exceptionally well. Moar says she’s proud of the deal the bargaining team secured for our members.
“It was a goal of mine. To be a partner to that, it was a really great feeling.”
The Union of National Employees wishes to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank all bargaining team members for their great work. Among its UNE members were Céline Ahodekon, Benoit Dubeau, Mike LeBlanc, Kevin King, and Loretta Moar.