A tentative deal has been reached for members of the Canada Border Services Agency. (Photo: Pattison Media)

By Canadian Press

Border strike averted after union reaches tentative deal with Ottawa

Jun 11, 2024 | 9:34 AM

OTTAWA – Workers at Canada’s borders won’t go on strike this week, after their union reached a tentative agreement with the federal government.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says it’s reached a deal with the government after working “around the clock.”

Its 9,000 members who work for the Canada Border Services Agency had been set to strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday if they couldn’t reach an agreement.

A similar strike three years ago nearly brought commercial border traffic to a standstill and caused major delays across the country.

The union says details of the tentative agreement will be released after they’re shared with members on Thursday.

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(The Canadian Press)