Strike updates

[Andy2109]

Some good news > http://www.ipolitics.ca/2013/07/23/treasury-board-will-enter-into-arbitration-to-end-foreign-service-strike-with-conditions/

 

[gladaki]

Some good news > http://www.ipolitics.ca/2013/07/23/treasury-board-will-enter-into-arbitration-to-end-foreign-service-strike-with-conditions/

So Did they go back to work >

 

[Andy2109]

I think you are expecting too much too early. It's only 39 mins. the deadline of noon has passed.
It will take time for things to settle down.

 

[gladaki]

I think you are expecting too much too early. It's only 39 mins. the deadline of noon has passed.
It will take time for things to settle down.

oh I mean from tomorrow ..because thats what they said we like to go back to work...there is no news on PAFSO page yet

 

[Andy2109]

Yes. More more updates on the strike ending should be out later in the day.
No doubt this is a big relief. Hope the processing is back on track soon.

 

[cec007]

Some good news > http://www.ipolitics.ca/2013/07/23/treasury-board-will-enter-into-arbitration-to-end-foreign-service-strike-with-conditions/

Thanks Andy for sharing!

 

[alexpritie]

That is a great relief for all of us,now work should be done fast.

 

[InfoSeeker12]

No doubt. PAFSO was eager to end the strike as well. There is no response from PAFSO so far either on their page or on facebook. Guess they would be busy picketing right now...and since they are not checking their blackberrys...they wont get those updates till they go back inside the office....(just kidding). I'm sure later in the day..they will respond.

 

[Andy2109]

Here you go > http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/arbitration-an-option-for-clement-as-striking-foreign-service-workers-deadline-nears/article13358175/

 

[mrniceguy3981]

No doubt. PAFSO was eager to end the strike as well. There is no response from PAFSO so far either on their page or on facebook. Guess they would be busy picketing right now...and since they are not checking their blackberrys...they wont get those updates till they go back inside the office....(just kidding). I'm sure later in the day..they will respond.

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[alexpritie]

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/statement-honourable-tony-clement-president-treasury-board-pafso-negotiations-1813779.htm

 

[giannetti22]

23 July 2013 - Statement by the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers: Government's Response to Offer of Binding Arbitration
Shortly before today’s noon deadline, PAFSO received a letter from the President of the Treasury Board responding to our offer of binding arbitration.

As he has stated publicly, Minister Clement has agreed to PAFSO’s offer of binding arbitration subject to “certain conditions”. PAFSO is reviewing these conditions and will follow up directly with the Treasury Board. PAFSO will need to assure itself that any arbitration mechanism allows for a full and fair hearing of arguments on both sides – an objective we are sure the Government shares.

PAFSO appreciates the Government’s attempt at finding a resolution to this dispute and remains hopeful that a responsible way forward can be agreed upon by both parties. Until agreement is reached, there will be no change in PAFSO’s job action measures.

PAFSO will update our members, the general public, and the media once we have more information to share.

Contact: media@pafso-apase.com

 

[gladaki]

23 July 2013 - Statement by the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers: Government's Response to Offer of Binding Arbitration
Shortly before today's noon deadline, PAFSO received a letter from the President of the Treasury Board responding to our offer of binding arbitration.

As he has stated publicly, Minister Clement has agreed to PAFSO's offer of binding arbitration subject to “certain conditions”. PAFSO is reviewing these conditions and will follow up directly with the Treasury Board. PAFSO will need to assure itself that any arbitration mechanism allows for a full and fair hearing of arguments on both sides – an objective we are sure the Government shares.

PAFSO appreciates the Government's attempt at finding a resolution to this dispute and remains hopeful that a responsible way forward can be agreed upon by both parties. Until agreement is reached, there will be no change in PAFSO's job action measures.

PAFSO will update our members, the general public, and the media once we have more information to share.

Contact: media @ pafso-apase.com

So they will review it for few days now

 

[Dilli]

24 July 2013 - Statement by the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers: PAFSO Responds to Government's Conditional Acceptance of Arbitration
This morning, PAFSO sent a letter to the President of the Treasury Board. The correspondence addresses the conditions which the Government is seeking to attach to its acceptance of binding arbitration.

While we would have preferred to initiate the arbitration process without preconditions, PAFSO is committed to finding a reasonable and responsible way forward which will allow for a full and fair hearing of arguments from both sides – an objective we are sure the Government shares.

We await the Government's response. Until the conditions for arbitration are resolved, there will be no change in PAFSO’s job action measures.

PAFSO will update our members, the general public, and the media once we have more information to share.


http://www.pafso.com/news_releases.php?newsID=158

 

[lpc19800]

24 July 2013 - Statement by the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers: PAFSO Responds to Government's Conditional Acceptance of Arbitration
This morning, PAFSO sent a letter to the President of the Treasury Board. The correspondence addresses the conditions which the Government is seeking to attach to its acceptance of binding arbitration.

While we would have preferred to initiate the arbitration process without preconditions, PAFSO is committed to finding a reasonable and responsible way forward which will allow for a full and fair hearing of arguments from both sides – an objective we are sure the Government shares.

We await the Government's response. Until the conditions for arbitration are resolved, there will be no change in PAFSO's job action measures.

PAFSO will update our members, the general public, and the media once we have more information to share.


http://www.pafso.com/news_releases.php?newsID=158

Thanks for posting - they reviewed quickly! Hopefully the govt will follow suit!