PAFSO Plans Coordinated, International 'Information Picket' to Bring Treasury Board Back to Negotiations
OTTAWA, Ontario, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Following similar successful 'Information Pickets' held in Ottawa April 24th - 26th and Washington, DC pm May 2nd, Canada's Foreign Service Officers will hold coordinated demonstrations both in London, UK and Mexico. Canada's Foreign Service Officers are in a legal strike position and will be increasing pressure on the government and calling for a return to negotiations immediately.
The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) will stage an information picket at Canada House in Trafalgar Square in London, and at the Canadian Embassy in Mexico at Calle Schiller no. 529. Information pickets will continue periodically around the world until the Government of Canada agrees to return to negotiations. PAFSO members have begun a work-to-rule campaign both at headquarters and at foreign posts.
The primary issue at hand is PAFSO's request for equal pay for equal work. Specifically, the union is seeking wage adjustments to keep Foreign Service Officer pay in line with comparable employment groups.
PAFSO represents Canada's 1350 Foreign Service Officers. Canada's Foreign Service Officers help create Canadian jobs and build prosperity by providing critical support for Canadian businesses and promoting Canadian values abroad, in addition to being critical link to the smooth operation of Canada's immigration system.
PAFSO representatives will be available for comment and can be booked for.
MEDIA ADVISORY
Canada's Foreign Service Officers plan coordinated 'Information Picket' both in London, UK and Mexico City in ongoing efforts to achieve pay equity and to return to negotiations.
Who: Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO), Canada's Foreign Service Officer union.
What: The 'Information Picket' is a public action performed by Foreign Service Officers where information regarding pay equity is distributed to the public and to members of the foreign service at key locations.
Where: London, UK - Canada House Trafalgar Square
When: London - Friday, May 10, 2013 - 16:30 - 17:30
Why: The primary issue at hand is equal pay for equal work. Specifically, the union is seeking wage adjustments to keep Foreign Service Officer pay in line with comparable employment groups.
For more information:
Frederic Fournier
media@pafso-apase.com
+1-613-790-5402
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