Canada’s federal workers go on strike over wages, delaying some services
FOX NewsAPR 3 2023
PM Trudeau and the Liberal government need to get their act together and end this strike without caving to the exorbitant demands of the privileged, who are holding essential services — funded by the average working Canadian — hostage. Not only does the PSCA's request discount those who are truly struggling to make ends meet, but it's also dangerous: If all employers surrendered to 22.5% pay increases, inflation would be cemented into the economy.
The federal workers’ strike is part of a global upsurge of the working class against real-wage cuts and attacks on worker protections and democratic rights. The strikers are fighting for wage increases that keep pace with inflation and stronger job security protections. While the Liberal government claims there is “no money” to meet the strikers’ demands, it's spending enormous amounts of money on the war in Ukraine and bailing out big business. Workers across Canada need to mobilize and support these strikers in their cause.