The Treasury Board Collective Agreement (TB CA) is an agreement between the Treasury Board and Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) representing approximately 140,000 employees working in the core public administration. The agreement is negotiated every few years, and the most recent one was signed in 2018.
One important aspect of the TB CA is the classification system. This system defines the various job levels and their corresponding pay rates. The new classification system introduced in the 2018 agreement was designed to be simpler, more flexible, and better aligned with market rates. It also introduced new pay increments, allowing employees to progress more quickly through the pay scale.
The TB CA also includes provisions related to benefits, such as sick leave, vacation leave, and maternity and parental leave. It also outlines the various types of leave available to employees, including bereavement leave, compassionate care leave, and leave for family-related responsibilities.
Another important feature of the TB CA is the grievance procedure. If an employee believes that they have been treated unfairly, they can file a grievance, which is then reviewed by a third-party adjudicator. This ensures that employees have a mechanism to address any issues they may have with their employer.
The TB CA also includes provisions related to job security. In particular, it outlines the circumstances under which an employee can be laid off or terminated, and the process that must be followed in such cases. It also includes provisions related to the re-employment of laid-off employees.
Overall, the TB CA is an important agreement that governs the working conditions of a large number of public sector employees in Canada. It provides a framework for fair and consistent treatment of these employees, and ensures that they have access to appropriate benefits and grievance procedures. If you are an employee covered by the TB CA, it is important to familiarize yourself with its provisions and to understand your rights under the agreement.