The Canadian Press: The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada is set to negotiate new contracts for close to 50,000 members later this year. It said topping up its strike fund sends a message that workers are ready to fight for fair pay, working conditions and public services.
“We’re not looking for a fight, we’re ready to negotiate, but we’re not going into bargaining without being prepared,” said Stéphanie Fréchette, the union’s vice-president. “We hope we never need a strike fund, but hope is not a bargaining strategy.”…