Union Workers Strike in Midst of Tax Season, Affecting Federal Services Across Canada

The Public Service Alliance of Canada called a strike of 155,000 federal public sector workers after failing to reach a wage agreement with the government.
The strike could delay tax refunds and disrupt passport services during peak demand times.
The union is seeking pay increases of at least 4.5 percent annually over three years, while the government offered 9 percent over three years.
Mediated contract talks have been ongoing since April but broke down ahead of the Tuesday night deadline.
The strike will impact 250 locations across Canada and essential government services.