The federal government tabled a new contract offer to the Public Service Alliance of Canada Friday, as thousands of federal workers remained on strike for the tenth straight day.
Both the union and a spokeswoman for Treasury Board President Mona Fortier confirmed the offer, which is the first sign of any progress in the talks since the union said things were at a stalemate on Wednesday.
Fortier’s press secretary Monica Granados called it a “comprehensive offer” but provided no further details.
In a written statement the union confirmed receiving the offer as talks resumed Friday.
“We hope to continue bargaining this weekend in order to reach a fair deal,” the statement said….