Even when factoring in that tens of thousands of those workers are deemed essential, and can’t strike, the union said more than 100,000 staff could walk off the job across Canada with a few days’ notice — a significant part of the government workforce.Talks are ongoing and not all information is public, but the union has tried to focus on wages because of the high cost of living.The federal government has communicated it is seeking “agreements that are fair to public servants and reasonable for taxpayers.”Here are some of the key points to remember.
