Strike action for more than **9,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers** across the country is currently on hold.

This pause comes as the union and the government have agreed to extend negotiations with the help of a mediator until **June 12** to reach a fair contract for the workers.

**Sharon DeSousa**, the National President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), stated, 'We’ve paused all strike action as talks continue to reach a fair contract for workers.

Our members keep our borders moving, goods flowing, and our families safe, and they deserve a contract that delivers fair wages, equitable retirement, and makes CBSA a better place to work.

'All strike activities have been postponed as mediation continues into next week.

A new strike deadline will be set in the coming days, and job action remains possible for CBSA workers if an agreement cannot be reached at the table.

**Mark Weber**, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union, expressed hope, saying, 'I’m hopeful we can reach a deal and avoid disruptions at Canada's borders.

Our members are essential – protecting our borders, preventing auto theft, and stopping illegal drugs and firearms from entering Canada – and they deserve a fair contract that treats them with respect and dignity in line with other law enforcement agencies across the country.

'Due to the sensitive nature of ongoing negotiations, the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union will not be providing media interviews during mediation.