TR Bargaining Update #1: Off to a strong start!
History was made on October 21 as TR negotiations began in an open bargaining format for the first time in the federal public service.
TR bargaining starts October 21 and 22
It’s almost time: bargaining with Treasury Board and Translation Bureau management begins on October 21 and 22, 2026.
Your TR Bargaining Committee
We’ve taken the first step! We have elected a big, representative TR Bargaining Committee, which is all set for the first round of open bargaining in the history of the federal public service.
FAQ on Retroactive Pay
CAPE has put together this short Frequently Asked Questions document for you about retroactive pay.
CAPE and Treasury Board Sign New EC and TR Collective Agreements
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) and the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) have signed the new collective agreements for the Economic and Social Science Services (EC) group and the Translation (TR) group.
CAPE TR members ratify tentative agreement
Members of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) belonging to the Translation (TR) bargaining unit, have voted in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement that was reached with the Treasury Board Secretariat in May.
TR tentative agreement vote – new resources available!
Additional resources have now been added to the website, including recordings of the information sessions that were held last week.
TR tentative agreement: time to vote!
Following the announcement that CAPE had reached a tentative collective agreement for our TR members on May 19 – and two information sessions on June 1 and June 2 where members had…
CAPE information sessions on the TR collective agreement
Before voting is open, CAPE will be hosting two webinars – one general session for the TR group and one specifically for interpreters. These virtual information sessions will provide more details about the agreement, and the bargaining team will be available to answer your questions.
