Canada's Public Worker Strike Demands Spark Frustration and Support

The Treasury Board of Canada has called the demands of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, which represents 155,000 striking public workers, "unaffordable," while the union head accused the government of stalling negotiations. The strike has entered its eighth day, affecting services ranging from tax returns to passport renewals. The union has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to get involved in negotiations and give the Treasury Board a new mandate. The union has also escalated strike action, blocking ports in Vancouver, Montreal, and Saint John's.