Officials with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) are expected to hold a press conference at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Ottawa as the union's strike action continues.

Treasury Board President Mona Fortier said earlier this week that PSAC must be “prepared to compromise” to reach a deal with the federal government because it can’t “write a blank cheque” to them.

More than 155,000 PSAC members, including 35,000 workers in the union’s tax unit, went on strike Wednesday after failing to reach a deal on a new agreement with the government. However, both sides say continued talks are ongoing.

Fortier told reporters on Parliament Hill – where PSAC members were outside the West Block striking – it was “disappointing” to see workers strike due to the “progress” both sides have made at the negotiating table in recent days.

Minister of Immigration Sean Fraser, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould and Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier were also in attendance, outlining potential impacts to services that the public may see.

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