The action that most directly precipitated the federal public service strike of 1991 was
A)Brian Mulroney's announcement that he would seek a third term.
B)a PSSRB finding that the government had bargained in bad faith.
C)the launch of "PS 2000."
D)a February,1991 pay freeze.
E)a conciliation board's recommendation of a 6% salary increase for PSAC's administrative group.

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The federal public service strike of 1991 was directly precipitated by the February 1991 pay freeze. This action by the government was seen as a breach of trust by the public service workers and their unions, leading to widespread protests and ultimately a strike.

The Action That Most Directly Precipitated the Federal Public Service