The issue
We strongly disagree with a one-size-fits-all approach that has no evidence to support it, puts our members’ health and safety at risk, and undermines employee productivity, which negatively impacts the services Canadians rely on. We support the principle of “presence with purpose”: being at the office when justified by operational needs. We continue to advocate for what was promised: a hybrid-by-design approach that considers employees’ unique circumstances and job requirements. We want this government to stop barrelling toward an unnecessary confrontation and negotiate telework with us, at the bargaining table, where this issue belongs.
PIPSC’s ongoing advocacy
Members engagement
Our survey shows widespread challenges under the new RTO rules, sparking a letter campaign to MPs and Treasury Board President Anita Anand — and we urge members to keep the pressure on.
Continued advocacy
PIPSC is challenging the government’s unilateral decision through grievances, complaints, and appeals to Minister Anand — but no meaningful response yet.
Solidarity with sister unions
We’ve teamed up with PSAC, CAPE, and ACFO through joint press events, rallies, and boycotts — and we’ll stay active in future rallies and Labour Day actions.
Major media push
We’ve built public pressure with wide media coverage, amplified by CBC, CTV, Radio-Canada, the Globe & Mail, the Hill Times, and the Ottawa Citizen.
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Know your rights
Federal employees across Canada are facing significant changes under the RTO mandate.
To help you understand your rights and navigate these changes, PIPSC has prepared a comprehensive guide. Learn what the mandate means for you, how it affects your workplace, and the steps you can take to protect your rights.
Read the RTO rights guide
9 Sep 2026
1 month ago
Thank you to those who attended our webinar, Return to Office: Know Your Rights. Our goal for this session was to provide an update on how we’re supporting members and ensure you know your workplace rights. If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the material, you can access the recording and …
11 Aug 2026
2 months ago
OTTAWA (Ontario) August 11, 2026 – The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is applauding the June 19, 2026, decision by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) to award $28,000 in damages to a public servant whose request to work remotely had been wrongfully denied. The FPSLREB found …
11 Aug 2026
2 months ago
The implementation of the 4-day Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate is affecting members across the federal public service in different ways. While every workplace is unique, one thing is clear: your experience matters. Has RTO made it harder to find a suitable workspace? Has it created accessibility barriers, changed how your team works together, or raised health …
23 Jul 2026
3 months ago
From overcrowded workspaces to pest infestations, many members are being asked to work in conditions that don’t support their health, safety, and productivity. Members told us about: Join our return-to-office sticker campaign to help us raise awareness! It’s easy to participate: Every tagged post will be entered into a draw for a chance to win …
2 Jul 2026
3 months ago
As the July 6 implementation of the 4-day Return-To-Office (RTO) mandate approaches, I know many of you are frustrated, disappointed, and angry about where things stand. I am too. This is not the outcome many of us were hoping for, and I understand why there are questions about whether enough was done to prevent it. …
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