What is a Collective Agreement?
A collective agreement is a legally binding contract negotiated between the union and the employer. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment for members of the bargaining unit — including wages, benefits, hours of work, leave policies, job security, and more.
This agreement ensures your rights are protected and provides a framework for how workplace issues are resolved. When updates are made to the agreement, it’s important to review what’s changed to stay informed about how it affects you.
You can view the latest collective agreement and other related documents in your bargaining group’s collective agreement overview.
Classifications
Your classification is how your employer groups your job based on its duties and responsibilities. It’s recorded as an occupational group and level (for example, IT-02 or SP-04).
Your classification determines which PIPSC bargaining group you belong to – and therefore which collective agreement covers your pay, benefits, and working conditions.
Members in bargaining units outside the Treasury Board classification system should follow their employer’s classification standards, which may be set out in the collective agreement.