Executive Committee (EC) Report
May to August 2025
Common Events Attended:
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BoD meetings May 4-5-6, June 17-18, July 17, 24-25, 29, August 28 |
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Executive Member |
Portfolios |
Report/Notes/Activities |
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President O’Reilly |
Bargaining Pensions Work Force Adjustment |
Bargaining: SBC meetings advancing alignment on general economic increases (GEIs), remote work, workforce adjustment, sick leave, and AI policy. Discussions highlight cross group solidarity and generational differences in strike readiness. SBC alignment on Common Issues will be critical to maintain consistency across groups while respecting autonomy. Delivered the Core Public Administration bargaining training (8 groups); success indicated positive feedback that training supported development of group protocols. Content was well received like: negotiation strategy, language drafting, mobilization tools. Participants highlighted strong values in collaboration with Research and Mobilization, and making soft connections. PSAC shared that during negotiations with PA, EB, TC, and SV groups, the Treasury Board proposed removing the Workforce Adjustment Appendix (WFAA) from the collective agreements of more than 155,000 PSAC members. If that happened, members would only be covered by the National Joint Council (NJC) Work Force Adjustment Directive. Unlike collective bargaining, the NJC process doesn’t let members negotiate improvements directly or vote on job security language. Pensions: $3.4 Billion is the estimated amount to go from the PSPP to the General Funds. PIPSC stated for the record that the funds should be used to enhance the plan. The goal is to provide recommendations to the Finance Minister. Examples of enhancements include:
Work Force Adjustment: Since May, the following departments have announced new Workforce adjustments: Justice Canada (133 members); TBS (17 members); LAC (96 members); PHAC (47 members); Transport Canada (2 members); OSFI (79 members) and AAFC (8 members - this is a relocation and all are receiving GRJOs). Consultation Officers assigned to these departments are sitting on WFA committees for each of these departments alongside National Consultation team presidents. Several WFA presentations were held to regional councils, stewards councils and smaller sub-groups or branches. Member webinars will be held again on October 2 and 3. The Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER) was announced by the Carney government on July 8th - all departments must cut their operational budget by 15% over the next three years with the exception of DND, CBSA, RCMP. An emergency WGC meeting was held and tools were provided to NCT presidents to prepare for discussions with their respective departments. More WFAs are expected as a result of CER. Other: Newfoundland Crown Prosecutors group. Work underway to coordinate onboarding, and assess bargaining readiness. Resource planning continues to ensure adequate support for this new group alongside existing bargaining cycles. |
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VP Frechette |
PIPSC AGM (Task Force Chair and Board Liaison) Retired Members Guild |
PIPSC AGM (Task Force Chair and Board Liaison): Chaired AGM TF meetings for the planning of the 2025 AGM that will take place in Toronto on December 12 and 13, 2025. During those meetings, various subjects were discussed such as: chair, parliamentarian, recording secretary, back-ups, sergeant-at-arms, anti-harassment champions, first aid, guest speaker, theme and logo, president's reception, social event, hospitality suites, award recipients, childcare, delegations, registration, website and digital tools, EDIA demographic data collection, accommodation policy, financial forum, ancillary meetings, resolutions, assigned seating, budget, guests, observers, booth requests, pulse survey, shuttle services, MAD Dash, staff assignment, AGM location and contracts for 2026 and 2027, etc. Governance: Participated in and chaired BLPC meetings, performed a complete review of the current PIPSC BL 1 to 9 and consulted with the BOD, the BLPC, the AC and the staff to get feedback, attended AC meetings and was also on the agenda, prepared and assisted in the drafting of the BOD resolutions for the upcoming AGM, etc. Retired Members Guild: Reviewed and analyzed the list of retired members to assess payment of 2025 dues to confirm membership, worked and met with staff to prepare comprehensive documentation for the BOD, attended RMG lunch as a guest speaker, attended RMG national executive meetings, etc. Public Service Commission Joint Advisory Council (PSCJAC): Attended meetings as PIPSC rep. Acting President: During the President's absence, I attended the 2025 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships with the Royal Canadian Legion, attended and chaired Strategic Bargaining Committee Meetings, attended the Advisory Committee (also as part of Governance portfolio) Meeting as a guest speaker, participated in the Finance Canada Pre-Budget Consultation with Public Sector Unions meeting, signed the Air Canada strike web post and email to the members, participated in two media interviews; one with CTV about concerns regarding potential federal public service cuts and their impact on essential services and one with the Canadian Press about the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence, its implications for public sector workers, and the importance of transparency and accountability in its implementation. Both interviews effectively communicated our key messages and reflected positively on PIPSC. Here's the CTV interview and here's the CTV article. Other: Responded to members, colleagues and staff inquiries, participated in the CRPEG rally, chaired the CP Group AGM, attended the Kingston Branch AGM as a guest speaker, participated in the COO hiring committee, coordinated the delivery of the first EC Report, attended the Southern Manitoba Branch AGM as a guest speaker, attended the Quebec regional council as a guest speaker, attended the PAFSO 60 event, attended an NJC networking event, attended the young professionals committee June meeting as the AGM TF chair, etc. |
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VP Francis |
EDIA RTO Phoenix HRDC Pension Committee |
EDIA/HRDC: Participated in a moosehide campaign walk organized by an HRDC member, participated in Pride event hosted by the Ontario region, met with other unions and the CLC to discuss equity committee structure and functions, chaired the June HRDC meeting and an ad-hoc August meeting where we wrote six proposed AGM resolutions for the BoD, co-chaired 2SLGBTQIA+ caucus meeting, met with the Black Class Action Secretariat, met with CAPE’s queer and trans caucus, organized the NCR pride parade involvement, participated in a pride webinar as a panelist, advocated for EDIA demographic questions to be included in AGM survey at AGM task force meeting RTO: Regular consultation on RTO with TBS, organized an internal PIPSC RTO task force which has been meeting regularly, planning for RTO anniversary/events Phoenix: Participated in union-management consultation committee and technical subcommittee meetings on Phoenix issues and new pay system implementation, participated in a user awareness session on new dayforce pay system, planned for the 10th anniversary of Phoenix Pension Committee: attended pension committee meetings as scheduled Other: attended the young professionals committee June meeting as the substitute board liaison, participated in a workplace harassment and violence prevention leadership course, joined the CRPEG picket line in Chalk River and participated in a solidarity rally in Ottawa, participated in COO interviews, Health Canada NCR branch AGM, attended the CLC Labour College of Canada summer course, worked with the SP group to develop a carbon credits resolution to be co-sponsored by the BoD |
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PT VP Henshaw |
CLC Steward Framework Liberation Contracting Out |
Contracting out: Working with NR Group and IT Group CLC: Determining financial commitments and budget; working on training opportunities to be incorporated into our learning streams; Working on Report for the AGM Staff: Part of the hiring committee for the new COO NB Groups: Working with others on solution for support Steward framework: Creation of mentorship program Other: Attended SH and IT AGMs |
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PT VP Sutherland |
Consultation Training and Education Committee Chair (work with CLC Lead on what CLC training we can leverage) |
Consultation: Attended WGC - facilitated a presentation to the WGC from the Joint Learning Program (JLP), Performed a site visit and tour of the DND Gagetown health clinic where a member was attacked. Reviewed on-going safety improvements and policy implementation. Met with members working in Gagetown following the visit, Working with staff on a possible alternation offering for members related to WFA. Training and Education Committee: No TEAM meetings, assisted regional chairs with 26/27 Budgets, Met with JLP coordinators discussing how PIPSC could better leverage these resources. Legacy Foundation Committee- Attended Legacy Foundation committee meetings as scheduled. Other: Worked with various staff sections to coordinate National Public Service Week events in the NCR, I attended the Petawawa Garrison tour and met with members there, I attended the strike picket line with CRPEG members in Chalk River, Presented awards to SH members at the SH AGM, Met with Treasury Board representatives on the RTO/hybrid work model, Work with BoD and staff directors updating the PIPSC strategic plan and pillars. |