On May 22, 2026, the NRC sent an email to employees stating its intent to increase prescribed on-site presence to 4 days a week, starting July 6th. In response to this communication, we felt it necessary to share our perspective and address assertions that bargaining agents were consulted prior to this communication. While the NRC …

We are writing to update you on recent and upcoming activities as we prepare for the next round of bargaining for NRC groups. February 2026 – TrainingIn early February, members of the bargaining team participated in bargaining training on February 3 and 4, building a strong foundation for the work ahead. March 2026 – Bargaining …

Since our last update, the Pay Equity Committee has continued to make steady progress toward finalizing the National Research Council’s Pay Equity Plan. Over the past several months, the committee completed its detailed review of compensation elements and confirmed the data required to move into the compensation calculation phase. This work builds on the earlier …

The National Research Council – Informatics (NRC-IS) Group Executive is seeking nominations for the following positions: Treasurer – 2-year term Secretary – 2-year term Members are encouraged to participate in this union leadership opportunity. Please disconnect from the government’s VPN and use a personal device to ensure the form loads. The nomination and election process …

Since the January update the committee has continued its work with diligence and regularity, holding six focused sessions in March followed by further technical discussions with the employer in May. These meetings allowed the parties to refine the job evaluation tool developed with KPMG and to test an expanded range of roles across the National …