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 …

The National Research Council – Library Services (NRC-LS) Group Executive is seeking nominations for the following positions: ●   President – 2-year term ●   Vice-President – 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. …

When you think of the NRC-LS group of the PIPSC union, does a lengthy, black-and-white collective agreement come to mind? We’re more than that, and we want to showcase it. The NRC-LS executive committee is seeking your input to help define our group’s brand. Please take a moment to review the three logo options that …

In the spring of 2024, PIPSC notified their members that the employer was applying for an extension to complete the pay equity process. PIPSC had the opportunity to respond to the Pay Equity Commission on whether they supported the application or not. In our submission to the commission, we included that we understood that the …