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Collective Bargaining

Collective agreements outline your workplace rights. They're negotiated by PIPSC and include details on pay, benefits, leave, job security, and more—ensuring fair and consistent treatment for all members.
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Collective Agreement
Expiry date:
September 30, 2026
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Explore current collective agreements and learn more about how we negotiate fair and equitable working conditions for our members. Stay informed about the role collective bargaining plays in shaping your workplace.

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What's new at PIPSC

Learn what our executive committees are working for, upcoming events you can attend,and how you can be part of the change.
Recent news - Research Group
11 Feb 2026
RE CANMET HAMILTON SUB-GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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RE CANMET HAMILTON SUB-GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 1034 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L1 17:30 -19:00 pm Meeting Minutes Attendees: Agenda Items Discussion/Action #1 Call to Order Babak Shalchi called the meeting to Order at 5:40 p.m. Nine members were in attendance. #2 Approval of the Agenda The Agenda was …

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Upcoming events - Research Group
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2026
RE Bargaining Prep Meeting

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Research Group executive team

Interested in who's bargaining on your behalf ?

Meet your Bargaining Team
Position Name Department
President Eric Hortop Statistics Canada
Vice-President Jean A. Bérubé Natural Resources Canada
Secretary Andrew P. Billyard National Defence
Treasurer Matthew R. MacLeod National Defence
Member Jason Rancourt Health Canada
Member Xiaolan Wang Environment and Climate Change Canada including the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Member Kathleen M. Emberson Statistics Canada
Member Alebachew Demoz Natural Resources Canada
Member Mohammad Khakbazan Agriculture & Agri-food Canada
Member Christopher Perry National Defence
Member Nathaniel Newlands Agriculture & Agri-food Canada
Member Cynthia Whaley Environment and Climate Change Canada including the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Member Nancy L. Shackell Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Research Group resources

Bylaws: Research

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RE Executive Minutes

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RE AGM Minutes

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Rates of Pay

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RCMP-CM Collective Agreement Provisions

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Telework Letter of Agreement

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