The union and company met in conciliation for three days: April 1st, 2nd, 3rd. With the aid of a conciliator appointed by the Minister of Labour, the parties reached resolutions on a couple of minor items that should have been resolved many months ago. We reinforced the message that the members deserve reasonable and fair compensation given the increased cost of living and the importance of professionals in the nuclear industry. We asked the company to come back with a deal that you have told us that you deserve.
Unfortunately, the parties were unable to reach a tentative agreement. The union and the company have agreed to extend the conciliation period by a week. However, we won’t meet again with the company until May 20th, when we are a week away from a potential strike. We will continue to provide frequent communication as we approach the legal strike position on May 25th. Please ensure that your contact information, with a personal (non-cnl) email address, is up to date. This can be done on the PIPSC website at pipsc.ca/member-tools/change-of-address. Be sure to watch for details of upcoming events in your community. Thank you all for your continued support.
Bargaining Timeline
November 9, 2023: Exchange of Proposals
December 31, 2023: Collective agreement expired
2024 - CRPEG and the Company meet for 27 days of negotiations
2025 -
February 4-5: Negotiations
February 5: CRPEG declares impasse
February 21 - May 3: Conciliation Period
March 25: ALL Member meeting in Chalk River
March 25-28: Strike vote
March 26: Information Picket, Plant Road
April 1, 2, 3: CRPEG Conciliation sessions
May 4 - May 24: 'Cooling Off Period'
May 20, 21, 22: CRPEG Conciliation sessions
May 25: CRPEG in legal strike position