Tentative Agreement Accepted
As of July 11, 2025, you have ratified the tentative agreement. Thank you to every member who participated in this democratic process. Your voice has been heard, and your decision will bring this historic labour dispute to a successful conclusion.
What this means
- the tentative will be implemented
- strike action ends immediately
- you will return to work with gains achieved through your solidarity and determination
- vacation leave remains fully reinstated with no discipline for members affected by CNL’s cancellation
The gains we secured
Through your strength and unity, we achieved:
- $2 million increase to company-wide benefits program (benefiting all CNL employees)
- $1,700 lump sum payment to every CRPEG member
- 10.5% salary increases over 3 years with improved distribution:
- 4.0% in 2024,
- 4.0% in 2025, and
- 2.5% in 2026
- reduced salary progression steps and increased minimum salary scale
- maintained professional office space entitlements
Your historic achievement
You made history as the first PIPSC group to go on strike in over 30 years. Your courage, solidarity, and professionalism throughout this dispute – despite facing surveillance, intimidation, and retaliation from CNL – demonstrates the power of workers standing together.
The 5 days of selective strike action proved the critical importance of your work and forced CNL to improve their offer. You showed that when professional workers unite, all workers can advance.
Solidarity matters
To every member who picketed at 5:00 AM, who stood strong despite pressure, who supported each other through difficult times – this victory belongs to all of you. You’ve shown that solidarity works, that professional workers deserve respect, and that standing together makes us stronger.
The fight for accountability continues
Our unfair labour practice complaint regarding CNL’s vacation cancellation is proceeding. We will continue to pursue this process to defend your rights.
Your bargaining and engagement teams are proud to have represented you throughout this historic dispute, and we will continue to safeguard your rights to a safe and fair workplace.
In solidarity,
The CRPEG Bargaining and Engagement Teams, PIPSC