The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada have signed the collective agreement, and the implementation has begun.
Following the ratification vote from the NUREG Group members, on May 29, 2024, after finishing last-minute checks and verifications, PIPSC and the CNSC signed off on your collective agreement. This was the final step of the ratification process, which means the employer may now begin implementing the terms of the collective agreement.
Based on what was previously observed with the implementation after other Groups have signed their agreements, here are some estimates of when things will happen. Please keep in mind that the Phoenix pay system will undergo some updates in June and July, which may cause additional unplanned delays.
● 4-6 weeks before the new pay rates are reflected on your take-home pay
● 6-8 weeks for the back pay to be deposited into your bank account
● 8-10 weeks for the $2500 lump sum to be deposited
It may happen sooner, it may happen later.
For the majority of members, all owed money will be paid out by the 180-day deadline. For those who have what the pay center calls “complex cases,” they have up to 460 days to fully pay you what you are owed as they require manual intervention.
All components of the new agreement unrelated to pay administration come into force on the date of signature of this agreement unless otherwise expressly stipulated. For example, changes to language in relation to domestic violence leave, bereavement leave, leave with pay for family-related responsibility, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact the bargaining team at nureg_barg_home@pipsc.ca.
In solidarity,
Your NUREG Bargaining Team