Groups

Members belong to Groups, which include all the members of the same bargaining unit. Each Group operates under its own Constitution which must be consistent with Institute By-Laws. Members of the Group elect their own Executive.

As a member,your voice counts and you're encouraged to participate in the activities of your Group.

Institute Sub-Groups are listed under their respective Group page.

Latest Group and Sub-Group News

19 August 2019

NRC WFA Bargaining Update #4

The joint negotiations of the PIPSC and the RCEA with NRC management has been completed with an updated agreement on the Workforce Adjustment Policy (WFA), including a change of name to WFA Provisions. The gains achieved include an increase in the advanced notification period from 2 to a minimum

16 August 2019

AFS Headquarters Sub Group - Draft AGM minutes - October 18, 2018

PIPSC AFS-Headquarters Subgroup AGM October 18, 2018 Royal Canadian Legion, Montgomery Branch 330 Kent St., Ottawa ON Brian Hassall chaired the meeting and called it to order at 5:05 PM

14 August 2019

SP Executive Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2018

MINUTES / COMPTE RENDU SP Executive Meeting / Rencontre de l’exécutif SPNovember 1st, 2018 / 1 novembre 2018 Presence / Absence --- Présences / Absences

13 August 2019

Nav Canada - Bargaining Update - July 2019

NAV Canada Bargaining Update – July 2019 The PIPSC NAV CANADA Group bargaining team was in bargaining preparation on Monday July 29, 30 and 31 in Ottawa.

13 August 2019

SP Executive Meeting Minutes - November 23, 2018

MINUTES Executive Meeting - November 23rd, 2018 Presence / Absence Daniel Ingram (PRA/NWT – PRA/TNO) P Steven J. Colwell (BC/YUK – CB/YUK)

13 August 2019

SP Executive Meeting Minutes - January 12, 2019

MINUTES Executive Meeting - January 12, 2019 Presence / Absence Daniel Ingram (PRA/NWT – PRA/TNO) P Ann Theriault (NCR – RCN)

13 August 2019

Moncton 2019 CS Sub Group AGM

All PIPSC Moncton CS Sub-Group members are cordially invited to attend and participate in the Moncton CS Sub-Group Annual General Meeting. Date: Monday, September 16th, 2019 Time: 18:00

13 August 2019

SP Executive Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2019

MINUTES Executive Meeting - March 11, 2019 Presence / Absence: Daniel Ingram (PRA/NWT – PRA/TNO) A Ann Theriault (NCR – RCN)

13 August 2019

SP Executive Meeting Minutes - April 5, 2019

MINUTES Executive Meeting - April 5, 2019 Presence/Absence Daniel Ingram (PRA/NWT – PRA/TNO) P Ann Theriault (NCR – RCN)

9 August 2019

AFS Group - Leave not earned while on Leave with Income Averaging

Leave not earned while on Leave with Income Averaging

9 August 2019

SP-NCR and SP-Tunney’s Plus Sub-groups BBQ picnic - August 24, 2019

Hello, The SP-NCR and SP-Tunney’s Plus Sub-groups will be jointly hosting a BBQ picnic. Where: Britannia Park. When: Saturday, August 24: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (food service at 11:30). This is a family-friendly event. Your partner and/or children are invited.

9 August 2019

AFS Newsletter - August 2019

From the President …

9 August 2019

SP-NCR Networking Event – Ottawa River Boat Cruise, September 4, 2019

SP-NCR Networking Event – Ottawa River Boat Cruise, September 4, 2019 When: Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

7 August 2019

SR Job Description Review: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), a collaborative approach to reviewing the 27 Science Regulatory (SR) work descriptions/role descriptors will be undertake

7 August 2019

Mobilization and visibility initiative for recruiting members to start subgroups in their regions

Hello Members across Canada and Washington DC, USA....the Group is now recruiting members to start new subgroups (or other union terminology called "Locals") in your work region.

7 August 2019

HRM CS Sub-Group - Labour Day Rally - September 2, 2019

Fellow Computer Systems members: The PIPSC HRM CS Sub-group will be participating in the Halifax and Dartmouth Labour Day rally, parade and picnic, Monday September 2nd. Keeping with tradition, the annual Labour Day Parade celebrates the strength and solidarity of workers.

7 August 2019

CFIA-IN bargaining update

As you may know, the CFIA-IN Bargaining Team has not yet started negotiating a new collective agreement. On August 23, 2108, we sent the notice to bargain to the employer, but it has not been possible to engage in successful negotiations with the CFIA over the past few months.

7 August 2019

CFIA-S&A Group bargaining status

As you may know, the CFIA-S&A Bargaining Team has not yet started negotiating a new collective agreement.

7 August 2019

CFIA-VM Group bargaining status

As you may know, the CFIA-VM Bargaining Team has not yet started negotiating a new collective agreement. On September 28, 2018, we sent the notice to bargain to the employer. Following the notice, we surveyed members like you about your bargaining priorities.

7 August 2019

CS Bytes #11: Mediation outcome

As you may know, the CS Group has not yet reached a tentative agreement for our new contract. Since bargaining began, we have gone to the table in good faith demanding the employer: