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

1 August 2023

Summerside AFS Online Orientation Session - Benefits of Union Membership

Summerside AFS Online Orientation Session - Benefits of Union Membership Date: Tuesday, August 29th Time: 6:00 p.m.

28 July 2023

Executive Meeting WRH – MRT - June 7, 2023

Executive Meeting WRH – MRT - June 7, 2023 Attendees: Tina MacDonald, Angie Logan, Jacky Jacques and Steve Vasialdis Meeting 4:30 p.m.

27 July 2023

Fredericton SH Subgroup AGM Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order by Laura Lee Mullin at 6:10pm. Attendees- Laura Lee Mullin DND Lisa Jones DND Glen Boorman DND Amberly Colter ESDC

27 July 2023

Meeting of the Executive of the Hamilton AFS Subgroup, And The Hamilton Branch - Tuesday June 22/23

Meeting of the Executive of the Hamilton AFS Subgroup, And The Hamilton Branch - Tuesday June 22/23 Executive In Attendance: Branch: Tony D’Amico, Lucy Bourak, Ward Cluff, Roxane McMillan, Joe Stanziani, Jaspreet Gill

27 July 2023

You’re invited: Bargaining Info Session & Boat Cruise

CP Gatineau Subgroup invites all Commerce Officer (CO) and Purchasing Group (PG) members to a bargaining information session and “welcome back” boat cruise.

26 July 2023

SP Bargaining Update # 10 - The last 5% is the hardest

Your SP Group Bargaining Team met twice with the employer at the end of June and beginning of July. A great deal of progress has been made, however there is still work left that needs to be done.

26 July 2023

Essex-Kent Sub-Group AGM Minutes - May 10, 2023

Essex-Kent Sub-Group AGM Minutes - May 10, 2023 Mamma Maria’s Ristorante, Chatham 31 members in attendance (1 no-show) Discussion Summary:

25 July 2023

NCR SP Sub-Groups Networking Event: Summer Picnic

NCR SP Sub-Groups Networking Event: Summer Picnic, September 9, 2023

25 July 2023

AFS Saint John Subgroup Meeting - June 13, 2023

AFS Saint John Subgroup Meeting - June 13, 2023 Held At: Lily’s Lakeside Casual Dining Commenced: 5:30

25 July 2023

IT/CS Quinte Sub Group AGM Minutes - November 29, 2022

IT/CS Quinte Sub Group AGM Minutes - November 29, 2022 Held in Belleville Executives in Attendance: Bevin Stephenson President Debbie Butler Vice-President Dan Weaver Member-at-Large

19 July 2023

March 29, 2023 NAV CAN Town Hall

You can view the video recording here!

19 July 2023

Bargaining Update #5

Your bargaining team has had a busy spring meeting with the employer for 2 separate sessions of in–person negotiations, from May 8 to 11 for our fifth session, and from June 27 to 28 for our sixth session.

19 July 2023

AFS Bargaining Update #11 – Bargaining for Fair Pay

Your AFS Bargaining Team met with the Employer for the seventh time on June 27 to 29 to continue negotiations to renew our collective agreement.

18 July 2023

RMG Newsletter for July 2023

Newsletter from the Retired Members Guild (RMG) Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for July 2023

14 July 2023

SH Group Bargaining Update #10 and 11- June 2023

SH Group Members,

14 July 2023

Engineering, Architecture, and Land Surveyor Group

NR Group Newsletter - July 2023

We had a very successful Executive Meeting and Sub-group Presidents meeting on April 28-29, 2023. Group Executive 2023

14 July 2023

AFS Headquarters Sub-Group Notices of 2023 Annual General Meeting and Executive Elections - September 7, 2023

Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023 Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Montgomery Branch #351, 330 Kent St., Ottawa, ON

14 July 2023

AFS Headquarters Sub Group - Executive Meeting Minutes - June 15, 2023

Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023 Location: Madison’s Restaurant & Bar, 180 Lyon Street, Ottawa

13 July 2023

JCC RAD THERAPY EXECUTIVE MEETING MINUTES - 22 JUN 2023

JCC RAD Therapy Executive Meeting Minutes - 22 Jun 2023 Call to Order: Satya called meeting to Order Location: JCC Date: 22 JUN 2023 Time: 6:20 p.m.

13 July 2023

July 2023 Update

Your bargaining team has been meeting to prepare our demands and we’re ready to begin talks with the employer.