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

8 August 2023

NR 4900 Subgroup invites you to celebrate Labour Day

NR 4900 Subgroup invites you to celebrate Labour Day The PIPSC NR 4900 Subgroup invites you to celebrate Labour Day with us: August 31, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Location: Albert Standing Park (southwest corner of Beecroft and Sheppard)

8 August 2023

Negotiations Update #2

Members of your negotiating team met at Îlot Balmoral on July 11, 12 and 13, 2023 to continue face-to-face negotiations with the employer. During these meetings, proposals from both parties were reviewed and new clarification questions were asked.

3 August 2023

Go Green - Plant a Tree and get Oxygen for Free

SP NCR Sub-Group Tree Planting Initiative When: September 2023

3 August 2023

Summary of Pay Proposals

Your SP Group Bargaining Team met twice with the employer; at the end of June, and again at the beginning of July. During those meetings, the pay proposals were exchanged and negotiated.

2 August 2023

Headquarters Subgroup Executive Meet-and-Greet Postponed

Please be advised that the Headquarters Subgroup’s planned Meet-and-Greet, originally scheduled for August 15, 2023 at the Royal Oak (180 Kent St., Ottawa), has been postponed, because of the Subgroup’s upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) and executive elections set for September 7, 2023.

1 August 2023

NUREG Bargaining Update #4– Pay counterproposal presented and bargaining continues

Your NUREG Bargaining Team has met with CNSC Management on May 9 to 10 and June 6 to 8, 2023. The Team made reasonable progress in dealing with non-monetary issues and the parties signed off on some issues. The NUREG team presented CNSC management with our pay counterproposal.

1 August 2023

RMG - Notice of Elections 2023

Elections to the Retired Members Guild Executive are now taking place. Attached you will find a Nomination Form. Please consider running and having the opportunity to serve on the Guild Executive to better help retirees.

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.