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

29 September 2023
This is your voter’s kit for the election of the Retired Members Guild Group Executive. Voting will take place by electronic means only. You will receive your ballot keys by email if you can vote for these elections. 
29 September 2023
We have a tentative agreement! On Tuesday September 26th, your bargaining team met with the hospital to discuss the reopeners for Bill 124 and Pandemic Pay.   We are pleased to share that these discussions resulted in a tentative agreement.   
29 September 2023
Both the WTEG and WPEG bargaining teams met in September to do a complete review of the outstanding items in this round of negotiations.
29 September 2023
Both the WTEG and WPEG bargaining teams met in September to do a complete review of the outstanding items in this round of negotiations.
29 September 2023
You are invited to the CP Vancouver Sub-Group AGM 2023 on November 14, 2023, from 17:00 to 18:00 pm PT.
29 September 2023
Vancouver Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) Sub-Group Annual General Meeting – Members Only Wednesday, November15th, 2023 Online (Zoom) - Vancouver, BC
29 September 2023
The [NR Calgary Sub-Group] is holding its [Annual General Meeting] on [October 11, 2023, from 11:45 am to 1:15 MST. The AGM will be at the Goro and Gun Restaurant, 245-225 7th Ave SW, Calgary, AB. You can attend in person or virtually.
26 September 2023
The heat is on – literally! While the weather was breaking records just after Canada Day, your RE bargaining team met with the representatives from Treasury Board and management for the second time from July 4 – 6.
26 September 2023
The CP Ottawa Sub-Group will be holding a Virtual information session! When: Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Where: Zoom
25 September 2023
The PSPC NR Sub-Group is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday December 5th from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in a virtual format.
25 September 2023
You’re invited to VANCOUVER ISLAND NR SUB-GROUP AGM 2023 When: 16 NOVEMBER 2023 at 1700 PST Where: GORGE VALE GOLF CLUB
25 September 2023
Both parties exchanged proposals on pay increases.
25 September 2023
A tentative agreement has been signed and will be presented to the members once the translation is available. Click through to the full article to see some highlights.
21 September 2023
The PIPSC DND NCR NR Sub-group (all PIPSC members who are NR Group members and who work in the Ottawa/Gatineau area, excluding CFB Petawawa) are invited to attend our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
21 September 2023
The National Research Council – Research Officers/Research Council Officers (NRC-RO/RCO) Group executive is seeking nominations for 4 vacancies on the executive for a two-year term. Once the vacancies are filled, the committee members will decide the named officer positions.
20 September 2023
NUREG Group executive call for nominations Submit your nomination for available union leadership roles by October 25.
19 September 2023
Dear AFS members,  
16 September 2023
SH Annual General Meeting RPC Prairies Birmingham's Vodka and Ale House March 30th, 2023   1. Meeting called to order at 1901   2. Roll call of all subgroup executive members:
15 September 2023
SH Halifax Subgroup Fall Social Event - Axe Throwing DATE: Thursday October 26th, 2023 TIME: 6:00-9:00 pm PLACE: Timber Lounge, 16 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS
15 September 2023
Winnipeg SH Subgroup 2022 Annual General Meeting – Minutes May 15 th , 2023 1. Call to Order: 6:25pm by Ashly K 2. Welcome & Introductions ● Everyone introduced themselves 3. Approval of Agenda ● Kim (mover) / Kasey (seconded)