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 July 2022
CFIA and PIPSC entered into mediation with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) in October 2021. There was an agreement between both parties regarding the content of the job description VM-04 #59651 (Veterinarian/Specialist/Advisor/Coordinator).
7 July 2022
PIPSC AFS-Stewards Meeting June 27, 2022 AGENDA:
7 July 2022
PIPSC AFS-Stewards Meeting June 6, 2022
4 July 2022
The Halifax CS (IT) Subgroup wants to invite you and your family to cool off from heat of Summer.  We are hosting a pool event at the Sackville Sports Stadium https://www.thestadium.ca/ on August 13, 2022 at 2pm-4pm.  Please ensure you show up at
28 June 2022
Classification notice and retroactivity The CFIA has confirmed it will meet the June 30 deadline to issue classification decisions on the new Regulatory Science (SR) job descriptions written in collaboration with PIPSC.
27 June 2022
The bargaining team would like to announce that the tentative agreement has been approved and ratified by the membership. Changes to the collective agreement will not come into effect until the agreement is signed by the employer and the union.
27 June 2022
The bargaining team would like to announce that the tentative agreement has been approved and ratified by the membership. Changes to the collective agreement will not come into effect until the agreement is signed by the employer and the union.
27 June 2022
The bargaining team would like to announce that the tentative agreement has been approved and ratified by the membership. Changes to the collective agreement will not come into effect until the agreement is signed by the employer and the union.
27 June 2022
The bargaining team would like to announce that the tentative agreement has been approved and ratified by the membership. Changes to the collective agreement will not come into effect until the agreement is signed by the employer and the union.
24 June 2022
Event:         AFS NCR Information Technology Subgroup Annual General Meeting DATE:           Tuesday April 26, 2022 TIME:            5:30 PM to 6:30 PM               Meeting
23 June 2022
Fellow Members,  We would like to announce that the Memorandum of Agreement has been approved and ratified by the membership. 
23 June 2022
Last June, PIPSC went to adjudication to challenge the new 2019 work description for the Supervisory Veterinarian position because it was illegal and contrary to the grievance process. 
23 June 2022
Click HERE to Read the Minutes! 
22 June 2022
The CP Group held its Bargaining Advisory Committee on Saturday June 4, 2022 (in compliance with CP Bylaw 10.11). The Advisory Committee consisted of members of the bargaining team, the Executive and members at large.
21 June 2022
Subsequent to the regular Health Services Group election in the spring of 2022, the SH Group is holding another election for four executive positions. We are accepting nominations for the following: 
20 June 2022
                                 SP NCR & Tunney’s Plus Networking Event:                                            2022 Ottawa River Boat Cruise   Date: August 9, 2022 (Tuesday) 17:30 – 22:00 PM
15 June 2022
Members of the Bargaining Team for the SH Group met in Ottawa on May 11 to May 12, and again June 8 to June 10, 2022 for preparatory meetings for the upcoming round of bargaining.     The SH Bargaining Team reviewed:
14 June 2022
This message is intended for all CFIA veterinarians who hold or have held the position of Supervisory Veterinarian, (#59688), previously rated at VM-02.
10 June 2022
2022 AFS Moncton AGM MINUTES Location: Pomodori Pizzeria, Moncton, NB May 3, 2022 6:00 PM 
10 June 2022
Dear AFS Members,