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

17 July 2017

Lunch and Learn on the new SP Collective Agreement

Lunch and Learn on the new SP Collective Agreement Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM Place: Conference Room 1 & 2 APizza Lunch will be provided to the attendees

17 July 2017

SH Group Collective Agreement

Health Services (SH) While every effort is made to ensure accuracy of this content, no responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions.

14 July 2017

RE Group Update

On June 1, the RE Group Collective Agreement was signed. We are going to see the first effects on our pay on July 12. The pay of most RE members will be adjusted based on the new hourly rate. There will also be a partial or full retroactive payment.

13 July 2017

Québec City NR Sub Group - Minutes - September 13, 2016

Minutes of the Informal Meeting with Yvon Brodeur The Interim Executive Committee met on September 13, 2016, over lunch at the Rôtisserie St-Hubert in Val-Bélair for an informal meeting with Yvon Brodeur. 1. Call to Order

13 July 2017

Québec City NR Sub Group - Minutes - September 12, 2016

Minutes of the Informal Meeting Between Réjean Michaud and Denis Caissy The Interim Executive Committee met on September 12, 2016 at the Cosmos restaurant in Lebourgneuf for an informal meeting with Réjean Michaud and Denis Caissy. 1. Call to Order

13 July 2017

Québec City NR Sub Group - Minutes - July 20, 2016

Minutes of the First Meeting of the 2016 Interim Executive Committee The Interim Executive Committee met on July 20, 2016, at the Valcartier Garrison cafeteria, Building 505, Québec City. 1. Call to Order

13 July 2017

Toronto CS Subgroup AGM Minutes, June 28, 2016

AGM Minutes, June 28, 2016 Present:

13 July 2017

BCFNHA Group - It’s time to give us your input for your contract!

It’s time to give us your input for your contract! You collective agreement has expired, and now it is time to re-negotiate with the employer for better wages and working conditions. The BCFNHA bargaining team will be holding 2 conference calls in order to obtain your input on w

12 July 2017

Retired Members Guild Meeting Minutes - April 6, 2017

Retired Members Guild Executive Meeting April 6, 2017 250 Tremblay Ottawa, Ontario

11 July 2017

NEB Group - Ratification Vote Results

The results are in - the Tentative Agreement reached between the PIPSC - NEB Group bargaining team and the Employer was ratified by the membership. Over 240 members participated in the vote, with a result of 97.9% in favour.

11 July 2017

PIPSC Calls for a Halt to the Implementation of the CRA GTA Service Modernization Plan

Dear AFS member,

11 July 2017

RMG Nova Scotia - Minutes of the General Meeting - May 18, 2017

In attendance were: Rick Sanschagrin President Noel White Treasurer Brian Wolfe Member at Large Don Eldershaw Secretary & Communications Guest speaker: Brenda Allard VP NS Central Branch National Association of Federal Retirees

11 July 2017

NR Group - Ratification Vote

This information is currently under review and will be updated in the near future.

11 July 2017

Québec City Chapter of the RMG - Meeting Minutes - March 29, 2017

MINUTES of the Executive Committee meeting of the Québec City Chapter of the Retired Members Guild (RMG), Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), held on March 29, 2017, at La Piazzetta restaurant, 3100 De la Forest, Québec City, Quebec, G1W 1L8.

11 July 2017

Annapolis Valley CS Sub Group Minutes - May 24, 2017

24 May 17 ANNAPOLIS VALLEY CS SUB-GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD 24 May 2017 AT 1700 HRS Members in Attendance: Eva Henshaw, President Jonathan Tweedie, Vice-President Erika Best, Treasurer/Secretary Twelve CS Members

10 July 2017

RMG Nova Scotia - Minutes of the Executive Meeting - March 13, 2017

Retired members Guild AGM Smitty’s Lacewood Drive In attendance were: Rick Sanschagrin President Noel White Treasurer Brian Wolfe Member at Large Don Eldershaw Secretary & Communications Absent: Gary Legassie

10 July 2017

RMG Nova Scotia - Minutes of the Executive Meeting - December 16, 2016

Retired members Guild AGM Smitty’s Lacewood Drive In attendance were: Rick Sanschagrin President Noel White Treasurer Don Eldershaw Secretary & Communications Don McDade RMG Member Anne Sheridan RMG Member

10 July 2017

SP-NCR Members Appreciation and Networking Event

SP-NCR Members’ Canada 150 Networking Event – Ottawa River Boat Cruise 2017 Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm

7 July 2017

In Memoriam: Michael Seiden

It is with a profound sense of sorrow and regret that the Institute informs you of the passing of our friend and colleague, Michael Seiden. Mike passed away on July 4, 2017. Mike’s commitment to Institute members was deep and unwavering. He will be missed.

6 July 2017

YHC – Tentative Agreement – Timeline of Events Leading to the Vote

On June 1, 2017, your YHC Bargaining Team reached a Tentative Agreement with the employer for the renewal of the Collective Agreement. A summary of the Tentative Agreement was posted. Posted here is the timeline of events leading up to the vote.