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

5 December 2023
The WPEG bargaining team met virtually with the company on December 1 to review the outstanding items in this round of negotiations: annual economic increases, remote work and section heads. Your team is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement was reached.
5 December 2023
Retired Members Guild Nova Scotia Chapter Executive Meeting October 5, 2023 PRESENT
5 December 2023
CFIA Science & Analytical (S & A) Group Annual General Meeting Saturday, December 16, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST) Virtual format (Zoom)
5 December 2023
Your bargaining team continues to work towards a tentative agreement. We have requested a meeting with the company to discuss a resolution on remote work and a fair pay increase. As always, we will be in communication should a tentative agreement be reached.
5 December 2023
You’re invited to a Virtual Information Session! When: Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Where: Zoom 
4 December 2023
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SP Victoria Sub-Group   Date: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Time: 12 noon to 1 pm
1 December 2023
IT Subgroup NCVI AGM Date: Thursday Dec 14th , 2023 Time: Approximately 5:30 PM Meet and Greet, 6:00 PM Meeting
1 December 2023
JCC RAD THERAPY Executive Meeting Minutes - Wednesday 20th September, 2023 Call to Order: Satya called meeting to Order Location: JCC 3-88        Date:   20 SEP 2023             Time: 6:05 p.m.
1 December 2023
Toronto IT Subgroup AGM, Sept 26, 2023 Present: Roy Philip (President)                     Judy Chow (VP)                   Nuşin Brown (Secretary)    Andrea Agh (Treasurer)                  Bill Sukloff                            David Darling                       
1 December 2023
We are very pleased to announce that the RO/RCO Group has ratified the collective agreement.
30 November 2023
(The Draft Minutes were Approved at the 2023 AGM) Commerce and Purchasing Gatineau Subgroup Annual General Meeting - Wednesday Oct 26, 2022 AGENDA 5:00 PM: Call meeting to order Peter Gabriel – President and Chair
29 November 2023
Notice of the PIPSC Yellowknife CP Subgroup 1st Annual General Meeting   The PIPSC Yellowknife CP Subgroup members are invited to attend its AGM.  
28 November 2023
The RE bargaining team signed a tentative agreement with the Treasury Board Secretariat. This agreement must now be ratified by the Research Group membership.
28 November 2023
October 23, 2023 - IT (formerly CS) Quinte Subgroup Executive Meeting Location: Chef Eagle Restaurant, Trenton Executives in Attendance: Bevin Stephenson   President Deb Butler                 Vice President Kevin Brunet             Treasurer
27 November 2023
On November 22, at the conclusion of our 8th bargaining session and with the assistance of mediators, your NEB bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with the employer.  The NEB Bargaining Team unanimously endorses this agreement on behalf of the NEB Group.
27 November 2023
The Bargaining Team participated in mediation/arbitration with the Employer on November 15, 2023, to resolve the outstanding issue of pay scales for our new classification system.
27 November 2023
Important Notice to All VM Members Regarding Management Guideline (MG-2016-001) concerning Veterinary Presence and Supervisory Oversight in Slaughter Establishments Date: 2023/11/23 Dear Members,
24 November 2023
Your CRPEG negotiations team met a number of times over the spring, summer, and fall to prepare for the next round of bargaining, where we will negotiate your next collective agreement with the company.  Your current collective agreement will expire on December 31, 2023. 
24 November 2023
The AFS Group is pleased to announce that our members have voted to accept the tentative agreement reached with CRA on September 16, 2023.   We anticipate signing our new collective agreement on December 14th, following management completing their ratification process.
24 November 2023
Following the regular preparatory meeting on November 20, where analysis and strategy around remaining issues, including pay, were discussed, the Bargaining team met with the Employer, in Ottawa, for three days of negotiations November 21-23, 2023.