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

15 January 2024

CFIA Central Bargaining Update No 2

We hope you enjoyed the holiday season and Happy New Year!

12 January 2024

Update on NR Elections

Hello Everyone, The NR Election Committee received nominations for the 11 candidates who qualified and are listed below: Region Candidates

11 January 2024

RE Group Members Ratify Tentative Agreement

The RE Group is pleased to announce that our members have voted to accept the tentative agreement reached with the Treasury Board on November 23, 2023.

10 January 2024

SP Group executive call for nominations

The Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) Group executive is seeking nominations for 6 national positions, all for a 3-year term. Nominations must be submitted by 12:00 PM (noon) ET on February 12, 2024.

10 January 2024

PIPSC RE NDHQ Sub Group Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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8 January 2024

CFIA-S&A election results are in!

The CFIA-S&A election committee has verified the results for the 2023 elections. Twenty-three ballots were cast in the election. The following candidates have been elected to the CFIA-S&A executive, and will take office immediately:

8 January 2024

NEB (CER) Tentative agreement details and upcoming vote

As you know, on November 22, 2023, we reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Energy Regulator to conclude this round of collective bargaining. We believe we have reached the best deal possible in what has been a challenging round of negotiations.

8 January 2024

PEI IT Sub-Group 2024 Winter Social

PEI IT Sub-Group 2024 Winter Social Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Time: 2:00 - 4:00PM Location: Chuck Hatchets, 236 Kent Street, Charlottetown PE.

5 January 2024

WFCC Executive Meeting - December 27, 2023

WFCC Executive Meeting - December 27, 2023 Call to Order: Rob called meeting to Order Location: St. Catharines Date: 27 DEC 2023 Time: 6:30 p.m. Attendance: Rob Hancock, Cyndy Hogan, Shannon Dutkus

5 January 2024

NR Vote on the New Tentative Agreement – February 2, 2024

The NR Group ratification package and tentative agreement next steps.

4 January 2024

JCC RAD THERAPY Executive Meeting Minutes - Wednesday 6th December, 2023

JCC RAD THERAPY Executive Meeting Minutes - Wednesday 6th December, 2023 Call to Order: Satya called the meeting to Order Location: JCC 4-47 Date: 06 DEC 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m.

4 January 2024

St. John’s SH Sub Group AGM

St. John’s SH Sub Group AGM When: Thursday January 11, 2024 Time: 6 – 830 pm Where: Brewdock, 85 Duckworth Street, St. John's

3 January 2024

AFS IOTSO Sub-group AGM Minutes - September 19, 2023

Date & Time: September 19, 2023 @ 18:00 Location: KS on the Keys Restaurant, 1029 Dazé St, Ottawa, ON K1V 2G3 Agenda Item

3 January 2024

AFS-HQ Subgroup Executive Meeting Minutes - October 26, 2023

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 Location: Madison’s Restaurant and Grill

2 January 2024

Annapolis Valley IT Sub Group Executive Meeting Minutes - 12 Dec 23

Annapolis Valley IT Sub Group Executive Meeting Minutes - 12 Dec 23 HELD 12 Dec 23 AT 1200 HRS Members in Attendance: Jonathan Tweedie, President Chad Lacoste, Vice President Erika Best, Secretary/ Treasurer

22 December 2023

IT Bytes #17 - The collective agreement has been signed

Summary: Treasury Board and PIPSC have signed the collective agreement, and the implementation has begun. More details, including approximate dates, can be found in the full article.

21 December 2023

CANMET Hamilton RE Sub-Group Treasurer Report - Tuesday November 28, 2023

CANMET Hamilton RE Sub-Group Treasurer Report - Tuesday November 28, 2023 Presented at Annual General Meeting (AGM) Finance Report July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

21 December 2023

SP 4900 Yonge Street Executive Meeting Minutes Date: Wednesday November 15, 2023

SP 4900 Yonge Street Executive Meeting Minutes - Wednesday November 15, 2023 Location: Nolbul Sushi Restaurant (3 Elmhurst Avenue, North York) ATTENDEES:

20 December 2023

Addressing pay gaps at the National Gallery as per the Pay Equity Act

The Pay Equity plan has unfolded at the National Gallery with the formation of a committee that included among other members 2 PIPSC representatives. The PEC’s initial phase involved the definition of job classes within the National Gallery.

20 December 2023

Pay Equity at the CMH

The Pay Equity Committee (PEC) has not met with the employer. We are disappointed by the pay equity progress with the Canadian Museum of History. After countless emails and requests to commence the process, the employer has repeatedly stated they are not ready to meet.