Ready to fight

At the beginning of 2020, the planet was hit by a highly contagious and extremely deadly virus. COVID-19 threatened every aspect of Canadians’ lives, from their ability to keep their families safe and healthy to their ability to put food on the table. 

Through it all, PIPSC members were there – even as we struggled with the impacts the pandemic was having on our own lives. 

We worked steadily to roll out CERB benefits, develop mass testing methods, develop life-saving vaccines, and manage risky outbreaks.

Together we rose to this challenge, like we rise to every challenge because we’re proud public service professionals and that’s what we do.

We did all this while navigating faulty pay systems and salaries that aren’t keeping up with skyrocketing inflation. 

We have supported this government at every turn, but they continue to take us for granted.

  • For 6 years they haven’t paid us correctly, but we continue to do our job.
  • They sent us home at the start of the pandemic without proper tools, support or desks, but we made it work. 
  • They called many of us essential, then refused to fast-track our vaccinations or act on our concerns about unsafe working conditions. We continued to show up.
  • They promised a new era of collaboration, then bulldozed through their return-to-office order that we’re supposed to be negotiating at the table. 
  • They rely on our knowledge and expertise to bolster their reputation, and then spend $12 billion outsourcing our good jobs and de-professionalizing the workplace.

Enough is enough. 

We are asking the employer to demonstrate a commitment to keep the public service on pace with the changing times – and allow it to keep delivering excellence to Canadians. 

Our requests are not unreasonable, or unrealistic. We are looking for respect and recognition for our hard work. 

Without these gains, the public service risks falling behind.

We are asking for the pay we deserve, the leave we need, and the flexibility to keep giving our best. We’re asking for a better deal.

But we have to be ready to fight for it. The experience of other federal public service unions at the table tells us it won’t be easy. This government will continue to try to short-change us. 

We have set up this page to act as a one-stop shop for PIPSC members during this round of central bargaining. It will provide clear expectations for what the process will look like, jumping off points for more information, links to shareable resources, and opportunities to get more involved.

Central Bargaining Updates

15 June 2023
Our PIPSC bargaining teams are pushing hard at the negotiation table and fighting for a better deal for our members.
1 May 2023
PIPSC President Jennifer Carr has released the following statement:
28 April 2023
We welcome the change of heart from the employer, in recognizing the need to re-assess the current telework directive. It is encouraging to see that the government acknowledges the importance of consulting with unions on this matter. 
25 April 2023
Solidarity with striking PSAC workers.
18 April 2023
Fighting for a Better Deal.  
17 April 2023
What you need to know.
6 March 2023
Bargaining 101, core issues, and more! In case you miss them live, we’ll post our bargaining webinar videos on this page
4 March 2023
The PIPSC Central Bargaining Team is fighting to ensure no worker is left behind.  
1 March 2023
PIPSC fights to get you the pay you deserve, the leave you need, and the flexibility to keep giving your best. Read up on core bargaining issues at PIPSC.
1 March 2023
Why does bargaining matter? How will PIPSC stay in touch with me? What are we bargaining for this time around?
10 February 2023
PIPSC EN Treasury Board EN
15 November 2022
Central Bargaining Team is preparing to exchange proposals with Treasury Board in January, 2023.  
3 May 2022
The Treasury Board has been open to discussions, but remains opposed to changes necessary to modernize the plan.
4 April 2022
PIPSC and the other federal public service unions belonging to the National Joint Council (NJC) dental plan have written to Minister Fortier asking her to prioritize an independe
18 June 2020
If you took maternity or parental leave during the retro pay period, you will receive your retro pay in two phases. You may not have received the second payment yet.
10 March 2020
Many groups are bargaining now and members are working hard to get new collective agreements. You have the full solidarity and support of the 65,000 PIPSC members from coast, to coast, to coast.
23 January 2020
The implementation of new collective agreements is underway for the AV, NR, RE, SH, SP, AFS (CRA), NRC (IS, LS, RO-RCO, TR), NEB, NFB, NUREG (CNSC) and OSFI groups. This webinar video outlines the details of your pay increase and the tips for calculating retro pay.
12 December 2019
This training outlines key changes to the parental leave policy, eligibility requirements, and strategies for accessing it.
12 December 2019
The new parental allowance provisions are currently applicable to the AV, NR, RE, SH, SP, CNRC (LS, IR, RO-RCO, TR), CRA (AFS), OSFI, CNSC (NUREG), NEB and NFB collective agreements.
4 December 2019
Many members have been asking — what comes next in the CS bargaining process?
22 November 2019
Your pay increase and retro pay What is retro pay? Retro pay occurs when a new collective agreement is negotiated and time has lapsed since the expiration of the old one.
22 November 2019
The implementation process is underway for the AV, NR, RE, SH, SP, CNRC (LS, IR, RO-RCO, TR), CRA (AFS), OSFI, CNSC (NUREG), NEB and NFB collective agreements.
18 November 2019
Debi wrote a follow-up to her October 23, 2019 meeting, during which you requested a short briefing note summarizing the Institute’s position and concerns regarding the potential transfer of our Civilian Members to the troubled Phoenix pay system. 
4 November 2019
PIPSC and Treasury Board have come to an agreement on the implementation of your new Parental Leave allowance gains that were achieved during this round of negotiations.
16 September 2019
You give your best in your workplace and to your family, each and every day. We went into these negotiations to get agreements that acknowledge and support this – and we got results.
13 August 2019
We are pleased to announce the groups that have voted in favour of their new collective agreements. Find out where your group stands.
22 July 2019
We are pleased to announce that the RE group has ratified the collective agreement. Just as we have completed our ratification process, the Treasury Board is concurrently engaging in its ratification process. This involves approval from Cabinet.
18 July 2019
AFS Ratification Kit information 2019 Dear AFS Member, Your AFS Bargaining Team is pleased to announce that on May 25, 2019 we signed a tentative agreement to complete this round of collective bargaining. The Bargaining Team would like to thank all members for their support.
17 July 2019
Your NFB Bargaining Team is pleased to announce that on July 17, 2019 they signed a tentative agreement to finish this round of collective bargaining. The Bargaining Team would like to thank all members for their support during this round of bargaining.
10 July 2019
Learn more about the economic gains we made at the central bargaining table.
21 June 2019
Dear NR members, As you know, your NR Bargaining Team reached a tentative deal on May 29th for a new collective agreement. Members will have the opportunity to ask questions and express their opinions at the “Town Hall Meetings” that will take place on Wednesday July 10th.
21 June 2019
Only the changes to the Collective Agreement are identified in this summary. Everything else that is not mentioned in this summary remains unchanged.
21 June 2019
SP Vote on the SP Group Tentative Agreement – June 2019 Dear SP member,
21 June 2019
You can now listen to the recordings of our recent union-wide telephone town hall on the Phoenix compensation agreement and our central bargaining wins.
21 June 2019
PIPSC Central Table Tentative Agreement May 22, 2019 May 22, 2019 13h00
20 June 2019
The RCMP CM Negotiation Team has successfully concluded negotiations in mediation with the Treasury Board to secure a Memorandum of Agreement establishing the terms for transition of RCMP civilian members into the PIPSC collective agreements.
6 June 2019
Over the last month we have seen our hard work pay off. Join President Debi Daviau June 12 for a telephone town hall with updates on Phoenix damages and the central bargaining wins.
28 May 2019
PIPSC members have successfully negotiated with the Treasury Board to secure a 7% wage increase over the next 4 years.
2 May 2019
The PIPSC Central Table Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) representatives on April 24th and 25th. The two parties have continued to exchange counter-proposals.
3 April 2019
The PIPSC Central Table Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) representatives from March 26 - 28, 2019. The two parties are beginning to narrow their focus.
5 February 2019
The PIPSC Central Table Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board representatives from January 29 - 31, 2019 and engaged in a constructive discussion.
4 December 2018
In order to improve the efficiency of negotiations the PIPSC Central Bargaining Team electronically exchanged proposals with Treasury Board on November 2, 2018.
4 December 2018
Here are the bargaining proposals that were exchanged between the PIPSC Central Bargaining Table and Treasury Board.
12 October 2018
As bargaining season is upon us we are Better Together. Building on our success with Work Force Adjustment and our excellent progress with the Employee Wellness Support Program, representatives from the eighteen (18) groups* under the Treasury Board have joined forces to negotiate common issues at a central bargaining table.

Latest Bargaining Updates

12 September 2018
The detailed steps listed below must be followed when requesting/submitting leave with pay for union business as per the following clauses of the various PIPSC collective agreements:
6 September 2018
The SH Group Bargaining Team met August 28 to August 30, 2018 for preparatory meetings for the upcoming round of bargaining.
31 August 2018
Our current contract with Treasury Board will expire September 30, 2018, however all contract provisions will remain in place until a new contract has been negotiated and ratified.
29 August 2018
A new Bargaining Protocol has just been signed between the Institute and the Treasury Board.
27 August 2018
Your Bargaining Team is pleased to inform you that CFIA IN and PIPSC signed the new collective agreement on August 21, 2018 covering the period of June 1, 2014 through to May 31, 2018.
27 August 2018
Under the terms of the AFS Collective Agreement, the Agency has 150 days from the March 29, 2018 signing date for implementation. This 150 day period expired on August 26th.
24 August 2018
The AFS Group served notice to bargain with the employer on August 22, 2018. We have also agreed on our first bargaining dates, October 10 to 12, and November 6 to 8.
17 August 2018
Following the ratification of the tentative agreement, we’ve been working hard over the summer to finalize your contract.  The CFIA during this time had to obtain Governor in Council (Cabinet) approval, followed by translation and thorough review of the text by both parties. 
7 August 2018
Building on the tremendous solidarity established in the last round of negotiations, our 16 Treasury Board groups are busy preparing for a new round of bargaining that is scheduled to begin in the coming months. 
7 August 2018
With our collective agreement expiring September 30, 2018, it is now time to bring the word “Bargaining” into our conversations. The Bargaining Team has met twice since the Bargaining Conference and wants to update you on our progress so far.
25 July 2018
In April, your bargaining representatives met informally with the Employer in an effort to move negotiations forward. The last remaining points of contention are the SR pay rates, we have clearly communicated our expectations on these rates of pay numerous times, and we continue to do so.
11 July 2018
As the negotiations for the renewal of your collective agreements continue in to the fall (2018), your bargaining teams would like to clarify the issue of hours of work. Negotiations have happened around moving to a 40 hour work week. Though at this time this proposal has not yet been signed off. We are still discussing compensation for the 40 hours, format of the 40 hours, start times, and how to calculate accrual and use of leave (vacation, sick leave, etc).
29 June 2018
Call Letter For Members to Participate in Bargaining Advisory Conference The Audit, Commerce and Purchasing Group (AV) is inviting Regular Members, Bargaining Team Committee Members and Group Executive Members to participate in a 1 day Bargaining Advisory Conference, whereby AU-CO-PG me
28 June 2018
Bargaining Update   Dear CS Group members and delegates to the 2018 CS Group AGM, What has happened since the last AGM?
28 June 2018
Your bargaining team met briefly with the company this morning (2018 June 20). Prior to meeting today, the company had discussed our proposal internally with the senior executive.
20 June 2018
Bargaining Update and Survey Results Spring 2018 Dear WTEG & WPEG Members The Company and the combined bargaining teams of WTEG and WPEG negotiated March 20-22, April 18 and May 29-31. The last two sessions concentrated on monetary issues.
18 May 2018
This agreement must be ratified by the RO/RCO membership. An electronic vote will be held in order to ratify the agreement. Only members in good standing will receive by e-mail the voting instructions and a voting code during a two (2) week period beginning May 25th, 2018.
16 May 2018
The deadline for the Employer to process your retroactive pay was May 12, 2018 and has now passed. If you have not received your retroactive pay, you should immediately fill out a Phoenix Feedback Form, contact your Employer’s Human Resources Department, and contact our dedicated PIPSC Phoenix staff about filing a grievance.
15 May 2018
Members of the Bargaining Team for the SH Group met with the SH Subgroup Presidents in Ottawa May 7, 2018. The members of the Bargaining Team then met May 8 and May 9, 2018 for preparatory meetings for the upcoming round of bargaining.
11 May 2018
Members are encouraged to keep in contact with their representative Sub-Groups and their stewards for information, mobilization ideas, and to communicate their goals and concerns to their bargaining team.
10 May 2018
We recently shared the good news that on March 29, 2018, your bargaining team reached a tentative agreement with NRC management for the NRC RO/RCO group.
9 May 2018
Bargaining Update To all Proud CS, Have you missed us? Here we are in bargaining mode again…
4 May 2018
The SP Group Executive has approved the selection of your 2018 Bargaining Team based on recommendations from the SP Group’s Negotiator and the SP Bargaining Coordinator.
1 May 2018
Salary Increases   Subject:           Salary increases To:                   Members of UOITP/PIPSC   Hello,
24 April 2018
This is your last chance to put forward your application to participate in the 2018 SP Bargaining Conference to be held June 1-2, 2018 in Ottawa. Please click the link for more information and the application form
23 April 2018
We are pleased to announce that the CFIA-IN group has ratified the collective agreement. Just as we have completed our ratification process, the Employer is concurrently engaging in its ratification process.
18 April 2018
Members of the Bargaining Team for the SH Group met in Ottawa April 11 to April 13, 2018, for preparatory meetings for the upcoming round of bargaining. The Bargaining Survey will be distributed to the SH membership on April 19, 2018, and must be completed by May 3, 2018.
12 April 2018
CFIA-VM Group ratifies tentative agreement
10 April 2018
Members of the Bargaining Team for the SH Group met in Ottawa March 12-15, 2018 for preparatory meetings for the upcoming round of bargaining. The Bargaining Team formulated a bargaining survey that will be distributed to the SH members in mid-April to help to identify the issues and priorities of the membership for the upcoming round of bargaining.
10 April 2018
We have a deal! Tentative agreement reached for the NRC RO/RCO contract Dear NRC RO/RCO members:
9 April 2018
Our last update was January 22, 2018 and we had stated that we will keep you informed of further developments. Unfortunately, there have been no developments for the last 3 months, until today.
29 March 2018
The AFS Bargaining Team met with senior CRA officials on Thursday, March 29th to sign the new AFS Collective Agreement and bring it into force.  This collective agreement runs from December 22, 2014 to December 21, 2018.
27 March 2018
On January 24, 2018 your Bargaining Team reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to renew your Collective Agreement. Please find all the proposed amendments to the agreement attached for review.
23 March 2018
The AFS Group was advised today that CRA management has indicated that they will be available to sign on Thursday, March 29th.
22 March 2018
Your Collective Agreement expires on September 30, 2018. The results of this bargaining questionnaire, along with the input from members who will be attending the bargaining conference, will enable your Negotiating Team to determine the issues to be addressed during the upcoming round.
22 March 2018
The bargaining survey will be sent out by tomorrow via e-mail. Please fill it in order for your bargaining team to be fully aware of your concerns. Contact Brigitte Jolin at bjolin@.pipsc.ca if you don’t receive it by March 28, 2018.