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The results of the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are in and, as with last year’s results, offer food for thought on the government’s progress (or lack of it) in some key areas of concern to PIPSC members.

PIPSC celebrates National Engineering Month. Every March, Provincial and Territorial engineering regulatory bodies throughout Canada celebrate the contributions of engineers in our day to day life and spread awareness of the engineering profession to youth.

Protecting our members’ pensions remains a top priority for PIPSC. On February 26, 2019 CRPEG President Jonathan Fitzpatrick was joined by Canadian Alliance of Nuclear Workers (CANW) representatives Steven Schumann and Matt Wayland  in a meeting with three members of the Opposition on Parliament Hill. The issue: the return of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories workers into a public service pension plan.

On February 26th, the Canadian Labour Congress brought labour leaders from coast to coast to Ottawa to meet with federal MPs and Senators. Over 350 activists, including PIPSC members, pushed officials hard for a pharmacare plan and in support of better pension protection for workers and pensioners when companies go bankrupt.

Over 60 participants traveled from across Canada to learn, share ideas and plan for increased engagement among PIPSC young professionals.

The news this week that it will take a further three to five years to clean up the Phoenix backlog, and 10 or more years to stabilize the system, makes it obvious that on the third anniversary of the launch of the Phoenix pay system we should be laser-focused on implementing its replacement as soon as possible.

The Phoenix pay system failure has left public servants under paid, over paid or not paid at all. The procurement process for a new pay system is underway, but PIPSC members continue to deal with serious personal consequences.

On February 27, 2019, we encourage PIPSC members to take a stand against bullying by wearing pink. Stand up against bullying in all its forms and help protect your workplace each and every day by promoting respect, civility and diversity and inclusion.

The aim of this training is to provide information about the processes that go into writing and establishing internal PIPSC policies. If you are interested in learning about the art of policy writing and how By-Laws are made, this is the place for you!

OTTAWA, February 25, 2019 – The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is marking the third anniversary of the Phoenix pay system failure with a National Week of Action. This week, members and union officials are organizing events across the country.

President Debi Daviau will hold a press conference Monday on Parliament Hill to mark the third anniversary of the Phoenix pay system.

The Treasury Board’s proposals for the issues below (in no particular order) are summarized into two categories; a proposal to apply the provisions in the applicable PIPSC group collective agreement or a proposal that the issue is “For Discussion”.

The federal government needn’t worry about a consumer backlash to a sales tax on Canadians’ Netflix accounts, if newly released results from an Environics Research poll and a separate survey of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax professionals are any indication, says the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC).

On Tuesday February 5th PIPSC members were on Parliament Hill to discuss the importance of the critical public services we deliver to Canadians. A delegation of close to 30 members, representing a range of Groups and Regions, met with over 30 Parliamentarians. It was a unique opportunity to bring key priorities directly to the decision makers.

PIPSC recently submitted comments to Finance Canada’s public consultation into draft legislative proposals related to salary overpayments.

Your AFS Bargaining Team met with CRA management February 12 to 15 to continue negotiations to renew our collective agreement.

The Ontario Regional Executive have selected the Westin Trillium House Blue Mountain, Collingwood for the 75th Ontario Regional Council meeting taking place on Friday April 5, 2019 and Saturday April 6, 2019.

All of the following proposals are made in addition to a negotiated General Economic Increase. Therefore, the Institute wishes to propose incorporating any agreement made at the central table between the Employer and the Institute at a later date.

This event will be an opportunity to meet your Atlantic Regional Executive, renew acquaintances and enjoy some hospitality with fellow PIPSC members.

The 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Lethbridge Branch of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada will be held ...

PIPSC is selecting a President of Consultation for the HC National Consultation Team (NCT). The term of the President will be for two years and the duties are outlined in the PIPSC Policy on Union-Management Relations: Consultation and Co-development. Applicants must also be free to travel to Ottawa as required if residing outside of the National Capital Region.

NCR Regional Council 2019 CALL FOR DELEGATES May 3 and 4, 2019 The NCR Regional Council will be held on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau QC.

AGM for the PIPSC DND OTTAWA/GATINEAU BRANCH 18:00h Tuesday, 9 April 2019 @ the Salon Royal at the Casino Lac Leamy The PIPSC DND NCR Ottawa/Gatineau (all PIPSC members who work in the Ottawa/Gatineau area, excluding CFB Petawawa) are invited to attend our 2019 Annual General Meeting (A

Regina AFS Subgroup Notice of Annual General Meeting Thursday March 7th 2019 Travelodge Hotel and Convention Centre 4177 Albert Street South Regina Cash Bar 5:30 pm Dinner Buffet 6:00 pm

Members of the Calgary Branch are invited to attend: Date: Thursday March 14, 2019 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Members of the Calgary Branch are invited to attend: Date: Friday March 8, 2019 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location: National Energy Board, 517 Tenth Avenue SW (Library on 2nd Floor)

INVITATION TO THE 78TH QUEBEC REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING Dear Québec Region Members:

Kentville RE Sub Group Notice of Annual General Meeting DATE: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 TIME: 12:00 pm – 13:00 pm WHERE: KAO Restaurant 8986 Commercial St, New Minas, Nova Scotia

Director Esnard is the first black woman elected to the PIPSC Board of Directors.

Vice-President Full-Time Domey is the first Black woman elected to the PIPSC Executive in its almost 100 year history. We celebrate her valuable contributions as an individual as well as the important, and long overdue, advancement that this marks for our union.

Keynote Speakers Debi Daviau, President, PIPSC Doug Mason, President, AFS Group Robert MacDonald, Director BC/Yukon, PIPSC Phil Choo, AFS BC/Yukon Regional Rep

Selection of President of the AAFC National Consultation Team PIPSC is selecting a President of Consultation for the AAFC National Consultation Team (NCT).

Save The Date for Halifax SH Subgroup's Annual General Meeting May 8th 2019 at 6 pm Location To Be Determined and emailed at a later time.

"Please RSVP no later than Friday, April 5th to robertmacdonald@pipsc.ca" The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

As a Research Scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Dr. Cathryn Abbott is actively creating sustainable solutions in the face of climate change. Originally from Kingston, Ontario, Cathryn’s love for biology started back in high school.

On behalf of the Atlantic Regional Executive of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), as a member of the Moncton Branch you are invited to express your interest to sit in as an observer at our upcoming Atlantic Regional Executive meeting being held at the Beauséjour.