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On May 22, 2026, the NRC sent an email to employees stating its intent to increase prescribed on-site presence to 4 days a week, starting July 6th. In response to this communication, we felt it necessary to share our perspective and address assertions that bargaining agents were consulted prior to this communication. While the NRC …

We are writing to update you on recent and upcoming activities as we prepare for the next round of bargaining for NRC groups. February 2026 – TrainingIn early February, members of the bargaining team participated in bargaining training on February 3 and 4, building a strong foundation for the work ahead. March 2026 – Bargaining …

In the spring of 2024, PIPSC notified their members that the employer was applying for an extension to complete the pay equity process. PIPSC had the opportunity to respond to the Pay Equity Commission on whether they supported the application or not. In our submission to the commission, we included that we understood that the …

The Employer at NRC has submitted a request for an extension of 18 months to complete the pay equity plan. The original draft plan was supposed to be posted for review and comments by July 03, 2024 but the employer failed to meet this deadline. The Commission dictates that any employer that requests an extension, …

PIPSC and the NRC signed your collective agreement. This followed the NRC-TR Group’s ratification vote, as well as final checks and verifications.   This was the final step of the ratification process, which means the implementation of your new collective agreement can now begin. For most members, owed money will be paid out by the 180-day …

The Pay Equity Committee has resumed meetings after the employer initialized an RFP for a consultant to assist on the committee. We met with KPMG and were provided a demonstration of the pay equity tool that they utilize. The committee had already created job classes which include similar duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and the same compensation …

We’re pleased to announce that the NRC-TR Group has ratified the collective agreement. Just as we have completed our ratification process, the NRC is engaging in theirs. This involves receiving a non-objection letter from the Treasury Board Secretariat and Governor-In-Council approval from the Cabinet. Once the employer has ratified the agreement, it will be signed. …

The NRC-TR Group ratification package and tentative agreement next steps. Summary: The National Research Council – Translation (NRC-TR) bargaining team is pleased to announce that on January 25, 2024, we reached a tentative agreement with the Treasury Board Secretariat to conclude this round of collective bargaining. We believe we have reached the best deal possible …

The Pay Equity Committee at NRC has been working to develop a proactive pay equity plan. The committee is composed of bargaining agent representatives, including a PIPSC member and staff, non-represented employees and employer representatives. We have reviewed data to ascertain the proper job class and gender predominance for these groups. There are many steps …

The Pay Equity Committee at NRC has been working to develop a proactive pay equity plan. The committee is composed of bargaining agent representatives, including a PIPSC member and staff, non-represented employees and employer representatives. We have reviewed data to ascertain the proper job class and gender predominance for these groups. There are many steps …