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The real negotiations have begun!  The RE Bargaining Team held two full-day meetings with the Treasury Board and management representatives on September 23 and 24. Both sides presented their non-monetary proposals and placeholders, along with opening arguments and rationale. As usual, we will tackle pay and compensation later in the negotiations process. The first session …

The Research (RE) Group executive invites nominations for the RE Group Commendation. Nominations are due November 30, 2026. Send your nomination via this form and please send to re-commendation-mention@pipsc.ca. Members may self-nominate, but will require the support of three other RE members in good standing. This award recognizes deserving RE Group members and members of …

The RE Group Executive is very pleased to announce the winner of this year’s RE Group Commendation. This year’s winner is Leah Sander, a Historical Researcher from Library and Archives Canada (LAC). As a steward for over a decade, Leah Sander has consistently supported the Historical Researchers (HRs) at Library and Archives Canada through good …

When: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5:00-6:30pm Where: Pacific Forestry Centre wellness garden (to the right of the main entrance behind the header house) Pizza, snacks, and pop will be provided. Come with your questions or concerns about work-related issues, or just to socialize. Stewards will be on hand to meet new members. If you have any …

The RE Group will commence active bargaining in September and has selected the binding arbitration path in the event of impasse. On June 16, 2026, the Institute served notice to the Employer of its intention to commence collective bargaining to revise the Research (RE) Group’s collective agreement with the Treasury Board of Canada, set to …

Your NCR-LAC RE subgroup Executive invites you to a Lunch and Learn Session. With special guest Eric Hortop, PIPSC Steward and RE Group President. Eric will be available to answer questions about how PIPSC is organized, and share initiatives and issues faced by other RE group members. Please bring your own lunch. Desserts, light snacks …

The RE Group Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place in-person on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9am to 5 pm, at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario. If you want to become a voting delegate for the RE Group AGM, fill out the application form and email it to …

You’re invited to the Victoria RE Sub-Group 2026 AGM! When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM Where: Fireside Grill restaurant in Victoria, 4509 W Saanich Road Dinner will be provided.  Please RSVP to cfilipescu@pipsc.ca by Monday, May 4, 2026. Invited speaker: Dr. Cyndi Whaley, RE Group National Executive  Agenda: 1. Welcome and Roll Call 2. Approval of …

Your RE Bargaining Team has been actively preparing for the next round of negotiations.In September, the RE Bargaining Team participated in comprehensive negotiations training alongside other PIPSC core public service bargaining teams and selected agencies. This training ensured all teams entered this round with a consistent foundation of knowledge and preparation.In October, we developed and …

RE CANMET HAMILTON SUB-GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 1034 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L1 17:30 -19:00 pm Meeting Minutes Attendees: Agenda Items Discussion/Action #1 Call to Order Babak Shalchi called the meeting to Order at 5:40 p.m. Nine members were in attendance. #2 Approval of the Agenda The Agenda was …