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I apologize for missing the May edition, but as always if there’s information you want shared with the membership at large or want to see something specific covered don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly (nczicro@gmail.com). Download the pdf version. Recent Updates During the month of June, the NR group held our annual sub-group …

Read PIPSC President Sean O’Reilly’s update on RTO4 As the July 6 implementation of the 4-day Return-To-Office (RTO) mandate approaches, I know many of you are frustrated, disappointed, and angry about where things stand. I am too.  This is not the outcome many of us were hoping for, and I understand why there are questions …

Sorry for getting this one out a little late. As always, if there’s information you want shared with the membership at large or want to see something specific covered don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Download the pdf version. Executive Updates The group executives met April 10th and 11th. This comprised our annual strategic …

Your Bargaining Team met with the employer for the first time in this round of bargaining.  So far, we’ve made good progress on most of the non-monetary proposals through productive discussions. There is still work to do on the remaining proposals, but we are very pleased with the discussions so far and the shared understanding …

You’re invited to NR DND NCR Sub-Group Event: Preparing for Retirement and Personal Finances! When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 6:30 pm Where: PIPSC Michele Demers Conference Centre, 250 Tremblay Rd, Ottawa, ON RSVP by July 8th as seating is limited. For more information on the event, including how to RSVP, please visit our web …

Thank you to those who attended our webinar on Return to Office Know Your Rights. Our goal for this session was to provide an update on how we’re supporting members and ensure you know your workplace rights.  If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the material, you can access the recording …

You’re invited to the AFS Vancouver Sub-Group Social and Member Appreciation Picnic. Join us for picnic food, games, and a chance to share your bargaining input with AFS Regional Representative Simon Chiu. You will also have a chance to win door prizes! When: August 8, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM  Where: Memorial South …

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 …

Your bargaining team has been preparing for the next round of collective bargaining. Here’s an update on our progress. Bargaining survey Thanks to all members who completed the bargaining survey. Participation was among the highest we have seen.  Your responses showed clear priorities and common concerns across the bargaining unit. This feedback is helping us …

The RCMP Pay Equity Committee continues to make progress toward developing the RCMP’s pay equity plan. Extension Request Submitted As members may recall, on July 5, 2024, the Pay Equity Commissioner granted the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) an extension until February 28, 2026, to post the RCMP Pay Equity Plan. A further extension request has …