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July 31, 2026 The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada stands with 4,400 CUPE Local 8125 WestJet flight attendants as they fight for a fair collective agreement. Flight attendants have issued a 72-hour strike notice after negotiations failed to resolve key issues at the bargaining table. WestJet subsequently issued a 72-hour lockout notice. …

To colleagues at NRCan who are moving to ECCC Dear colleagues and friends, I take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you! Transition can have its challenges. I have been providing a number of suggestions to ECCC management to facilitate the transition as they implement the July 27 Order in Council, of which …

You are invited to a dinner and bowling event co-hosted by the Northern BC Branch and the BC/Yukon Young Professionals Committee! Members of ALL ages are welcome to register  Event Details: When: Friday, Sept 4, 2026 at 5: 00 PM and 7: 00 PM BowlingWhere: Ivy’s Kitchen (1230 4th Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia)Bowling location: …

Save the date! We invite you to the annual AGM of the AFS Subgroup of Newfoundland and Labrador. Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmPlace: St Thomas Church, 8 Military Road, St. John’sSpecial Guest: Doug Mason, AFS Group President Please RSVP to Yvonneokeefe@pipsc.ca by Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4 pm NL time. Pizza …

You’re invited for a march through Toronto in this year’s Labour Day Parade. All Participants including your guests will receive free entry to the CNE upon completing the parade. When: Monday, September 7, 2026 Where: Starting at Dundas and University, on the east curbside of University Avenue North from Armoury Street to Dundas St. W. …

The Executives of the Toronto Centre Sub-group and Branch are pleased to extend a warm invitation to all members designated to report physically at 25 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, to attend our upcoming Summer Member Appreciation Event. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Venue: Union Social Eatery …

Opening Remarks The Acting Commissioner (A/CO), Jean-François Fortin, welcomed participants to the meeting and shared his gratitude for the opportunity to continue working together in his interim role. He expressed his appreciation for the Agency’s ongoing collaboration with the Audit, Financial and Scientific (AFS) Group and emphasized the importance of maintaining constructive union-management relations. He …

You’re invited to the CP Vancouver Sub-Group AGM.   All CP Group members (regular and retired) are invited to attend the AGM; only regular members can participate in the election of the Vancouver CP Sub-Group Executives.  When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM Where: TBD – Downtown Vancouver; location will be shared …

You are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the SP Lower Mainland BC Sub-Group. Rob MacDonald, former BC-Yukon Regional Director, will be guest-speaking.  When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Bin 4 Burger Lounge, 2350 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BC Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 9, 2026. …

Minutes for Lower Mainland BC SP Sub Group Executive Meeting – Jun 24, 2026 Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Personas Patio Restaurant and Lounge, 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby, B.C.  Executive Members Tanya Evans – Regrets Tim Powers Lola Bryson – Regrets Philip Bartha Bryan Chen Marianne Quat Hugo Wong Helen Lu Special …