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Please note that it has taken some time to get this newsletter to print. Since then, we’ve had rounds of WFA, RTO-4 announcements, an extremely successful Bargaining Conference, and a demonstration of about 70 scientists in lab coats on Parliament Hill that garnered significant media attention. At the risk of appearing out of touch with …

We are writing to let you all know, our fondly remembered PIPSC AFS Steward, Christine Freeman, passed away on April 22, 2026.  For those of you who may not have met her, Christine was known to always offer her help and share her experiences with a colorful smile.  In 1995, Christine began her journey as …

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 …

On February 28, the CP Group held its bargaining conference, bringing together 33 members from different departments and from across the country. The conference began with a presentation on the results of the 2 member bargaining surveys, followed by a workshop on drafting proposals based on the concerns identified by the members. Concerns included: 1. …

As Work Force Adjustments (WFAs) continue to affect members across the public service, mental health is top of mind. Active members like you provide a safe space to share emotions and lived experiences. That emotional labour can be difficult to manage, which is why we want to provide tools and resources to help you navigate …