News & Issues

In Memoriam: Desmond Chiang It is with deep sadness that we must pass along the news of the sudden passing of our cherished colleague Desmond Chiang.

PIPSC to create environmental, social, and governance criteria to help strengthen your pension.

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We have been pushing the Treasury Board for over 2 years to provide a full definition of a hybrid workforce. We expected a more substantial document that took our recommendations into account.

PIPSC has filed a policy grievances against the Treasury Board’s vaccine policy for all members who remain on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) beyond April 6, 2022.

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) presented a "Workplace mental health" webinar training for members to talk about the importance of self care in the workplace.

Delegate Count by Group and Region as of December 31st 2021 - Regular and Retired Members  

Meet the President, discuss the issues – and win some exciting travel prizes. Don’t miss out.

Save the date! Our 103rd AGM will be held on November 18 and 19, 2022.

Watch the latest PIPSC webinar discussing gender bias in science.

The Treasury Board has been open to discussions, but remains opposed to changes necessary to modernize the plan.

On April 4, 2022, we submitted detailed comments to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal regarding the need to design flexible and effective rules of procedure for pay equity proceedings.

On March 29, 2022, President Carr, accompanied by PIPSC staff specialists Richard Gaboton and Sara Delaney, appeared before the government’s Task Force reviewing the Employment Equity Act. President Carr outlined ways to create more equitable and diverse federal workplaces.

The good, the bad, and the (potentially) ugly – read our response to Budget 2022 and what it means for PIPSC members.

Learn how to recognize and intervene to stop sexual harassment in the workplace – because if we don’t step up for each other, we’ll never break the cycle.

Jennifer Carr welcomed progress in Budget 2022 on a fairer economic recovery, including new investments in CRA going after tax cheats, providing mental health help for Black public service workers, and expanding the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to include union representatives. But Carr expressed serious concern over the government’s Strategic Policy Review.

Jennifer Carr, President of The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), will be available to talk about how Budget 2022 will impact the delivery of public services Canadians rely on and the priorities of public service workers.

PIPSC and the other federal public service unions belonging to the National Joint Council (NJC) dental plan have written to Minister Fortier asking her to prioritize an independe

If your compensatory or vacation leave bank exceeds your group’s carry-over limit, your employer will reduce the leave bank by 20% each year.

As we view the vaccination policy as a temporary measure, and with the high vaccination rates achieved across Canada, we urge the employer to determine when the policy will no longer be required.

The Chalk River Professional Employees Group (CRPEG), represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) reached a deal and voted in favour of a new collective agreement with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).

Parliamentarians attended PIPSC’s non-partisan technical briefing on tax fairness on March 4.

Watch our Black history month panel discussion. Special guests share how unions can learn from the world of sport.

On February 28, 2022, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier announced updates to occupational health guidance for the federal public service, paving the way for our members’ gradual return to the workplace.

If you can’t get to your worksite due to protestors, you are able to use ‘Other Leave with Pay (Code 699).’

The Chalk River Professional Employees Group (CRPEG), represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) are considering their options as conciliation with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) failed to resolve a year-long impasse over fair pay, job outsourcing, and working conditions.

2,615 PIPSC members in the federal public service responded to our survey, and the results are eye-opening.

PIPSC calls for action by all levels of government to end the convoy. Local residents, businesses and downtown workers need to resume their daily lives.

As a public servant in the Core Public Administration & other Federal Agencies, you have access to 10 days of paid domestic violence leave.

Frequently asked questions and answers regarding care leave for the core public administration and other employers.

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the rich history of Black contributions inside and outside of the Canadian labour movement.

The following resources are for individuals seeking support to care for themselves or their dependents.

Watch the webinar and learn more about your care leave provisions.

Watch to learn how you should start planning for retirement, how to work with the public service pension centre, and what to expect in the first few months.

Federal public servants need clear guidelines to telework as much as possible. And critical workers need quick access to booster shots.

If you have accumulated more than 35 days of vacation leave, or any compensatory leave, it will be cashed out over 5 years starting in April 2022.