News & Issues

PIPSC is joining forces with other federal public service unions to host a virtual town hall on remote work.

The past has shown us the cost of silence and complicity. Let us ensure that our actions today reflect our commitment to justice and equity for all.

Previously, we reached out regarding the Board’s decision to place President Carr on leave. We recognize the significance of this decision and are writing to update you on recent developments with the action Ms. Carr brought challenging this decision.

Sign this inter-union petition to call on your Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister to approve a mass exemption to return-to-office!

When is the PIPSC AGM 2024? The PIPSC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will start at 8:30 am Eastern on Friday, November 8 and adjourn Saturday, November 9 at 5:30 pm Eastern. Where will the AGM 2024 be held?

Answers to your frequently asked questions about returning to your workplace, requesting an accommodation, or filing a grievance.

NBCPA members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their new tentative agreement, with 86% of ballots cast in favour of the new contract.

Prepare for the New Dental Contract Starting November 1, 2024, both the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP) and the Pensionners' Dental Plan will transition to a new contract - both with Canada Life.  These plans cover most eligible PIPSC members in the Core Public

The ongoing review of the National Joint Council Public Service Dental Plan (NJC PSDP) has taken a significant step forward with the recent issuance of an Appeal Committee decision regarding its twinned plan.  This plan covers most PIPSC members working in the Core Public Administration and at se

PIPSC is pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court has approved the settlement agreement reached in the class action involving employees who were required to pay higher pension transfer amounts.

In response to an employer request, the Pay Equity Commission has granted an 18 month extension to the Pay Equity Committee (PEC) of the RCMP.  This will allow the PEC additional time to complete the pay equity analysis and post it for RCMP employee feedback.

A recent report of the Standing (Parliamentary) Committee on Government Operations has produced nine recommendations that echo comments from union and retiree representatives on ch

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has ruled in favour of PIPSC, affirming the rights of members to file classification grievances for their former positions.

November 8th and 9th, 2024, at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto, Ontario.

Members are invited to apply for the PIPSC Member Facilitator Training Program. This exciting new program gives members (with or without facilitation skills) a chance to become a Member Facilitator.

Pursuant to Institute bylaw 13.3.1.2  The Board may, on its own initiative, call a Special General Meeting. DATE – July 27, 2024, from 13:00 to 17:00 (EST) MEETING LOCATION – Virtual 

Do you know what “going on strike” means for you? Does the thought of going on strike make you wonder “What am I supposed to do?” This guide will help you understand striking as a PIPSC member, what to do in the event of a strike, and how it affects you.

Take a confidential survey to help the PRQC identify the key issues our members face in preserving professionalism within the public service.

This year, we won’t be placated by superficial acknowledgments. We demand genuine respect, fair working conditions, and a trustworthy employer, not a hot dog lunch or a pat on the back.

Join one of six equity caucuses at PIPSC and make a difference in your union.

At noon on Thursday, members of the AFS Group and PIPSC will hold a rally for remote work rights outside Canada Revenue Agency Headquarters in Ottawa.

Survey Update..  

After over a decade of dedicated lobbying efforts, significant progress has been made for Public Service Employees with regard to the Supplemental Death Benefit (SDB) administrative procedures.

This National Public Service Week, skip the superficial employer events and join a movement that makes a real impact. It's time to take our message to the streets.

This code was developed based on input from the delegates to the 2018 PIPSC AGM

Rules of Procedure are to be used to facilitate the business of the meeting, not to obstruct it. Common sense will be used in the application of the rules. Delegates trying to use the rules to obstruct business need not be recognized.

The 2024 PIPSC AGM will take place November 8 and 9 in Toronto.

As New Brunswick’s criminal justice system faces a crisis, 99% of Crown Prosecutors and Family Crown Counsel vote to strike if the government fails to act.

PIPSC has released preliminary data from a recent survey of its members, highlighting significant challenges faced by federal public service workers under the new Return to Office (RTO) mandate.

Our friends at ACEP-CAPE are hosting an event to send a clear message to Treasury Board.

 

It has come to our attention that some members are experiencing issues with their $2,500 lump sum payments. Here’s what to do if you need help.

The preventable failures of Canada Life to meet its obligations under the updated Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) contract will finally have an impact on their bottom line.

Today, Canada’s largest public service unions, representing more than 260,000 federal public service workers, held a joint press conference to reiterate their strong opposition to the federal government's mandate for a three-day in-office work week.

PIPSC is working to ensure all plans to return our members to their workplaces follow the core principles of safety, flexibility, fairness and clarity.

Recent rumors have surfaced in the media suggesting that the federal government will increase the mandate to three days in the office per week for federal public service workers.