Being a new parent is hard enough without having to dig through your collective agreement and government websites for parental leave information. Here are some resources that can help you along the way.
The timing of the Financial Forum taking place at the 2022 PIPSC AGM has changed to start at 6:00pm and end at 7:30pm Eastern Time (previously was 7:00pm to 9:00pm Eastern Time).
The timing of the NCR Delegate Caucus taking place at the 2022 PIPSC AGM has changed to start at 7:30pm and end at 9:00pm Eastern Time (previously was 7:00pm to 8:30pm Eastern Time).
Jennifer Carr, President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, is currently making official visits to nursing stations in remote First Nations northern communities.
In 2022, we awarded 35 scholarships worth a total of $55,000. To date, we’ve awarded $1,105,000 in scholarships to 577 students. Thank you to our sponsors. Congratulations to all our laureates.
From September 26 to 29, 2022, the President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), Jennifer Carr, will undertake official visits to nursing stations located in remote First Nations northern communities.
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Nancy Barr on September 3, 2022. From 2005 to 2009, Nancy served as the National Film Board Group President. During this time, she fiercely represented PIPSC members.
Our lawsuit against the Ford government’s Bill 124 has officially begun. See how we’re fighting for fair collective bargaining, decent work, and quality public services in Ontario.
There’s a lot to learn as a new union member, and we’ll help you figure it all out. Join our next webinar to connect with PIPSC staff and other new members who are here to support you.
Register for a special training for stewards, consultation team members, and executive members from departments or agencies with a scientific integrity policy.
“Nurses work relentlessly to keep remote communities healthy under the most challenging of circumstances. We applaud this step forward to recognize and fairly compensate them for their dedication, and continue to advocate for improved working conditions and pay for all frontline workers.”
Despite the increase in COVID cases and other indicators, many federal departments and agencies are continuing with return to workplace plans, with the bulk of them coming into effect immediately after Labour Day.
The Treasury Board is seeking special permission to divide the Core Public Administration into several pay equity plans, which may undermine the ability to achieve pay equity.
PIPSC has filed policy grievances due to the employer’s approach to recovering overpayments and the many issues our members have been facing. The policy grievances challenge the coercive manner in which the recovery of overpayments is being done.
Did you know that the 1872 Toronto printers’ strike is considered the original “fight for fairness” that led to the decriminalization of unions in Canada? Find more Labour Day history and facts.
Members have created a ‘living legacy’ by planting hundreds of trees across Canada to celebrate PIPSC’s 100th anniversary.
The trees represent PIPSC members’ ongoing contributions and commitment to assure a strong and healthy future for Canadians.
When is the PIPSC 2022 AGM?
The 2022 PIPSC AGM will start at 8:30am Eastern on Friday, November 18, 2022 and Saturday, November 19, 2022, ending at approximately 5:00pm Eastern
NDP Critic for Tax Fairness and Inequality, Niki Ashton (Churchill – Keewatinook Aski), along with Canadians for Tax Fairness economist and lead researcher, DT Cochrane, and Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada President, Jennifer Carr, called on Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to act for more tax fairness in Canada.
The Federal Government has announced it will drop its Covid-19 vaccine mandates as of June 20, 2022. Policy grievances filed by PIPSC on behalf of members on LWOP after April 6, 2022, and individual grievances remain in effect until we have further details.
On June 2, 2022, Ontario voters re-elected the Ford Conservatives. While this is not the result we were hoping for, it is the reality we face together. We must continue our fight for fair wage increases for our members. PIPSC is fighting to restore collective bargaining rights through a constitutional challenge to Bill 124.