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Ottawa, March 7, 2018 – In advance of International Women’s Day, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) has released a new report that examines the under-representation of women in public sector science and focuses on challenges faced by women pursuing science careers in the federal public service.

The report, titled  Women in Public Sector Science: From Analysis to Action, reveals concerns about gender bias, equality,  dependent care responsibilities, mentorship and leadership, and a diminishing concern for women’s rights.  The report is  based on findings from a 2017 survey of federal scientists and engineers who are PIPSC members.

“While more women than ever are pursuing careers in science, much work is left to be done to mitigate gender bias and break down the barriers women face in advancing their careers,” said PIPSC President Debi Daviau.

The survey found that:

  • More women than men believe dependent care responsibilities are a barrier to their career progression;
  • 42% of women believe that gender biases are a barrier to their career progression;
  • 27% of women believe that men are favoured in opportunities for leadership roles;
  • One in four women respondents said that lack of access to mentors was a major barrier to their career progression.

The Professional Institute is looking to influence change for women in science by:

  • Conducting advocacy and activism campaigns aimed at new or better workplace legislation;
  • Collective bargaining for new and better workplace rights;
  • Developing and conducting awareness and education campaigns for PIPSC members; and
  • Supporting consultation team presidents at union-management consultation for new and improved human resources policies.

Invitations to participate in the online survey, hosted by Environics Research, were sent to 16,377 federal scientists, engineers and researchers engaged in scientific work in over 40 federal departments and agencies. Of these, 3,025 (18%) responded between May 29 and June 27, 2017.  Read the full report.

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For further information:

Johanne Fillion

613-228-6310, ext 4953 or 613-883-4900 (cell)
jfillion@pipsc.ca

Published on 7 March 2018

Would you like to spend quality time with your spouse and kids in a hot, sunny tropical paradise? Well, your Ottawa Centreville Branch Executive is delighted to offer you the next best thing. All OCB members, their spouse/partner and children are cordially invited to participate in a fun-filled evening of merriment and refreshments at the Ogilvie Splash Wave Pool located on Ogilvie Road.

https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/facilities/splash-wave-pool

Published on 7 March 2018

Your Bargaining Team met with the Employer on February 26, 27 and 28, 2018. No further articles have been signed off at this time. Additional dates have been scheduled from March through June 2018.

Your Bargaining Team

Published on 7 March 2018

2018 Ontario Steward Labour School

The Grand Hotel and Suites, Toronto

May 2 (1/2 day) May 3 and 4 (full days), May 5 (1/2 day), 2018

Qualified Stewards are invited to register for the Ontario Region’s Labour School.  This will consist of 3 days of specialized courses oriented towards experienced Stewards.  It will take place at The Grand Hotel and Suites, 225 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario.

Published on 6 March 2018

UOITP Signing 2018

On February 22, 2018 the Institute and the University signed the UOITP collective agreement. The signing of the collective agreement follows the positive outcome of the Group’s ratification vote held October 19-23, 2017. The tentative agreement was reached on September 21, 2017.

On the monetary front the economic increases are;

May 1 2017; 1.9%

May 1 2018; 1.7%

May 1 2019; 1.25%

In addition your pay will be increased on January 1, 2018 & 2019 by 0.8% to offset your pension contributions increases.

Published on 5 March 2018

AFS / VFS

2017 –Annual General meeting of AFS sub-group from Rouyn-Noranda

PLACE :  RESTAURANT LA CAGE - BRASSERIE SPORTIVE AT

258, BOULEVARD RIDEAU IN ROUYN-NORANDA  QC

DATE : Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 at 06H30 PM

Steve Parent, AFS rep for Quebec region, will attend

Election for vice-president will take place at the AGM.

Published on 5 March 2018

Annual General Meeting

March 28, 2018

Keynote Speakers

Douglas J. Mason, PIPSC AFS President

Robert L. Trudeau, PIPSC AFS Prairies/NWT Regional Representative

Elections will be held for the following positions:

Vice-President (2-year term)

Secretary (1-year term)

Treasurer (2-year term)

3 Members at Large (2-year term)

2 Members at Large (1-year term)

Published on 5 March 2018

Dear members of the Quebec Region,

International Women's Day is coming soon !

On March 8, 2018, International Women’s Day will be celebrated under the theme “feminists until things change!” to highlight the importance of women in society. On that special day, let’s take a moment to reflect on all of this.

Please see the links below for the activities of March 8, 2018.

List of regional activities FTQ https://femmes.ftq.qc.ca/8-mars-2018-activites-regionales/

Published on 5 March 2018