Period: June 1, 2017 – September 15, 2017
Board Initiatives
Pursuant to the board mandate letters, my focus over this last period has included:
Period: June 1, 2017 – September 15, 2017
Board Initiatives
Pursuant to the board mandate letters, my focus over this last period has included:
At the request of the SUN-RT Group Executive and as per PIPSC By-Law 17.3.2.1, the PIPSC National Elections committee is conducting the 2017 SUN-RT elections to the Group Executive. The SUN-RT Group is seeking to fill the following three (3) positions, all for two-year terms, in accordance with by-law 6.3 of the Model Group Constitution:
This ‘Call for Nominations’ and election procedures will be administered in accordance with:
Ottawa, September 27, 2017 – The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), which represents approximately 15,000 federal scientists, engineers and researchers, welcomes the announcement of Dr. Mona Nemer as Chief Science Advisor.
“We hope the appointment of Dr. Nemer will ensure federal scientists at last have a true champion for more federal science funding and a strong opponent of muzzling,” said PIPSC President Debi Daviau. “We look forward to the opportunity of working closely with Dr. Nemer.”
Under the previous Harper government, federal science-based departments and agencies faced severe funding cuts and many scientists were muzzled. PIPSC fought hard against both, eventually winning contract language earlier this year that specifically recognizes the right of scientists to speak freely about science and their research.
“Reinvesting in federal science also remains a priority for our members,” added Daviau. “Dr. Nemer’s early comments that she supports more funding for science will be viewed as a hopeful sign by many federal scientists. Canada not only needs more science, it needs more scientists.”
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada represents some 55,000 professionals across Canada’s federal and provincial public sectors.
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For further information:
Johanne Fillion
613-228-6310, ext 4953 or 613-883-4900 (cell)
jfillion@pipsc.ca
Enter what you were earning annually |
Enter what your new rate of pay is |
Retro Pay | |
Jun-22 2014 | 75000 | 76000 | 1000 |
Jun-22 2015 | 75000 | 77000 | 2000 |
Jun-22 2016 | 75000 | 79000 | 3333.2 |
6333.2 Retro Pay Total |
At the request of the Union-Management Consultation Committee (UMCC), the Professional Institute, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, the Association of Justice Counsel and the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers have formed a Sub-Committee to develop a framework for the payment of damages to federal government employees and their bargaining agents affected by the Phoenix fiasco.
While some forms of damages are already captured by the Treasury Board claims process, others are not. One example of the latter would be compensating employees for personal time spent trying to resolve their claims. Another would be the possibility of interest being paid to employees on the money they are owed because of Phoenix.
The Sub-Committee is currently drafting a proposal for presentation to the UMCC in the months ahead.
We will keep members apprised of progress on this issue as developments occur.
PIPSC (Winnipeg and Southern MB Branch) in collaboration with the RBC Financial Planning is inviting you and your partner to RBC’s Your Future By Design ® event to help you visualize and design the future you want in retirement.
WHERE: Norwood Inn, 112 Marion St, Winnipeg
WHEN: Monday, October 30, 2017
TIME: 6.00p.m (reception, beverages & hors d’oevres)
7.00-8.30p.m (presentation)
As per AV Group By-Laws 6.2.2 Regional Representative One (1) Regional Representative from each Region of the Institute shall be elected by the members of the respective Regions.
Brought to you by the Gander Branch
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Where: Gander International Airport Boardroom
Presenter: Greg Scriver, NCR Director
Come join fellow branch members for an informative presentation on Bill C-27.