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Our new Bargaining Team held our first meeting in Ottawa from Tuesday November 13 to Thursday November 15, 2018, and had a busy three days establishing the foundation for the upcoming negotiations with the Employer. The team received training on the bargaining process, legal framework and negotiation methods.
Published on 20 November 2018

On October 29th the Federal Government announced proactive pay equity legislation which would require federally regulated workplaces to examine their compensation practices and ensure that women and men receive equal pay for equal work. PIPSC President Debi Daviau along with CLC President Hassan Yussuf shared their analysis of this legislation on PrimeTime Politics. President Debi Daviau emphasized the importance and urgency of this legislation as well as the need for adequate consultation to ensure effective implementation. Further, the President said her organization is confident the government, as an employer, "will show the way to all the private ones." 

See the full response from the labour movement as PIPSC President Debi Daviau, CLC President Hassan Yussuf, PSAC President Chris Aylward and Johanne Perron of the Pay Equity Coalition provide comments in a press conference following the legislative announcement.

Published on 20 November 2018
Many members replied with their Professional Association information, where they pay annual membership fees or professional dues to maintain their professional status. And the information regarding whether your employer reimburses you or not, was great insight for our Bargaining Team.
Published on 20 November 2018
We received the results of the ratification vote, the vote was to accept the new Collective Agreement. On behalf of the bargaining team I would like to thank you all for your support and patience during the process.
Published on 20 November 2018

The Bargaining Team held our first meeting in Ottawa from Thursday November 8 to Saturday November 10, 2018, and had a busy three days establishing the foundation for effective negotiations with the Employer:

  • The team received extensive training on the bargaining process, legal framework and negotiation methods.
  • The team reviewed a preliminary report from the Civilian Member survey.  We are grateful to the 36% of the CM’s who responded to the survey, as your insights, feedback and support is critical to achieving our goals.
  • The team reviewed a report from PIPSC Research on the key differences between terms and conditions for RCMP Civilian Members as compared to the current Collective Agreements.  Once finalized, this report will be shared with Institute members later this month.

The RCMP Bargaining Conference will be held in Ottawa November 21 and 22, 2018.  Registered participants will meet with the Bargaining Team to review issues and concerns, and to develop strategies for success in the bargaining process.

The Bargaining Team will be meeting December 12 to 14 to prepare our proposals for the negotiations to transition civilian members into the public service.  Our proposals, along with Treasury Board’s proposals, will be published for the information of members once they are exchanged with Treasury Board.

We are committed to keeping our members informed throughout this process.  Our goal is to protect the benefits of our members, and to earn your support to ensure we achieve our goal.

Better Together!

RCMP CM Bargaining Team

Robert Boivin

Daniel Chamberlain

Sushil Dixit

John Eng

Crystal Gardiner

Karon Miles

Pierre Touchette

Published on 19 November 2018