Since this round of negotiations began, the demand for better pay for COs and PGs has been our number one issue. The employer has continuously rejected our claims regarding recruitment and retention issues. They have failed to recognize the full extent of the pay disparities facing COs and PGs. Because of this, a tentative deal was not reached in negotiations or mediation.
The CP Group Arbitration hearing was on September 12, 2024, and was heard by the Arbitrator and two side persons; one was nominated by the Treasury Board and the other by PIPSC. The board will consider the arguments provided by PIPSC and the employer, as well as factors such as the economy, comparable jobs and salaries, and other settlements.
The Arbitration Board will take the time necessary for its deliberations and will file a final and binding decision The new collective agreement will take effect that day. The membership will not vote on the new collective agreement.
The brief for TBS will be posted shortly. As soon as the Arbitration Board reaches a decision, it will be posted to our web page.
Thank you to all who have supported the CP Group in these lengthy negotiations.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact the CP Group Bargaining team at cp_barg@pipsc.ca
In solidarity,
PIPSC CP Group Bargaining Team
Andrée Doucet NRCAN
Ray J. Paquette PSPC
Howard Hao DND
Adam Gray DND
Don Samker PrairiesCan
Susan L. Evans ACOA
Lyne Larocque ISED
Angela Cowie PSPC
Olivia Leung DND
Institute Support Staff
Denise Doherty-Delorme PIPSC
Franco Amato PIPSC
Ryan Campbell PIPSC
Sumeeta Narula PIPSC
Ellen Webber PIPSC
Mireille Racine PIPSC