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Members belong to Groups, which include all the members of the same bargaining unit. Each Group operates under its own Constitution which must be consistent with Institute By-Laws. Members of the Group elect their own Executive.

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Latest Group and Sub-Group News

8 January 2024

CFIA-S&A election results are in!

The CFIA-S&A election committee has verified the results for the 2023 elections. Twenty-three ballots were cast in the election. The following candidates have been elected to the CFIA-S&A executive, and will take office immediately:
8 January 2024

NEB (CER) Tentative agreement details and upcoming vote

As you know, on November 22, 2023, we reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Energy Regulator to conclude this round of collective bargaining.  We believe we have reached the best deal possible in what has been a challenging round of negotiations.
8 January 2024

PEI IT Sub-Group 2024 Winter Social

PEI IT Sub-Group 2024 Winter Social   Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Time: 2:00 - 4:00PM Location: Chuck Hatchets, 236 Kent Street, Charlottetown PE.
5 January 2024

WFCC Executive Meeting - December 27, 2023

WFCC Executive Meeting - December 27, 2023 Call to Order: Rob called meeting to Order Location: St. Catharines            Date:   27 DEC 2023             Time: 6:30 p.m. Attendance: Rob Hancock, Cyndy Hogan, Shannon Dutkus
5 January 2024

NR Vote on the New Tentative Agreement – February 2, 2024

The NR Group ratification package and tentative agreement next steps.
4 January 2024

JCC RAD THERAPY Executive Meeting Minutes - Wednesday 6th December, 2023

JCC RAD THERAPY Executive Meeting Minutes - Wednesday 6th December, 2023 Call to Order: Satya called the meeting to Order Location: JCC 4-47        Date:   06 DEC 2023             Time: 6:00 p.m.
4 January 2024

St. John’s SH Sub Group AGM

St. John’s SH Sub Group AGM   When:          Thursday January 11, 2024 Time:           6 – 830 pm Where:         Brewdock, 85 Duckworth Street, St. John's           
3 January 2024

AFS IOTSO Sub-group AGM Minutes - September 19, 2023

Date & Time: September 19, 2023 @ 18:00 Location: KS on the Keys Restaurant, 1029 Dazé St, Ottawa, ON K1V 2G3   Agenda Item
3 January 2024

AFS-HQ Subgroup Executive Meeting Minutes - October 26, 2023

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 Location: Madison’s Restaurant and Grill
2 January 2024

Annapolis Valley IT Sub Group Executive Meeting Minutes - 12 Dec 23 

Annapolis Valley IT Sub Group Executive Meeting Minutes - 12 Dec 23    HELD 12 Dec 23 AT 1200 HRS   Members in Attendance:  Jonathan Tweedie, President  Chad Lacoste, Vice President  Erika Best, Secretary/ Treasurer   
22 December 2023

IT Bytes #17 - The collective agreement has been signed

Summary: Treasury Board and PIPSC have signed the collective agreement, and the implementation has begun. More details, including approximate dates, can be found in the full article. 
21 December 2023

CANMET Hamilton RE Sub-Group Treasurer Report - Tuesday November 28, 2023

CANMET Hamilton RE Sub-Group Treasurer Report - Tuesday November 28, 2023 Presented at Annual General Meeting (AGM) Finance Report July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
21 December 2023

SP 4900 Yonge Street Executive Meeting Minutes Date: Wednesday November 15, 2023

SP 4900 Yonge Street Executive Meeting Minutes - Wednesday November 15, 2023 Location: Nolbul Sushi Restaurant (3 Elmhurst Avenue, North York) ATTENDEES:
20 December 2023

Addressing pay gaps at the National Gallery as per the Pay Equity Act

The Pay Equity plan has unfolded at the National Gallery with the formation of a committee that included among other members 2 PIPSC representatives. The PEC’s initial phase involved the definition of job classes within the National Gallery.
20 December 2023

Pay Equity at the CMH

The Pay Equity Committee (PEC) has not met with the employer. We are disappointed by the pay equity progress with the Canadian Museum of History. After countless emails and requests to commence the process, the employer has repeatedly stated they are not ready to meet.
20 December 2023

Pay Equity at the Senate of Canada

The federal pay equity process requires a Pay Equity Plan to be developed and posted by September 2024. The Pay Equity Committee (PEC) has not met with the employer to date.
20 December 2023

Pay Equity at Destination Canada

The Pay Equity Committee (PEC), consisting of PIPSC members and staff, non-represented members, and Destination Canada employer representatives, had its first PEC meeting on December 12, 2023.
20 December 2023

RE CANMET HAMILTON SUB-GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Tuesday, November 28, 2023

RE CANMET HAMILTON SUB-GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Tuesday, November 28, 2023 988 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L1 12:00 – 1:00 pm AGENDA
19 December 2023

Bill 124 Settlement & Ratification

As you may know, on November 15, your TBH-RT bargaining team met with the hospital to discuss the reopeners for Bill 124 and pandemic pay. These discussions resulted in a tentative agreement that membership ratified at the Annual General Meeting on November 16.
18 December 2023

Tackling pay inequality at the House of Commons: analyzing jobs and work

Work to develop and implement a proactive Pay Equity Plan for the House of Commons is well underway.