In response to an employer request, the Pay Equity Commission has granted an 18 month extension to the Pay Equity Committee (PEC) of the RCMP. This will allow the PEC additional time to complete the pay equity analysis and post it for RCMP employee feedback.
PIPSC and other bargaining agents recognised that an extension was necessary, but had recommended a shorter 12 month extension. We also raised concerns that the employer has not appropriately resourced its representatives to get the work done. The need for an extension, in our view, speaks to the employer's decision to not take the original, legal deadline seriously. We hope that the concrete deadline of Spring 2026 will ensure greater collaboration at this committee.
Despite the extension request, legal interest on any pay equity adjustments required will accure from September 2024 - the original deadline.
Any questions can be directed to payequity@pipsc.ca