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In recognition of the excellent work performed by members, to honour PIPSC's commitment to life-work balance, and to extend the professional and family networks outside the formal environment, the Health Canada (NCR) Branch of PIPSC invites members and their IMMEDIATE FAMILY to p

NOTICE OF 2018 AGM — QUÉBEC CITY NR SUB-GROUP Dear members,

Fighting for the retirement security of its members, and for all Canadians, is a top priority for the Institute. I would like to update you on where we stand on this critical issue at this time.

We are pleased to inform you that PIPSC has resumed work on the grievances submitted by members in the spring of 2016. From November 2018 through July 2019 PIPSC Classification Specialists will be building the cases for the job content grievances in Science and Operations Branches and presenting them to the CFIA.

Prior to 1929, women in Canada were not considered "persons” under the law. On October 18, 1929, the “Famous Five” took the case to the highest court of appeal where it was decided to include women as "persons". This gave women the right to be appointed to the Senate and paved the way for increased participation in public and political life.

The PIPSC HRM CS Sub-group will be hosting a fall social at the Timber Lounge on 2712 Agricola Street in Halifax. We will meet Saturday November 17 at 3 pm.

Improving access to conferences is a consistent concern raised by SP members and your SP bargaining team needs to hear from you in order to document our position on this matter at the table!

Over the next few weeks British Columbia will hold a referendum to determine which electoral system should be used in its provincial elections – First Past the Post (FPTP), as is currently the case, or a form of Proportional Representation (PR).

Date and Time: Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (E.S.T.)

The AFS Bargaining Team met with CRA management October 10 to 12 to begin negotiations to renew our collective agreement that will expire on December 21st of this year.

Revised Announcement of Elections Impacting the Quebec Region Following the close of nominations on July 31st. 2018 the following members expressed their willingness to serve as representatives on the Retired Members Guild Executive for the Quebec Region.

You are being asked to vote on the WTEG tentative agreement. You have been provided the opportunity to review all of the proposed changes to your collective agreement

As a part of our response to The Government of Canada’s move to open workplace design, we conducted a random survey of members to learn more about their experiences.

6th Annual PIPSC London Branch London Knights Hockey Game

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Chapter ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) October 25, 2018 – Limited Seating!

The Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba Chapter of the PIPSC Retired Members Guild will be holding a Membership event, Thursday, November 22nd @ 1:30.

The purpose of this note is to advise you that our Halifax NR Group will hold a Fall Social event on 25 October 2018 at the Garrison Brewery

As bargaining season is upon us we are Better Together. Building on our success with Work Force Adjustment and our excellent progress with the Employee Wellness Support Program, representatives from the eighteen (18) groups* under the Treasury Board have joined forces to negotiate common issues at a central bargaining table.

Here are the bargaining proposals that were exchanged between the SP Group and Treasury Board.

PIPSC and it’s 4,000 members across the B.C./Yukon region endorse the call last week by B.C.’s Professional Employees Association (PEA) to restore s

The news last week that the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has won major improvements to its members’ dental plan has prompted many PIPSC members to ask if they can soon expect similar improvements.

On October 4, 2018 I made a presentation to the Government Operations Committee of the House of Commons about the current state of the federal public service hiring process. This was very timely, as the government had just released its own study of the issue.

$1,500 Information Technology Scholarship October 4, 2018  

World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world, mobilize efforts in support of mental health and increase awareness and advocacy against social stigma.

Québec City Chapter, Retired Members Guild Subject: Invitation to Your RMG’s 2018 Annual General Meeting Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Dear Members,

Hull CS Sub Group 2018 AGM On Thursday October 18 2018 @ Traiteur Epicure 80 Prom. du Portage, Gatineau 11:45-1:00

PIPSC Regina CS Sub-Group Complimentary Event:

ALL members of the AV Group of PIPSC are invited to attend the Lunch and Learn sponsored by the AV Vancouver Subgroup.

Please Note: Due to Monday, October 8th being a statutory holiday (Thanksgiving), the deadline for submitting your Nomination form for the RE Group Elections 2019, has been extended to Friday October 12th by 4:00 pm Ottawa time).

On September 19th the federal government officially began the process to replace Phoenix. Scott Brison, Treasury Board president, announced a procurement process to plan, design and purchase a new system suggesting a Spring 2019 implementation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Agenda Rules of Procedure for PIPSC AGM

Resolutions - Amendments to Institute By-Laws Resolutions - Policy Non-Budgetary R

Did you know that you are entitled to a field allowance (except DS). This is the article from your collective agreement. 23.03 Field or sea research allowance This clause does not apply to employees classified as DS.

Members of the Bargaining Team for the SH Group met October 2 and 3, 2018 for preparatory meetings to finalize proposal language.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Scientific and Analytical Group Elections Call for Nominations 2018 Call for nominations to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Scientific and Analytical Group Executive

Apply to join the RCMP-CM Bargaining Conference, November 21-22 in the National Capital Region! Interested CMs from across Canada are invited to apply to attend the conference.