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5 December 2024
The fight for Canada Post is a fight for all public services. PIPSC joins postal workers defending good jobs and universal delivery against 'gig economy' pressure. Join their picket line to show your support
4 December 2024
Pay Equity is more than just a legal requirement; it's a call to action to eliminate unjust wage discrimination between men and women. Your PIPSC staff and stewards have been working hard to apply these laws at 18 different pay equity tables for our members.
3 December 2024
PIPSC, CAPE, PSAC and the Indigenous Federal Employees Network (IFEN) are calling on the Treasury Board to uphold the remote work exception for Indigenous federal employees and ensure its consistent enforcement across all departments.
27 November 2024
Your RCMP CM Bargaining Team met to prepare for upcoming negotiations with Employer.
26 November 2024
PIPSC strongly opposes the government's decision to transfer $1.9 billion from the Public Service Pension Plan to its general revenue, a move that ignores workers' equal contributions to the plan.
22 November 2024
PIPSC is calling for immediate action from Treasury Board president Anita Anand to clarify the standalone rights of Indigenous employees to work remotely from their communities.
20 November 2024
PIPSC takes our members’ privacy extremely seriously.
20 November 2024
In 2024, we awarded scholarships to 21 laureates.
20 November 2024
In 2023, we awarded scholarships to 20 laureates.
19 November 2024
Together, we can continue to champion the rights of workers living with disabilities and work towards a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all.
18 November 2024
These cuts can be seen as an indication of broader workforce adjustments across the public service.
14 November 2024
Over 200 members joined consultations, which resulted in 16 key recommendations.
8 November 2024
The “Steward of the Year” award acknowledges those who have gone “above and beyond” their duties to assist members and who have made extraordinary contributions to the Institute.
8 November 2024
President Jenn Carr presented awards to deserving Institute members for their exemplary and inspiring leadership and thanked the members of the Award Selection Panel for reviewing the nominations and for recommending these laureates.
8 November 2024
Following a disappointing meeting with Treasury Board Secretariat, PIPSC is voicing concerns over the government’s approach to public service cuts.
4 November 2024
The fund aims to support the professional development of over 20,000 IT practitioners in the Government of Canada (GC) and was established under the latest collective bargaining agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)
24 October 2024
Pay Equity is more than just a legal requirement; it's a call to action to eliminate unjust wage discrimination between men and women. Your PIPSC staff and stewards have been working hard to apply these laws at 18 different pay equity tables for our members.
23 October 2024
This call arises from growing concerns regarding the lack of evidence-based decision-making, the impact on employee productivity and morale, and serious health and safety concerns that have been raised by members of the public service. 
10 October 2024
As President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), I am fiercely proud of our members' resilience, dedication, and professionalism in the face of another year of challenges. From the front lines to the bargaining table, PIPSC members have stood strong in the fight for a fair, inclusive, and effective public service.
8 October 2024
Presented to the PIPSC 105th Annual General Meeting Please note: 
7 October 2024
PIPSC and the Yukon Employees’ Union (YEU) are withdrawing from the Health and Human Resources Steering Committee (HHRC) effective immediately.
7 October 2024
Agenda Rules of Procedure for PIPSC AGM
2 October 2024
A live stream of the PIPSC AGM 2024 will be available to members in good standing. The live stream will be of the main plenary and AGM business only. 
1 October 2024
Internal documents obtained by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) through access to information requests revealed that the government ignored its own evidence that telework boosts productivity.
1 October 2024
In this video, Jennifer Carr and PIPSC staff discuss the next steps for the Return to Office mandate and answer member questions.
25 September 2024
2024 AGM Resolutions - Policy
25 September 2024
2024 AGM Resolutions - Financial
25 September 2024
2024 AGM Resolutions - By-Laws
25 September 2024
2024 AGM Resolutions
19 September 2024
Reports shared with members on September 19th, 2024. Members Complaint Final Report
9 September 2024
PS unions, including PIPSC, are demanding that the government reverse its three-day in-office mandate and return to a policy of remote work flexibility.
5 September 2024
In a show of solidarity, PIPSC and other public sector unions held a rally today in Ottawa, mobilizing public servants to push back against the Treasury Board's inflexible 3-day return-to-office (RTO) mandate.
26 August 2024
PIPSC is joining forces with other federal public service unions to host a virtual town hall on remote work.
21 August 2024
The past has shown us the cost of silence and complicity. Let us ensure that our actions today reflect our commitment to justice and equity for all.
17 August 2024
Previously, we reached out regarding the Board’s decision to place President Carr on leave. We recognize the significance of this decision and are writing to update you on recent developments with the action Ms. Carr brought challenging this decision.