News & Issues

Over 200 members joined consultations, which resulted in 16 key recommendations.

Following a disappointing meeting with Treasury Board Secretariat, PIPSC is voicing concerns over the government’s approach to public service cuts.

 

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)

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.

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. 

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.

Presented to the PIPSC 105th Annual General Meeting Please note: 

PIPSC and the Yukon Employees’ Union (YEU) are withdrawing from the Health and Human Resources Steering Committee (HHRC) effective immediately.

Agenda Rules of Procedure for PIPSC AGM

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. 

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.

In this video, Jennifer Carr and PIPSC staff discuss the next steps for the Return to Office mandate and answer member questions.

2024 AGM Resolutions - Policy

2024 AGM Resolutions - Financial

2024 AGM Resolutions - By-Laws

2024 AGM Resolutions

Reports shared with members on September 19th, 2024. Members Complaint Final Report

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.

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.

PIPSC is joining forces with other federal public service unions to host a virtual town hall on remote work.

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.

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.

Sign this inter-union petition to call on your Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister to approve a mass exemption to return-to-office!

When is the PIPSC AGM 2024? The PIPSC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will start at 8:30 am Eastern on Friday, November 8 and adjourn Saturday, November 9 at 5:30 pm Eastern. Where will the AGM 2024 be held?

Answers to your frequently asked questions about returning to your workplace, requesting an accommodation, or filing a grievance.

NBCPA members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their new tentative agreement, with 86% of ballots cast in favour of the new contract.

Prepare for the New Dental Contract Starting November 1, 2024, both the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP) and the Pensioners' Dental Plan will transition to a new contract - both with Canada Life.  These plans cover most eligible PIPSC members in the Core Public A

The ongoing review of the National Joint Council Public Service Dental Plan (NJC PSDP) has taken a significant step forward with the recent issuance of an Appeal Committee decision regarding its twinned plan.  This plan covers most PIPSC members working in the Core Public Administration and at se

PIPSC is pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court has approved the settlement agreement reached in the class action involving employees who were required to pay higher pension transfer amounts.

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.

A recent report of the Standing (Parliamentary) Committee on Government Operations has produced nine recommendations that echo comments from union and retiree representatives on ch

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has ruled in favour of PIPSC, affirming the rights of members to file classification grievances for their former positions.

November 8th and 9th, 2024, at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto, Ontario.

Members are invited to apply for the PIPSC Member Facilitator Training Program. This exciting new program gives members (with or without facilitation skills) a chance to become a Member Facilitator.

Do you know what “going on strike” means for you? Does the thought of going on strike make you wonder “What am I supposed to do?” This guide will help you understand striking as a PIPSC member, what to do in the event of a strike, and how it affects you.