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2 October 2024
A live stream of the PIPSC convention 2024, including the Annual General Meeting, 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.
15 August 2024
Sign this inter-union petition to call on your Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister to approve a mass exemption to return-to-office!
12 August 2024
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?
9 August 2024
Answers to your frequently asked questions about returning to your workplace, requesting an accommodation, or filing a grievance.
7 August 2024
NBCPA members voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their new tentative agreement, with 86% of ballots cast in favour of the new contract.
6 August 2024
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
17 July 2024
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
12 July 2024
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.
10 July 2024
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.
8 July 2024
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
6 July 2024
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.
28 June 2024
November 8th and 9th, 2024, at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto, Ontario.
26 June 2024
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.
21 June 2024
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.
11 June 2024
Take a confidential survey to help the PRQC identify the key issues our members face in preserving professionalism within the public service.
10 June 2024
This year, we won’t be placated by superficial acknowledgments. We demand genuine respect, fair working conditions, and a trustworthy employer, not a hot dog lunch or a pat on the back.
7 June 2024
Join one of six equity caucuses at PIPSC and make a difference in your union.
5 June 2024
At noon on Thursday, members of the AFS Group and PIPSC will hold a rally for remote work rights outside Canada Revenue Agency Headquarters in Ottawa.
4 June 2024
Survey Update..  
3 June 2024
After over a decade of dedicated lobbying efforts, significant progress has been made for Public Service Employees with regard to the Supplemental Death Benefit (SDB) administrative procedures.
31 May 2024
This National Public Service Week, skip the superficial employer events and join a movement that makes a real impact. It's time to take our message to the streets.
29 May 2024
This code was developed based on input from the delegates to the 2018 PIPSC AGM
29 May 2024
Rules of Procedure are to be used to facilitate the business of the meeting, not to obstruct it. Common sense will be used in the application of the rules. Delegates trying to use the rules to obstruct business need not be recognized.
29 May 2024
The 2024 PIPSC AGM will take place November 8 and 9 in Toronto.