News & Issues

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11 July 2023
PIPSC is proud to participate in collaborative efforts with the Government through the NJC and our plan sponsor to begin the long awaited review of the Public Service Dental Plan.
6 July 2023
This is a major victory for the recognition of work performed mainly by women, and the first step towards closing the wage gap that still persists!
21 June 2023
Our dear friend and colleague Martine Lacroix has passed away. We want to offer our deepest condolences to Martine’s family, friends, colleagues and fellow union members.
19 June 2023
The following message has been provided by the Treasury Board as a reminder to all Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) members about the transition to a new plan administrator. These changes take effect on July 1, 2023.
16 June 2023
Happy Pride Month! And while we are ready to celebrate, we also know there are constant attacks being made against the LGBTQ2+ community that require our attention and advocacy.
15 June 2023
Our PIPSC bargaining teams are pushing hard at the negotiation table and fighting for a better deal for our members.
15 June 2023
PIPSC’s survey says a significant number of public service professionals are considering leaving their roles
12 June 2023
Seventy percent of survey respondents reported being dissatisfied with how RTO policies were implemented – citing issues like the commuting time and cost, work-life balance, and environmental impacts as top concerns.
9 June 2023
On Monday June 12, to mark the National Public Service Week (NPSW), PIPSC will host a press conference at its national office.  
2 June 2023
November 26th to 29th, 2023, at the Centre Sheraton Hotel, Montreal, Quebec.
31 May 2023
Rene Lerat, Singing Bird Woman, has been a nurse for 12 years, and she’s passionate about making a difference in northern communities.
31 May 2023
National Public Service Week begins on June 11, and we have a lot of things to shine a light on this year.
1 May 2023
Learn about big changes coming to your healthcare plan
1 May 2023
PIPSC President Jennifer Carr has released the following statement:
25 April 2023
Solidarity with striking PSAC workers.
20 April 2023
Marion Gillespie is an IT project team lead at the Department of National Defence's Dockyards location in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
18 April 2023
PIPSC will be suspending our participation in consultations with Federal Government Employers until such time as the PSAC strike has concluded.
18 April 2023
Fighting for a Better Deal.  
17 April 2023
What you need to know.
14 April 2023
We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of our colleague and friend Terry Sing.
12 April 2023
The deadline to submit a scholarship application to the PIPSC Legacy Foundation is Friday, June 30, 2023. In 2023, the Legacy Foundation will award the following scholarships:
6 April 2023
We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of our colleague and friend Gary Doerr.
6 April 2023
Know your rights in case of a PSAC strike
5 April 2023
We offer our sincere condolences to Laureen’s friends and family
29 March 2023
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) welcomes Federal Budget 2023 as a significant step forward in our effort to protect public services from the government’s over-reliance on outsourcing.
21 March 2023
Your RCMP CM Bargaining Team has been busy preparing for the upcoming round of negotiations.     Your RCMP CM Bargaining Team has been busy preparing for the upcoming round of negotiations.  
20 March 2023
To facilitate the participation of all our members in PIPSC events and activities, we will be accommodating dietary restrictions based on religious beliefs, including those related to fasting during Ramadan.
9 March 2023
To mark Mental Illness Awareness Week PIPSC teamed up with the Canadian Mental Health Association for a workshop on mental illness in the workplace.
6 March 2023
Bargaining 101, core issues, and more! In case you miss them live, we’ll post our bargaining webinar videos on this page
4 March 2023
The PIPSC Central Bargaining Team is fighting to ensure no worker is left behind.  
2 March 2023
We are proud to be offering our members opportunities to learn from activists and experts like Julie Lalonde. Watch our 2 workshops on how to end gender-based violence today.
2 March 2023
This was the last straw for Patent Medicine Price Review Board member Mathew Herder. 
1 March 2023
PIPSC fights to get you the pay you deserve, the leave you need, and the flexibility to keep giving your best. Read up on core bargaining issues at PIPSC.
1 March 2023
Why does bargaining matter? How will PIPSC stay in touch with me? What are we bargaining for this time around?
1 March 2023
Hezhao Ji is a scientist who works to understand and combat HIV/AIDS resistance, a critical research area with life-saving implications for people infected with HIV/AIDS.
22 February 2023
The 2023 PIPSC AGM will take place November 26 - 29 in Montreal.