Our new Bargaining Team held our first meeting in Ottawa from Tuesday November 13 to Thursday November 15, 2018, and had a busy three days establishing the foundation for the upcoming negotiations with the Employer. The team received training on the bargaining process, legal framework and negotiation methods.

On October 29th the Federal Government announced proactive pay equity legislation which would require federally regulated workplaces to examine their compensation practices and ensure that women and men receive equal pay for equal work. PIPSC President Debi Daviau along with CLC President Hassan Yussuf shared their analysis of this legislation on PrimeTime Politics. President Debi Daviau emphasized the importance and urgency of this legislation as well as the need for adequate consultation to ensure effective implementation. Further, the President said her organization is confident the government, as an employer, "will show the way to all the private ones.

See the full response from the labour movement as PIPSC President Debi Daviau, CLC President Hassan Yussuf, PSAC President Chris Aylward and Johanne Perron of the Pay Equity Coalition provide comments in a press conference following the legislative announcement.

Many members replied with their Professional Association information, where they pay annual membership fees or professional dues to maintain their professional status. And the information regarding whether your employer reimburses you or not, was great insight for our Bargaining Team.
We received the results of the ratification vote, the vote was to accept the new Collective Agreement. On behalf of the bargaining team I would like to thank you all for your support and patience during the process.