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As per OMP By-Laws (Model Constitution and By-Laws for Groups, PIPSC), the following positions on the Ontario Medical Physicists (MP) Executive need to be filled:

Nominations will be accepted from the floor. RSVP by December 14, 2018:

I am calling our Suffield Branch AGM for Thursday, 06 December 2018. Please see attached agenda.

Come and enjoy a free morning coffee and muffin. Meet your BC/Yukon Regional Executive members and your Employment Relations Officer – John Ehinger. Bring your questions regarding PIPSC or check out our information table.

Santa Claus will be available for pictures from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. There is limited capacity therefore participation will be on a first RSVP, first serve basis.

Summer is no longer there, but do not worry, there is still a great opportunity for those who have not yet mourned. Canapés and the first drink is on us!

Come meet your BC/Yukon Regional Executive and receive an update on activities at PIPSC. Bring your questions on Phoenix, Scientific Integrity, Employee Wellness Support Program and the next round of Collective Bargaining.

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.

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.

Please join us for this fun family event. Place: Centre Avenir Centre, 150 Canada St., Moncton

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.

We hope to see you at the meeting. Your participation in the affairs of your union is important. RSVP by December 3, 2018 to Peter MacDougall

The 50 Victoria St. SP Sub-Group 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections will be held on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018. The event will take place from 12:00 pm. to 1:00 p.m. at Place du Portage Phase I, room 24D. A lunch will be served.

The Bargaining Team held our first meeting in Ottawa from Thursday November 8 to Saturday November 10, 2018, and had a busy three days establishing the foundation for effective negotiations with the Employer:

You and your family are invited to a hockey game between Halifax Mooseheads vs. St. John Sea Dogs on Friday December 7, 2018, at 7:00 pm.

PIPSC invites members to attend our Holiday Social Dinner.

Dear SP, In June, 2018, I attended my second SP Bargaining Conference. I find these to be the most interesting and engaging union meeting.

PIPSC invites members to attend our Holiday Social Dinner.

Following the NR Bargaining Conference on September 21, the NR Bargaining Team met October 16 to 18, to review your survey feedback, as well as past priorities and current issues. This analysis has been developed into our initial bargaining priorities.

The Edmonton CS Sub-Group Coffee Club encourages our local CS members to come by to chat and network. 

Invitation to All Members PIPSC Vancouver Branch. Vancouver Branch Annual General Meeting.

The following links are the bargaining proposals that were exchanged between the SH Group and Treasury Board

PIPSC Employee Wellness Support Program (EWSP) Movie Event Fantastic Beasts part 2 Location: Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa, 2385 City Park Dr, Gloucester, ON When:  November 21, 2018 Registration: Opens at 18:15

The AFS Bargaining Team met with CRA on November 6th to 8th to continue negotiations to renew our collective agreement.

The Okanagan Branch is hosting a Christmas bowling and pizza event for members living in the South Okanagan.

On November 20, workplaces and communities across Canada and around the world will take the time to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance and commemorate those individuals who have lost their lives or faced violence and discrimination due to transphobia.

The Fredericton Branch of PIPSC invites members and guests to an Information Session & Festive Evening. Location: Kingswood Lodge, Kingswood Park, Hanwell.

St. John’s Branch and AV, SH, CS, CO, and AFS subgroups invite members (only) to the 2019 Christmas Party.

The Halifax Branch is organizing a Dine and Discuss session on Monday, December 3rd in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

CS-Group Networking/Membership Outreach event at Forth Café - 171 McDermot Ave on November, 22nd between 9am to 11am.

Hamilton/Burlington Engineering and Architecture and Land Survey Group (NR) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2018. Thursday November 29, 2018 16:30 – 18:00. Location: Canada Centre for Inland Waters, South Seminar Room

2018 Annual General Meeting of the Haut-Richelieu Branch. Places are limited to 40, so please confirm your attendance online.

The Vancouver AV Sub-Group is holding its 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM). When: Thursday, November 29th, 2018 @ 5:00 PM (Registration 4.45PM)

Pursuant to the 31 October 2017 News update, all recently submitted VM job content grievances against job descriptions currently part of the existing 2011 VM group job content grievances, will be placed in abeyance until the 2011 grievances are resolved.

Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Winnipeg and Brandon. PIPSC members are cordially invited to join us for appetizers and refreshments.