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PIPSC AV Saskatoon AGM November 22, 2018. Members are invited to the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the PIPSC AV Sub-Group in Saskatoon.

Negotiations started on September 25 to September 27, 2018, between the Treasury Board Secretariat and the AV Group for a new collective agreement. The next bargaining session is scheduled for December 11-13, 2018.

On behalf of the NCR Regional Executive and National Capital Regional Office staff we would like to invite all NCR Stewards and Branch Executives to an “Open House – Meet and Greet” to start off the year in 2019.

The OSFI Collective Agreement was signed by the employer and Institute representatives on November 1, 2018. The new agreement will be posted on the PIPSC website shortly.

The AGM will address the business of the SP Sub-Group; encourage discussion of union issues between members, the SP Sub-Group Executive, and Stewards in a relaxed atmosphere.

Following the close of nominations on October 19, 2018, the following members expressed their willingness to serve as representatives on the CFIA-VM Group Executive. The term of office for the members elected to the CFIA-VM Group Executive shall be two (2) years.

"Surveys matter. Partnerships matter. Relationships matter." Debi Daviau, PIPSC President At the 99th AGM, Debi Daviau addressed the delegates, recapping the past year’s accomplishments and touching on the AGM theme “Crossroads.”

"Never underestimate the motivation of the forces that are fighting our unions." Steven Kreisberg, AFSCME The theme of the 99th AGM was “Crossroads,” alluding to the choice that lies before PIPSC and the labour movement. 

This is your voter’s kit for the election of members to the Research (RE) Group Executive for a two (2) year term - beginning on the day of the RE Annual General Meeting to be held in May or June 2019.

Le sous-groupe CS Saguenay Lac-St-Jean/Côte Nord vous invite à un 5 à 7 qui aura lieu le mercredi 14 novembre 2018 à la Microbrasserie HopEra, 2377 rue St-Dominique, Jonquière.

Christmas is coming! Time for family, friends, co-workers and PIPSC! It has been a busy year for everyone and we would like to take a break and join together for a Brunch at the Mandarin Restaurant.

This message is to invite interested employees who are members of PIPSC to submit a letter of interest if you would like to be considered for a position on the PIPSC National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Consultation Team.

Join us for the NFB Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, December 6 in the Pierre Perrault Theatre of the NFB, 3155 Côte-de-Liesse, Montreal.

Recently, a “non-bargaining committee member” sent out an unsolicited e-mail to our CO members, our AV Group Executive, our AV Group Bargaining Team and PIPSC Staff.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Iris Craig November 4, 2018.  One of the Institute’s longest-serving Presidents, Iris Craig was first elected President on January 1, 1986 and retired on December 31, 1993. At that time, PIPSC represented 34,000 members under 52 separate occupational groups under 13 different employers.

Vancouver Branch – Your Pension PlanThursday 15 November, 2018 The Executive of Vancouver Branch presents: Your Pension Plan and Retirement Information Session Two Sessions will take place in the late afternoon of Nov 15th. Topic: Your plan plus when and how to start planning your retirement

NOTICE OF BCFNHA AGM BCFNHA Members are invited and encouraged to attend the BCFNHA PIPSC Group  Annual General meeting  Date:  Thursday, November 22, 2018 Time:  6pm (PST)- Refreshments; 6:45pm AGM BCFNHA GROUP-PIPSC

You and your spouse are cordially invited to attend and participate in a pension information presentation delivered by our PIPSC Pension & Benefits Officer from the National Office in Ottawa. This session includes a complimentary light lunch or dinner (depending on which session you attend. Sponsored by PIPSC.

Extraordinary Information Session for new PIPSC members’ ≤ 5 years in the public service. The executives of Health Canada Branch invites you an extraordinary information session.

Advance nominations are now being accepted by the elections committee. Nominations will also be accepted during the Annual General Meeting prior to voting. The election will be held during the Annual General Meeting.

To celebrate the holiday season, PIPSC Calgary Branch invites its members to meet and greet other branch members.

You are invited to attend the Portage CS Sub-group Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at Bistro Epicure, 80 Promenade du Portage.

Negotiations started on September 25 to September 27, 2018, between the Treasury Board Secretariat and the AV Group for a new collective agreement.

The Interim executives invite you to attend the upcoming AGM for the RE NCR_AAFC Sub Group to elect our formal executives.

The AV Group Bargaining Committee is requesting information from our members (AU-CO-PG), who currently pay membership or registration fees to an organization or governing body when the payment of such fees is a requirement for the continuation of the performance of the duties of the employee’s position, to respond to this survey.

The first face-to-face bargaining session took place September 25-27, 2018. The next bargaining session is scheduled for December 11-13, 2018. Please find the proposals that were exchanged attached.

The positions of Vice-President and Treasurer are open for re-election. The term of office is 2 years.

The terms for all Board members begin January 1, 2019 and end December 31, 2021.

Members of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) on November 3 concluded their Annual General Meeting, and weeks of voting, by announcing the re-election of Debi Daviau as PIPSC President for a further three-year term.

All the positions are for three-year (3) terms beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2021.

President Debi Daviau gave a vibrant bilingual address. Of the many accomplishments over the past year, many were the result of long-term planning and many were the result of vital relationships built and maintained over time, and strengthened by both setbacks and success.

The Halifax Office of The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, along with the Atlantic Regional Executive and Halifax and DND Halifax Branches Cordially Invite You to Our SEASONAL SOCIAL

Members of the Bargaining Team for the SH Group met with the employer October 30 and 31, 2018 for the beginning of collective agreement negotiations.

Your 9th Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 22nd 2018 beginning at 5:30 PM.

You are invited to attend the NCR PIPSC PSPC Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held on Wednesday November 21, 2018, from 5:30 pm to 8;00 pm at the Montgomery Branch Legion, 330 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario.

Recently on October 17th, 2018, I had the chance to come out to Halifax to chair a Special AGM, along with AV Group President and Bargaining Chair Peter Gabriel and PIPSC A/Vice-President Nancy McCune.