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Complimentary Ice Cream and Bargaining Update Information for AU-CO-PG members!  

Across the country PIPSC members have been participating in Pride Parades as allies and members of LGBTQ2+ communities.

The Ottawa West Branch (OWB) and the AFS NCR-IT Fitzgerald Sub Group are jointly hosting a coffee break for our members to celebrate Labour Day.  This event is for all CS (SSC) and AFS (CRA) members at the Fitzgerald campus.

The Northern New Brunswick Branch invite you to lunch at Pizza Delight and a Titan hockey game on Thursday, September 20th, 2018.

OTTAWA, August 30, 2018 – What’s a “reasonable time to wait for a replacement to the Phoenix pay system to be implemented”?

Collective bargaining update: I am pleased to report that the last round of collective bargaining has now concluded with the signing of the Collective Agreement on August 9, 2018.  NRC now has 120 days to implement the changes including issuing retroactive pay and updating salary rates.

Notice of SUN-RT AGM Tuesday September 11th Therapist Work RoomTG118 Two Sessions: 12:30-1 and 1:30-2 Lunch provided, but please bring your own drinks Agenda: TBA

As most of you are aware, our collective agreement expires on 30 September 2018.

A new Bargaining Protocol has just been signed between the Institute and the Treasury Board.

Health Canada Consultation Team calls all IMGs (Foreign trained medical doctors) working in HC- HPFB to a town hall to discuss: “The future of IMGs in the public service”

The NCR Young Professional Committee would like to invite you to presentation at the Red Lion regarding the new Employee Wellness Support Program (EWSP).

The Vancouver Branch is happy to invite you to a multi union event at the PNE this year! Join the Vancouver & District Labour Council, Monday, September 3, 2018, for a multi union rally at 10 am at the Pacific Coliseum.

PIPSC is selecting a President of Consultation for the VAC National Consultation Team (NCT). The term of the President will be for two years and the duties are outlined in the PIPSC Policy on Union-Management Relations: Consultation and Co-development. Applicants must also be free to travel to Ottawa as required if residing outside of the National Capital Region.

PIPSC Regina Branch Executive will be participating in the Labour Day Family Picnic on the grounds of the Regina Legislative Building.  

For the first time, the PIPSC STATCAN CS Subgroup is organizing an afternoon of free bowling for CS SUBGROUP members at Statistics Canada and their families. There will be bowling and a pop supplied.

Your Bargaining Team is pleased to inform you that CFIA IN and PIPSC signed the new collective agreement on August 21, 2018 covering the period of June 1, 2014 through to May 31, 2018.

The Ottawa East Branch (OEB)* is pleased to host an English session for our members by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Under the terms of the AFS Collective Agreement, the Agency has 150 days from the March 29, 2018 signing date for implementation. This 150 day period expired on August 26th.

OCB Branch Members – Summer Barbeque Picnic Event All OCB members are cordially invited by the OCB Executive to join us for a Barbeque. WHEN: September 20, 2018 WHERE: Morguard Property, 333 Laurier Street, Ottawa

ROLL CALL AGENDA Approval of minutes from 2017 meeting Approval of agenda for 2018 meeting REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT – Ryan Studinski ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT – Paule Charland, Treasurer NEW BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS M

The eNgineering, aRchitecture and Land Survey (NR) Group is inviting Regular Members to participate in a 1 day Bargaining Conference, whereby NR Group members meet formally to discuss our upcoming round of bargaining.

Invitation to a Networking Event for all PIPSC AV NCR Stewards

The London AFS Subgroup was deeply saddened by the loss of one of our treasured AFS Sub-Group stewards, Ms. Connie Lindsay.

The SP Subgroup executive would like to invite all members to a lunch and learn on September 19, 2018. The topic will be the proposed Employee Wellness and Support Program (EWSP) which is the proposed replacement for our current sick leave program.

Meet other professionals working in the Okanagan Region; Participate in the business of the Okanagan Branch AGM; Hear PIPSC executives provide updates on bargaining issues, current National and Regional issues affecting our members, Door prizes for members

My name is Linda Howes.  As of June 1, 2018, I am your Prairie/NWT Representative on the National Executive of the Audit, Commerce and Purchasing Group (AV), representing AU-CO-PG Classification members within the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC).

First, if you read this notice on our subgroup webpage and have not received an email about it from mail_courriel@pipsc.ca then it means that you are not receiving communication such as the NR bargaining survey. Please update your contact on http://www.pipsc.ca/member-tools/change-of-address

An equity analysis of the SP Group’s collective agreement identified part-time members as potentially experiencing work- and union-related issues differently from full-time members. As a result, the bargaining team is seeking to get feedback from members who work part-time.

I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Statistics Canada National Consultation Team, to extend our wishes for a happy and healthy summer.

Your Collective Agreement expires on September 30, 2018. Following is a confidential bargaining questionnaire to assist in formulating the issues to be addressed during the current round of Negotiations. 

Invitation to a Lunch and Learn event on the Employee Wellness and Support Program (EWSP)

Following the ratification of the tentative agreement, we’ve been working hard over the summer to finalize your contract.  The CFIA during this time had to obtain Governor in Council (Cabinet) approval, followed by translation and thorough review of the text by both parties. 

Following the ratification by RO RCO members on June 8, 2018 a flurry of activity has been happening over the summer with your contract.  The NRC during this time had to obtain Governor in Council (Cabinet) approval, followed by translation and thorough review of the text by both parties. 

We are pleased to advise that an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Training session is being offered on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, B.C. The OHS Training session will be one day, starting at 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.  All participants are required to attend the full day.

Canadians who think it’s easier for the rich and corporations to avoid paying taxes have compelling new evidence to support their suspicions. Nine out of 10 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax professionals surveyed by PIPSC agree “it is easier for corporations and wealthy individuals to evade and/or avoid tax responsibilities than it is for average Canadians.” That’s even more than the 79% of Canadians who agreed with the same statement in an Environics Research poll.

Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the union movement, specifically the eight hour work day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.