We have good news! CRPEG has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories!
Just days ago, our nuclear scientists and engineers at Chalk River were on strike, fighting for fair compensation and the respect they deserve. Despite facing employer surveillance, intimidation tactics, anti-scab violations, and efforts to divide and undermine them, they remained strong and united – showing up for 5:00 AM picket lines, standing in solidarity through rotating strikes and work-to-rule actions, and placing trust in their bargaining and engagement teams.
Today, they have a tentative deal that includes meaningful gains that seemed impossible just weeks ago.
Your voice mattered
When we asked you to email Energy Minister Tim Hodgson about the CRPEG dispute, you answered the call. Over 1,300 PIPSC members like you took action, sending powerful messages demanding government intervention to support workers against a foreign-owned contractor eroding labour standards at our national nuclear facilities.
The impact was immediate and dramatic. That influx of emails from concerned Canadians resulted in Minister Hodgson’s chief of staff calling PIPSC President Sean O’Reilly, asking for 30 minutes of his time.
Your collective voice cut through the noise and got the attention of the highest levels of government.
Union Strong
The CRPEG dispute shows us the power of unions, and what can be achieved when members are engaged and get involved in bargaining – stronger contracts, better outcomes, and the strength to stand up to intractable employers that try to divide us. Things that are impossible to achieve alone.
Collective labour action turns our shared frustrations into meaningful change, proving that solidarity isn't just powerful – it's essential.
To every member who sent an email, shared a post, or showed solidarity with CRPEG – thank you. Whether it's supporting striking members, contacting ministers, or standing up for worker rights in your own workplace – solidarity matters.
This is the power of organized labour. This is what solidarity looks like. This is what we can achieve together.
Keep an eye out for more opportunities to take action on our issues. When we ask for your voice again, remember this moment – remember that your action makes a real difference in the lives of working people across Canada.
