The “Holland Cross Debates” sessions are intended to offer an open discussion with some PIPSC officials about key issues in the collective bargaining and other career related issues.
Published on 7 February 2018
Further to our last bargaining update, we would like to inform you that Mr. Dan Butler has been chosen as the conciliator and the hearing date has been set as March 29, 2018.
Published on 7 February 2018
The Prairie/NWT Regional Training Committee is very pleased to announce the 2018 Regional Labour School, consisting of 3 full days of instruction. Our training event will take place in Edmonton, from May 10 to 12 at the Matrix Hotel. Stewards are asked to select either Module 1 or Module 2, which will run concurrently.
Published on 7 February 2018
Fellow members,
Despite much public controversy surrounding it over the past few months, Bill C-27, which would make it easier for employers to convert existing employee Defined Benefit (or DB) pension plans to so-called Target Benefit (or TB) plans, remains at the First Reading stage in Parliament. That means it could still become law if nothing is done to stop it.
While it does not currently affect any PIPSC member under the Public Service Superannuation Act (PSSA), C-27 does affect other PIPSC members and sets a dangerous precedent for all Canadians. If its proposed sweeping changes take effect in one regulatory area, a powerful trend will be set in motion and pressure will increase to make changes in others.
It’s time to get this flawed piece of legislation off Parliament’s books once and for all. You can help! It is easy by joining the Institute’s ongoing campaign against C-27 and emailing your Member of Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance to let them know you oppose this dangerous Bill. Together, we can ensure the retirement security of all Canadians.
Better Together,
Greg Scriver
Board of Directors
Director, National Capital Region
Published on 7 February 2018
Notice of AGM, call for delegate applications and proposed amendments to SP Group constitution and by-laws
The 2018 SP Annual General Meeting (AGM), your forum to provide direction to your Executive, will be held in the National Capital Region on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at the Delta hotel, 101 Lyon street, Ottawa. In accordance with the group constitution, interested members are invited to apply to become voting delegates for the AGM. The Executive shall determine the selection of delegates.
Published on 6 February 2018
The AV Group National Executive held our recent executive meeting in Ottawa on Saturday January 27, and the main order of business was the voting selection of the Group Bargaining Team.
Published on 6 February 2018
The PIPSC DND Ottawa Gatineau Branch AGM was held 16 January 2018 at the Salon Royal in the Casino Lac Leamy.
Lynn Mayes was re-elected Vice President for an additional two (2) year term.
David Topp was acclaimed to continue to serve as the Secretary for an additional two (2) year term.
David Sutherland was re-elected Member at Large for an additional two (2) year term.
Kerry Leiba was elected Member at Large for a two (2) year term.
James Kuang was elected Member at Large for a two (2) year term.
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Published on 5 February 2018
Montreal City AFS Sub-Group 2018 Annual General Meeting
You are cordially invited to attend the Montreal City AFS Sub-Group’s AGM and the Montreal Center Branch on:
Friday, February 23rd, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
La Plaza – Salles de réception
420 Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal
Guest Speaker: Debi Daviau, PIPSC president, Yvon Brodeur, Quebec Region Director and Steve Parent, AFS Group Regional Representative
Important notes:
A meal will be provided to the first hundred (100) registered participants.
Published on 2 February 2018
Notice of the Halifax AV Sub-Group Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Published on 2 February 2018
It appears, from comments and questions raised by some members, that there is misunderstanding on how PIPSC operates. So I’d like to hereby clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Stewards, the Sub-Group and the Executive.
Published on 2 February 2018