It is with a profound sense of sorrow and regret that the Institute informs you of the passing of our friend and colleague, Mr. Arthur Etkin.   Mr. Etkin passed away on January 21, 2018. His commitment to Institute members was deep and unwavering. He will be missed. We will remember him with respect and gratitude.

Mr. Etkin served on the PIPSC Board of Directors from 1981 to 1999.

Due to logistical issues, we will not be returning to the bargaining table January 9-10, 2018. We are now scheduled to return to the bargaining table, on yet confirmed days, in February 2018.

We will keep you informed of further developments.

Your Bargaining Team

Your Bargaining Team met with the CFIA on December 19-21, 2017 and January 16-19, 2018, with some sessions lasting past midnight in order to push for a fair deal. We are pleased to announce that with the assistance of a mediator from the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Board, we’ve reached a mutual agreement to conclude this round of bargaining.