Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), for the Research (RE) group. Upon ratification, the agreement would apply to approximately 3,000 members located across the country. The research community plays an important role in advancing the knowledge that underpins the Government of Canada's programs and services for Canadians.
The 4-year tentative agreement, expiring on September 30th, 2026, would provide general economic increases as well as other improvements for employees, including a one-time allowance of $2,500 and new leave for traditional Indigenous practices. This tentative agreement is in line with the established pattern reflected in other settlements reached during this round of negotiations.
In May 2023, bargaining teams for PIPSC and the Government of Canada also reached a tentative settlement at the PIPSC Central Table on key items common to all 6 bargaining units. Items agreed to will come into force once each individual collective agreement is signed.
To date, the Government of Canada has reached tentative agreements with 14 bargaining units covering approximately 76% of the collective bargaining population in the core public administration.
