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 Information Technology (IT) group. The IT group plays a critical role in the success of federal programs and services to the public and in advancing our digital agenda. Upon ratification, the agreement would apply to approximately 17,000 members across the country, as of 2021.
The 4-year tentative agreement, which would expire on December 21, 2025, would provide general economic increases that follow the established pattern in the federal public service as well as other improvements for employees, including expanded leave with pay for family-related responsibilities, new leave for traditional Indigenous practices and a one-time allowance of $2,500. The parties also agreed on the creation of a joint training and development fund for the IT community.
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 13 bargaining units covering approximately 75% of the collective bargaining population in the core public administration.
