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January 2022
Hello members, happy new year. I hope you were all able to spend time with family and friends over the holidays and spend some time for yourselves....
Pay Equity Committee
During a press release In July 2021, the Canadian government announced that the Pay Equity Act would come into effect in August 2021. The associated...
New contract awarded to administer the PSHCP
The Government of Canada has awarded a new contract for the administration of the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) to the Canada Life...
Office Closure 2021
Please note the RCEA office will be closed during the holiday season from December 24 to January 3. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 4. In case of...
Season’s Greetings
May you and your loved ones have a healthy and safe holiday season. The RCEA wishes you the best in 2022.
Phoenix general damages now open to retired and former RCEA members
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pay/phoenix-pay-system/phoenix/claim-damages-caused-phoenix-payment-equivalent-leave.html#t...
Revised PSOHP Guidance – A Statement from the President of Treasury Board, Mona Fortier
The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, made the following statement today further to the evolving public health situation and...
The Health, Safety and Environment branch is looking for volunteers to participate in the review and update of the NRC Directive on confined space entry
The Health, Safety and Environment branch is looking for volunteers to participate in the review and update of the NRC Directive on confined space...
Annual General Meeting Recording
Thank you to all our members who joined us on November 16th for the RCEA Annual General Meeting. For those who were unable to attend, or who would...
The RCEA recognizes Remembrance Day, November 11
On this day, we honour those who have fought for our country and our freedom. The Red Poppy The familiar symbol of the poppy owes much of its fame...
FAQ on Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the National Research Council
Vaccination and Covid-19 Under what Authority can NRC Impose this policy? All NRC Collective Agreements contain an Article on Management Rights....
Annual General Meeting
The virtual meeting will be broadcast live by Baldwin Audio/Visual via Video Link Only: https://collaboratevideo.net/RCEA-AECR-2021/ Simultaneous...
NRC’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy
Yesterday, NRC President Iain Stewart, announced NRC’s Policy on Mandatory Vaccinations. As expected, it closely mirrors the Policy already in...
Vaccine Mandate for the Federal Public Service
The Federal Government recently announced its Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Service. NRC will be implementing an identical...
Update on payment to employees for Phoenix damages
A message from Amy Campbell, Director Labour Relations and Compensation Services: As you may know, current employees represented by a bargaining...
Vaccine Mandate for the Federal Public Service
The RCEA is aware of the recent statements by Prime Minister Trudeau regarding a required vaccine mandate for the federal public service. The RCEA...
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