Computer Systems
The Computer Systems (CS) collective agreement was signed March 5, 2018. Changes in the new agreement are effective this date. NRC has 120 days to implement the new collective agreement.
Read MoreI am pleased to report that new contracts have been ratified for the AD, AS, CS, and PG groups. It has been a longer than expected process, but worthwhile. As a result of your bargaining teams’ knowledge and expertise, group members have achieved major work and work-life balance benefits, without concessions. I would like to thank the membership for your patience, and thank the bargaining committees, teams and Joan Van Den Bergh for their tremendous dedication to the negotiation process.
– Cathie Fraser, RCEA President. …
Read MoreThe CS group has ratified the tentative agreement. We have notified NRC. NRC must now begin its own approval process. We do not know how long this will take, but we will continue to provide updates.
Read MoreOn November 20, 2017, a tentative agreement was reached for the CS group. Ratification packages will be sent out shortly to all members. …
Read MoreCS and OP
No news at this time. We anticipate that once the above groups are completed, we will likely enter into an expedited process for the CS Group and a more traditional process for the OP Group.
Read MoreFor the OP and CS groups, we anticipate beginning those negotiations in the Fall.
Read MoreCS Group
The core public service group has reached a settlement with Treasury Board. We will be scheduling a meeting with the RCEA CS bargaining committee shortly.
Read MoreThe RCEA is looking for volunteers to sit on the bargaining committees for the AD, AS, CS, OP and PG groups. Members at any locations across Canada are welcome. If you are interested, please contact joan@rcea.ca. These committees meet to prepare and finalize demands. These meetings take place over the lunch hour, Eastern Standard Time. Bargaining teams are selected from these committees. Bargaining normally takes place during working hours. Please participate.
Read MoreThere is no news to report on bargaining. The RCEA and NRC have not yet been to the table for any of the groups. Bargaining is taking place between Treasury Board and the unions representing …
Read MoreOn December 12, 2014 the RCEA served NRC with a “Notice to Bargain” letter. The RCEA has received acknowledgement from both NRC and the PSLRB on December 16th and 19th respectively.
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