Archive for Computer Systems
The 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.
Read MoreThe RCEA has been told that employees have received their retroactive pay for the various bargaining units. If you have not yet received your retroactive pay, please contact your pay advisor. This pay is based on the economic increases awarded by the Arbitration Boards.
Read MoreThe RCEA attempted to set up seminars for other locations across Canada, via video or call in conference sessions, but for many reasons it could not be worked out because of legal and logistic reasons. Session presenters, who are not licensed in select provinces, legally could not hold sessions in those provinces. If you have any questions regarding your severance you are welcome to contact the RCEA, or your pay and benefits contact at NRC. An information package from NRC will be sent to your home address so please make…
Read MoreSummary of AD, AS, CS and PG Arbitral Award, 9 June 2014
Read More4 June 2014 – The AD, AS, CS and PG Groups Arbitral Award was issued on June 3, 2014. It is posted here. This award is final and binding. All changes to the various collective agreements are contained in the Award. Because of this, there is no requirement to sign a new collective agreement. NRC has 90 days, from June 3, 2014, to implement the new collective agreement. A summary of the changes will be posted shortly. The RCEA is planning on holding an information session on the application of the new severance…
Read MoreThe arbitration hearing took place on March 17, 2014. The Board will consider all representations and arguments and will render a written decision. The RCEA does not know how long this will take. Once the decision is rendered, it is final and binding. NRC will then have 90 days to implement the terms of the new agreement. One of the employer’s demands is to eliminate the accumulation of voluntary severance. Should the employer’s demand be accepted by the Arbitration Board, employees will have 3 options: cash out their accumulated severance…
Read MoreRCEA Brief_AD_AS_CS_PG NRC Arbitration Brief AD AS PG CS
Read MoreArbitration Board members: Mr. Ian Mackenzie, Chairperson representing the PSLRB Mr. Georges Nadeau representing the RCEA (the Bargaining Agent) Mr. Guy Lauzé representing the NRC (the Employer) * * * * * * * * * Administrative Services (AS), Administrative Support (AD), Purchasing and Supply (PG) and Computer Systems Administration (CS) groups: Date: March 17-18, 2014 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: 240 Sparks Street C.D. Howe Building, Ottawa…
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