RCEA Labour Relations The Research Council Employees’ Association (RCEA) is a Canada-wide certified bargaining agent for members in six groups and categories at the National Research Council (NRC). Our office is located in Ottawa, Ontario. Labour...
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Reminder : Public Service Dental Care Plan and the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan
Reminder: The COVID-19 temporary administrative measures for the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP) and the Pensioners' Dental Services Plan (PDSP) will end on March 31, 2023.
In Memoriam
It is with immense sadness that the RCEA heard of the tragic accident and fatality of one of our members this week. The RCEA staff, stewards and entire membership send our heartfelt condolences to Philippe Tremblay’s family and friends. If any...
Call for volunteers: Join your Collective Bargaining Committee
The RCEA has served Notice to Bargain for all 6 bargaining units. Although face to face bargaining has not yet started, it is important that committees be established. The RCEA is looking for volunteers to sit on all bargaining committees for the...
For Members
Many of you may have questions regarding the recent Return to Office (RTO) announcement by NRC (A common approach to hybrid work) sent to all staff Jan 16, 2023, from Iain Stewart, NRC President. It is the RCEA’s current understanding that, at...
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential assistance to employees who are experiencing personal problems through a process of assessment, referral, and follow-up counselling. Health Canada's Employee Assistance Services What is...
Needed: RCEA member volunteers for RCEA / NRC Working Groups for Health and Safety
A safe and healthy workplace requires participation on committees for reviewing and updating existing HSE policies. The Policy and Reporting team will be updating several programs and the RCEA is requesting interested RCEA members to participate. -...
RCEA Stewards
The RCEA is your union and represents over 1800 members, across Canada, in six bargaining units: AD, AS, CS, OP, PG, and TO. We represent over 1,800 NRC employees in six different bargaining units. We strive to provide the best negotiation,...
Season’s Greetings
Happy holidays! Best wishes for a healthy, happy, and peaceful new year from the RCEA National Office. -Cathie, Debbie, Laurette and Sumeeta
Common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service
Hello RCEA members, As you know, NRC President Iain Stewart sent out an announcement to all employees (December 15, 2022) regarding an updated return-to-work policy sent out to all departments by TBS...