Operational
The Operational (OP) collective agreement was signed May 23, 2018. Changes in the new agreement are effective this date. NRC has 120 days to implement the new collective agreement.
The OP 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 January 25, 2018, a tentative agreement was reached for the Operational (OP) group. Ratification packages will be sent out (via NRC interoffice mail and Canada Post) 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 MoreOP Group
Once we have a clearer idea of where things are going with the above groups, another meeting with the OP bargaining committee will be scheduled.
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 May 14, 2015 the RCEA served NRC with a “Notice to Bargain” letter. The RCEA has received acknowledgement from both NRC and the PSLRB on May 19th and 20th 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.
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