Operational
For the OP and CS groups, we anticipate beginning those negotiations in the Fall.
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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.
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 OP Arbitral Award, 6 June 2014
The OP Group Arbitral Award was issued on June 3, 2014. It is posted here. This award is final and binding. All changes to the agreement 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 pay provisions. This session will be recorded and posted.
Read More4 June 2014 – The OP Group Arbitral Award was issued on June 3, 2014. It is posted here. This award is final and binding. All changes to the agreement 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 pay provisions. This session will be recorded and posted.
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