Chalk River Professional Employees Group (CRPEG)

A group of The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)

Month: May 2025

  • CRPEG Negotiations and Strike Update : Tuesday 27, 2025

    Hello CRPEG Members,

    On May 26, the CRPEG bargaining team and the engagement (strike) team, 18 CRPEG members were on strike and did not report to work as normal. Thank you to all of the members who participated in work-to-rule. We have sent out FAQ for your reference to your private email. We have also provided you document with more information on offers exchanged.

    If you would like to volunteer to participate in striking by picketing, please e-mail crpeg_negotiations@pipsc.ca with the subject line ‘PICKETING – PREFERRED DATE’ and we will provide you with more information.

    We are looking for the following supplies to borrow from the membership: collapsible wagons/carts, extension cords, plastic bins, portable battery charges, coolers, folding tables, garbage bins, pop-up canopy, tarps (10×10), water cooler, and coffee maker. If you have any items to lend, please e-mail crpeg_negotiations@pipsc.ca with the subject line ‘SUPPLIES’ and we will reach out to you.

    There is more ways then one to strike. Please check your email for further information. Please use the following survey to update your personal contact information: https://crpeg.ca/lime/index.php/784493 if you are not receiving emails.

    CRPEG

  • CRPEG Negotiations and Strike Update : Monday 26, 2025

    Hello CRPEG Members, 

    Please report to work as normal on Monday, May 26 and follow the directions for work-to-rule job action. If you are selected to participate in a rotating strike you will be contacted separately and with 48 hr notice. Please continue to monitor your personal and work emails for further updates, as we will be providing daily updates.

    Thank you for your cooperation, 

    CRPEG

  • CRPEG Negotiations and Strike Update : Friday May 23rd

    The union and company met over the course of the last three days (May 20-22) with the assistance of a mediator appointed by the Minister of Labour. We thank Mr. Lalonde for his services. He will remain available if the company and the union need his services in the future.

    We have maintained our position on economic (scale) adjustment, benefits, office space, 4×10 working arrangements, and sick leave.  While both parties moved closer, we were unable to reach a tentative agreement by the end of day on May 22.

    CRPEG has served notice of strike to CNL, in accordance with the Canadian Labour Code.

    CRPEG strike activities will commence on Monday, May 26th.  Further details of the strike activities, as well as the FAQ, will be sent to your personal email address you have provided to CRPEG.

    In solidarity,

    CRPEG Bargaining Team

  • CRPEG Negotiations and Strike Update Meeting: May 22

    CRPEG members, 

    As you are aware, your bargaining team is currently in negotiations which will conclude May 22. This meeting will provide an overview of the results of this final round of negotiations and what to expect moving forward. 

    There will be one session starting at 6:00 pm on Thursday May 22, 2025. The update, including next steps is expected to take around half an hour, with plenty of time (1 hr) for questions and answers.

    For those wishing to join us in person, please join us at the Chalk River Lions Hall. Doors will be open starting at 5:30 pm. We will provide pizza and refreshments. 

    For those wishing to join us online, please register as soon as possible using the following link: https://pipsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F1cw6rYSSMm1BzyMdKFdWw

    We’re looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.

    Curtis Russell

    Communications Officer, CRPEG

  • Personal E-Mail Address for CRPEG communication in case of Strike

    Hello CRPEG Members,

    CRPEG negotiation team is requesting you to provide personal contact information in case of a strike.

    If we don’t have your email on file, please use the following survey to update your personal contact information: https://crpeg.ca/lime/index.php/784493.

    Please do so immediately, it is vital that we have a way to contact you during a strike because you will not have access to the company email system!

    CRPEG Negotiation Team