Chalk River Professional Employees Group (CRPEG)

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

Ratification results – We have a deal!

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Dear CRPEG Members,

Your ratification vote has concluded, and you have voted to accept the tentative agreement.

Thank you to every member who participated in this democratic process. Your voice has been heard, and your decision will bring this historic labour dispute to a successful conclusion.

What this means

  • the tentative agreement is now ratified and will be implemented
  • strike action ends immediately
  • you will return to work with gains achieved through your solidarity and determination
  • vacation leave remains fully reinstated with no discipline for members affected by CNL’s cancellation

The gains you secured

Through your strength and unity, you achieved:

  • $2 million increase to company-wide benefits program (benefiting all CNL employees)
  • $1,700 lump sum payment to every CRPEG member
  • 10.5% salary increases over 3 years with improved distribution:
    • 4.0% in 2024, 
    • 4.0% in 2025, and
    • 2.5% in 2026
  • reduced salary progression steps and increased minimum salary scale
  • maintained professional office space entitlements

Your historic achievement

You made history as the first PIPSC group to go on strike in over 30 years. Your courage, solidarity, and professionalism throughout this dispute – despite facing surveillance, intimidation, and retaliation from CNL – demonstrates the power of workers standing together.

The 5 days of selective strike action proved the critical importance of your work and forced CNL to improve their offer. You showed that when professional workers unite, all workers can advance.

Solidarity matters

To every member who picketed at 5:00 AM, who stood strong despite pressure, who supported each other through difficult times – this victory belongs to all of you. You’ve shown that solidarity works, that professional workers deserve respect, and that standing together makes us stronger.

The fight for accountability continues

Our unfair labour practice complaint regarding CNL’s vacation cancellation continues through the Canada Industrial Relations Board. We will hold CNL accountable for their violations. 

PIPSC President Sean O’Reilly and I will also be meeting with the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, to address key issues that matter to CRPEG members. This meeting is a direct outcome of our recent strike action and the PIPSC petition.

Your bargaining and engagement teams are proud to have represented you throughout this historic dispute, and we will continue to safeguard your rights to a safe and fair workplace. 

In solidarity,

The CRPEG Bargaining and Engagement Teams, PIPSC

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