Chalk River Professional Employees Group (CRPEG)

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

Author: crpegadmin

  • CRPEG Members At Large

    The CRPEG Executive would like to welcome three new Members at Large.   The Executive appoints Members at Large to participate in Executive meetings and discussions in a non-voting capacity.  This provides members the opportunity to be more engaged in Executive and Steward activities to support the membership.

    New Members at Large:

    • Matt Crowe
    • Bill Visneski
    • David Wang

    CRPEG Executive
    Working Together For The Public Good

    President Vince Frisina (DN-44946)
    Vice President Jonathan Fitzpatrick (DN-44067)
    Chief Steward Wade Mayo (DN-43755)
    Treasurer Kristine Drew (DN-45252)
    Secretary Raghu Rao (DN-44500)
    PIPSC Relations Henrik Andersen (DN-44227)
    Negotiations Noel Harrison (DN-46529)
    Communications Joe Magill (DN-46886)
    Special Assignments John Montin (DN-46339)
    Member at Large Matt Crowe (DN-43659)
    Member at Large William Visneski (DN-46327)
    Member at Large David Wang (DN-46590)

    CRPEG Stewards:

    Trevor Dykman (DN-43110)
    Phyllis Heeney (DN-46899)
    Pankaj Panchal (DN-46655)
    Bill Richmond (DN-43860)
    Curtis Russell (DN-46759)
    Jonathan Williams (DN-43051)
     Note:  All members of the Executive and Members at Large are also CRPEG Stewards.

  • New CRPEG Website

    CRPEG has switched to a new service provider and changed its web site.  The new web site uses open source blogging software available at WordPress.org.  We hope you like the new look and feel of the web site.

    The website address remains the same – www.crpeg.ca.  Comments and suggestions about the web site can be emailed to crpeg@crpeg.ca or the webmaster Bill Richmond at DN 43860.

  • Letter From PSAC to PIPSC

    PIPSC, our parent union, recently received the following thank you letter from PSAC (Public Service Alliance of Canada) for relocating the PIPSC AGM to the National Capital Region from St. John’s.

  • Official Signing of CRPEG Collective Agreement

    The CRPEG Collective Agreement for 2011 July 01 to 2014 June 30 was officially signed in a ceremony held at CRL yesterday afternoon.

    The agreement is now available on myAECL at under “Employee Central”, “Employee Relations”, “Chalk River Professional Employees Group”.  The link from crpeg.ca (from the black menu bar – under “Documents”, “CRPEG Contract”) will be updated shortly.

    Pocket size copies of the contract will be distributed to the membership in the future.

    We would like to take this opportunity to again thank PIPSC for their support through the negotiation process, especially Jamie Dunn (PIPSC Negotiator), Pippa Gherson (PIPSC Research Officer) and Gary Corbett (PIPSC President).

    Large Format
    CRPEG Agreement Signing Ceremony – Union and Company Negotiators
    In the photo are:
    Seated (left to right): Brock Sanderson, Gary Corbett, Jamie Dunn
    Standing (left to right): Sarah Epps, Colette Taylor, Henrik Andersen, John Montin, Vince Frisina, Pippa Gherson, John Felix, Raghu Rao, Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Kristine Drew, Noel Harrison
    Missing: Gary Adams, Joe Magill, Wade Mayo, Margaret Thurner
    CRPEG and PIPSC Officials At Signing Ceremony
    Left to right:
    Henrik Andersen, Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Jamie Dunn, John Montin, Raghu Rao, Vince Frisina, Gary Corbett, Pippa Gherson, Kristine Drew, Noel Harrison
    Missing: Joe Magill, Wade Mayo
    AECL’s Brock Sanderson and PIPSC President Gary Corbett Arm Wrestling
    On the left – Brock Sanderson
    On the right – Gary Corbett

    CRPEG Executive
    Working Together For The Public Good

    President Vince Frisina (DN-44946)
    Vice President Jonathan Fitzpatrick (DN-44067)
    Chief Steward Wade Mayo (DN-43755)
    Treasurer Kristine Drew (DN-45252)
    Secretary Raghu Rao (DN-44500)
    PIPSC Relations Henrik Andersen (DN-44227)
    Negotiations Noel Harrison (DN-46529)
    Communications Joe Magill (DN-46886)
    Special Assignments John Montin (DN-46339)


  • Annual General Meeting & New Executive

    Many thanks to all the CRPEG members who attended last night’s AGM.

    There was excellent participation and discussion on a wide variety of topics including the CRPEG Scholarship, Proposed Changes to the Engineering Act, Voluntary Termination Package, and Proposed Changes to the Public Service Superannuation Act.

    Our thanks also goes to Tim Sykes for his contributions as the Nominations Chair and conducting the Election of Officers.

    You will be seeing more of the CRPEG logo as attendees to the AGM received hats and scarves to promote union solidarity in the workplace.

    The CRPEG Executive for 2013 is:

    President Vince Frisina (DN-44946)
    Vice President Jonathan Fitzpatrick (DN-44067)
    Chief Steward Wade Mayo (DN-43755)
    Treasurer Kristine Drew (DN-45252)
    Secretary Raghu Rao (DN-44500)
    PIPSC Relations Henrik Andersen (DN-44227)
    Negotiations Noel Harrison (DN-46529)
    Communications Joe Magill (DN-46886)
    Special Assignments John Montin (DN-46339)

    CRPEG Executive
    Working Together For The Public Good 

    The Executive Page (accessed from the black menu under the CRPEG logo) has been updated with the 2013 executive.  CRPEG stewards are also listed at this location.

     

  • Reminder of the CRPEG and Chalk River Branch Annual General Meetings 2012 October 24

    This is a reminder of the CRPEG and Chalk River Branch AGMs on Wednesday 2012 October 24 at the Chalk River Lions Hall. The hall will open at 5:00 pm and the meeting will commence at 5:30 pm.

    Tim Sykes is the Chair of the Nominations Committee. Please contact Tim if you are interested in running for a position on the CRPEG Executive.

    The CRPEG Executive is proposing that the Group and Branch AGMs be conducted simultaneously to the following agenda.

    AGENDA:

    • Approval of Agenda
    • Approval of Previous Minutes
    • President’s Message
    • Treasurer’s Report
    • Old Business
    • Election of CRPEG Officers
    • Motion on Election of CRB Officers – CRPEG Executive be appointed as the Chalk River Branch Executive
    • Collective Bargaining Update
    • New Business – Open discussion on issues/concerns of the membership

    Here are links to the previous AGM minutes, financial statements, and proposed budgets. Members are encouraged to bring their own copy of the documents when they attend since hard copies will not be provided at the meeting.

    CRPEG Executive
    Working Together For The Public Good

    CRPEG Executive:

    President Vince Frisina (DN-44946)
    Vice President (acting) Jonathan Fitzpatrick (DN-44067)
    Chief Steward Wade Mayo (DN-43755)
    Treasurer Raghu Rao (DN-44500)
    Secretary Noel Harrison (DN-46529)
    PIPSC Relations Henrik Andersen (DN-44227)
    Negotiations Jonathan Fitzpatrick (DN-44067)
    Communications Joe Magill (DN-46886)
    Special Assignments John Montin (DN-46339)

    Member at Large Kristine Drew (DN-44152)

    CRPEG Stewards:

    Matt Crowe (DN-43659)
    Trevor Dykman (DN-43110)
    Phyllis Heeney (DN-46899)
    Pankaj Panchal (DN-46655)
    Bill Richmond (DN-43860)
    Curtis Russell (DN-46759)
    William Visneski (DN-46327)
    David Wang (DN-46590)
    Jonathan Williams (DN-43051)

  • Announcement of 2012 Annual General Meetings

    Announcement of AGMs:

    The CRPEG and Chalk River Branch Annual General Meetings (AGMs) will be held on Wednesday 2012 October 24 at the Chalk River Lions Hall. The hall will open at 5:00 pm and the meeting will commence at 5:30 pm.

    Tim Sykes is the Chair of the Nominations Committee. Please contact Tim if you are interested in running for a position on the CRPEG Executive.

    The CRPEG Executive is proposing that the Group and Branch AGMs be conducted simultaneously to the following agenda. The Minutes of Meeting and Financial Statements will follow in a separate e-mail.

    AGENDA:

    • Approval of Agenda
    • Approval of Previous Minutes
    • President’s Message
    • Treasurer’s Report
    • Old Business
    • Election of CRPEG Officers
    • Motion on Election of CRB Officers – CRPEG Executive be appointed as the Chalk River Branch Executive
    • Collective Bargaining Update
    • New Business – Open discussion on issues/concerns of the membership

    CRPEG Executive
    Working Together For The Public Good

    CRPEG Executive:

    President Vince Frisina (DN-44946)
    Vice President (acting) Jonathan Fitzpatrick (DN-44067)
    Chief Steward Wade Mayo (DN-43755)
    Treasurer Raghu Rao (DN-44500)
    Secretary Noel Harrison (DN-46529)
    PIPSC Relations Henrik Andersen (DN-44227)
    Negotiations Jonathan Fitzpatrick (DN-44067)
    Communications Joe Magill (DN-46886)
    Special Assignments John Montin (DN-46339)

    Member at Large Kristine Drew (DN-44152)

    CRPEG Stewards:

    Matt Crowe (DN-43659)
    Trevor Dykman (DN-43110)
    Phyllis Heeney (DN-46899)
    Pankaj Panchal (DN-46655)
    Bill Richmond (DN-43860)
    Curtis Russell (DN-46759)
    William Visneski (DN-46327)
    David Wang (DN-46590)
    Jonathan Williams (DN-43051)

  • 2012 CRPEG Scholarship Winner

    CRPEG Executive is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s CRPEG Scholarship is Ewan Craig from Mackenzie Community School in Deep River.  The value of the scholarship is $3000.

    Congratulations to Ewan, and we wish him all the best in his studies in Modern Languages at Laurentian University.

    Thanks again goes to the CRPEG Scholarship Committee members, Heather Chaput, Peter Poruks and Paul Jones, for their work and dedication in making this year’s scholarship selection.

    CRPEG Executive
    Working Together For The Public Good

  • Negotiations Update

    The CRPEG membership ratified the tentative agreement that was reached on July 12th.  See this link for further information.

    The CRPEG Executive would like to thank Jamie Dunn (PIPSC negotiator) for his excellent leadership and guidance throughout negotiations, the CRPEG negotiating team for all of their hard work and long hours, and PIPSC for their support with the information picket, media releases and sponsoring the BBQ.

    Thank you to the Organizing Committee and many volunteers who put on the BBQ last night, everything was excellent.

    Thank you to Gary Corbett (PIPSC President), Debi Daviau (PIPSC Vice-President), and John Courtney (PIPSC NCR Director) for joining us at the ratification meeting.  Your presence was greatly appreciated.

    Finally, thanks go to our members for their patience and understanding throughout this long negotiations round, and for their overwhelming support given to the Executive to achieve a settlement.