Please take a few minutes to send an Email to key decision makers to support CRPEG members. See link below:

https://win.newmode.net/professionalinstituteofthepublicserviceofcanada/sendamessagetosupportafairandjustdealforcrpeg

Thank you,

CRPEG

PIPSC is organizing rally in Ottawa ( June 26 from 12 PM to 1 PM) to show support for CRPEG. The Rally will be at NRcan Headquarters. We need to let the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources that CRPEG members deserve a fair deal.

Sign Up using the link below.

PIPSC Ottawa Rally

If you are interested in joining Picket lines as a volunteer or if you have questions please email us at crpeg_negotiations@pipsc.ca.

Thank you,

CRPEG Executives

CRPEG members reject CNL settlement offer, strike action to continue

Members of the Chalk River Professional Employee Group (CRPEG)—represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC)—have voted to reject Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL) latest settlement offer following a three-day ratification vote that concluded Thursday at noon.

Following the vote results, PIPSC will serve notice to CNL that strike action will continue, with activities resuming Monday morning. The union will implement targeted strike action designed to maximize impact while working toward a fair agreement.

“Our members have spoken clearly through this democratic process,” said CRPEG Group President Jonathan Fitzpatrick. “We respect their decision and will continue working toward an agreement that properly recognizes the professional value of our nuclear scientists and engineers.”

CNL’s rejected proposal included limited changes from previous offers that members found inadequate. While the offer featured a small increase in benefits coverage and removed problematic language regarding direct negotiations with individual members, it did not provide the meaningful economic increases sought by members or substantial improvements to health and dental benefits that have remained unchanged for 25 years.

CRPEG members ensure the safe operation of nuclear reactors and support critical radioactive waste management and environmental remediation projects across Canada. Their expertise in nuclear medicine research impacts the health of countless Canadians.

Negotiations had been ongoing since the collective agreement expired on December 31, 2023. The parties engaged in extensive negotiations over 17 months, including 27 days of bargaining sessions throughout 2024, additional negotiations in February 2025, and multiple conciliation sessions in April and May with the assistance of federal mediators. 

PIPSC acknowledges the continued support of the United Steelworkers (USW), whose solidarity has strengthened CRPEG’s position throughout this historic labour dispute.

CRPEG may be contacted via email at crpeg@crpeg.ca.

CRPEG negotiation team can be contacted via email at crpeg_negotiations@pipsc.ca.

Hello CRPEG Members,

Please check your personal emails for an important bargaining update. As always if you have any questions about the bargaining please email us at crpeg_negotiations@pipsc.ca. You can also join CRPEG Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AbXgsKhQD/.

Thank you for your support. We will continue to need your support as we move forward.

Have a wonderful weekend, 
CRPEG Bargaining and Engagement Teams

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

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 26^th.  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

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

The union and company met over the course of three days (April 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd) with the Company. With the aid of a conciliator appointed by the Minister of Labour, the parties reached some very basic resolutions.

We reinforced that you deserve reasonable and fair compensation given the increased cost of living. We asked the company to come back with a deal that you have told us that you deserve.

The union and the company have agreed to extend conciliation by one week. However, we won’t meet again with the company until we are a week away from a potential strike. We are meeting company from May 20^thto May 22^nd, 2025.

We will continue to provide frequent communication as we approach a legal strike position on May 25^th.

If you have questions or concerns regarding bargaining please email us at crpeg_negotiations@pipsc.ca or crpeg_barg@pipsc.ca.