Chalk River Professional Employees Group (CRPEG)

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

  • 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

  • CRPEG Conciliation Update

    The union and company met over the course of three days (April 1st, 2nd, 3rd) 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 20thto May 22nd, 2025.

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

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

  • CRPEG T-Shirt Distribution On site

    If you didn’t have an opportunity to come to the hand-out sessions, our volunteers have offered to house the extra shirts. Please contact one of them if you can stop by one of the locations: WMA B, the Chalk River controlled area, or the JL Gray building.

    B145 Rm 101, starting Monday April 21
    Contact: Noel Harrison (noel.harrison@cnl.ca)

    B887 Rm 431
    Contact: Cliff Dugal (cliff.dugal@cnl.ca)

    B596A Rm 122
    Contact: Johnathan Fitzpatrick (jonathan.fitzpatrick@cnl.ca)

    B596A Rm 101G
    Contact: Kamil Malek (kamil.malek@cnl.ca)

    Please send a Teams message or e-mail to the contact person in advance to confirm their availability (or maybe even your size availability) for your desired pick-up time.

  • CRB/CRPEG Sponsors Deep River Museum Days ( April 19 and 26,2025)

    Your union, PIPSC, Chalk River Branch is inviting members and the community to visit two wonderful museums located in Deep River:  The Canadian Clock Museum and The Canadian Nuclear Heritage Museum. There is no entry fee, and we will have free coffee and Timbits™ .

    Both museums are unique and are being run by great volunteers.  The Canadian Clock Museum has antique clocks and period artifacts including some old record players that work without electricity! It also has sundials for a great photo opportunity. The Canadian Nuclear Heritage Museum has reactor models, fuel and tools, radiation detectors, early computers, scientific equipment, and memorabilia.

    Please visit with family and friends and spread the news. If you have any questions, please reach out to any CRB executives listed below.

    CRB Executive

    President                                        Kamil Malek

    Vice President                              David Pilgrim

    Secretary                                        Cliff Dugal

    Treasurer                                         Aleck Charkavi

    Member-at-Large                         Noel Harrison

    Member-at-Large                         Bob Radenovic

    Member-at-Large                         Rob DeAbreu

    Member-at-Large                         Jacques Vincelette

    Member-at-Large                        Svetlana Selivanova

    Member-at-Large                         Jeff Armstrong

  • Renfrew County Science Fair CRPEG Awards

    CRPEG Sponsors Renfrew County Science Fair ( https://region.youthscience.ca/renfrew-county/) (https://www.facebook.com/RCRSTFair/) every year. This year Noel Harrison was present and gave awards to many deserving participants. CRPEG provided monetary awards to first three winners in Engineering and Computer Science group 🙂 . Below are the winners.

    Engineering and Computer Science Divisional Awards:

    Sponsor: Chalk River Professional Employees Group (CRPEG)

    Presented by: Noel Harrisson, CRPEG

    Grades 5 and 6:

    1st Place: “Stored Energy Catapulting Us Into The Future” by Anna Phillion (Mackenzie Community School)

    2nd Place: “The Secret of Morse Code” by Kalina Mitov (Holy Name School)

    3rd Place: “Infinity Mirrors” by Thea Corrigan and Piper Resmer (Highview Public School)

    Junior:

    1st Place: “MathVenture” by Anastacia Ziegler (Highview Public School)

    2nd Place: “How you can make an Electric Motor” by Andrew Lundie (Mackenzie Community School)

    Intermediate:

    1st Place: “Run the Numbers: Indie Code vs. AI Code” by Mark Wendland (Mackenzie Community School)

    Senior:

    1st Place: “Watt’s the Wind? Optimizing Hybrid Offshore VAWTs!” by Jiya Savsani (West Ferris Secondary School)

    2nd Place: “Exploring Bioplastics: Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly Alternatives” by Isabella Johnson and Azaria Doucette (St. Joseph – Scollard Hall Secondary School)

  • CRPEG Bulletin ( Aug 29, 2024) Note to CRL Staff – Renfrew County School Bus Transportation Disruption

    Hello CRPEG members, Further to the communication provided by the company today, the CRPEG executives wanted to remind members that CRPEG members have access to options for leave including CLC personal leave day for your child’s education. Please refer to CRPEG leave type summary document on the CRPEG internal page for further reference.

    You also have options for alternate work schedules (where your work hours are adjusted) that cannot be unreasonably denied by your manager. The company has a duty to accommodate your caregiving obligations and you can read more about what the Canadian Human Rights Commission says about this. 

    Please discuss your preferred option with your manager. If you require any further assistance reach out to your CRPEG stewards.