AD Group: The RCEA has made several requests to NRC to schedule bargaining dates. So far, NRC has not come back with any dates, although they initially indicated that bargaining would likely begin in April. With April right around the corner, it remains to be seen whether they can meet this commitment.

AS Group: The RCEA has made several requests to NRC to schedule bargaining dates. So far, NRC has not come back with any dates, although they initially indicated that bargaining would likely begin in April. With April right around the corner, it remains to be seen whether they can meet this commitment.

CS Group: We are still waiting to see what happens with the PIPS CS Group. NRC is not prepared to bargain until the issues with the public service group are resolved. We appreciate the patience of all our members during this time. We know that this is taking an abnormally long time. PIPS requested the establishment of a Conciliation Board in February 2006. Once a Board is established, a hearing will be held. The Board will then issue a report and seven days after the release of the report, PIPS will be in a legal strike position.

OP Group: No news to report at this time.

PG Group: The collective agreement has been ratified. We are still waiting to sign the new agreement. In early March we were told that the approval documents had been sent to the Minister of Industry. Once approved they would then be sent to the Governor-in-Council for final approval. NRC has not replied to requests for further information on the approval process.

TO Group: No news to report at this time.

Pay Equity: A case conference was held on March 10, 2006. Dates for the hearing process were established. The hearing before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is now scheduled for January to April 2007. The RCEA, with our legal counsel, is in the process of identifying witnesses and preparing all necessary documentation. We are determined to make our case before the Tribunal.