Updates
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President Neufeld and RVP Ward visit Saskatoon CLDC
The visit provided the opportunity to meet with several USJE members and to answer their questions regarding Phoenix pay issues, USJE’s representation on the new hybrid work model and more general questions around collective bargaining. Telework remains a top priority with many of our members and USJE must continue to advocate for flexibility and a nuanced approach.
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On eve of International Women’s Week, USJE appeals to Commissioner to modify Return to Work policy
The Treasury Board directive will have a disproportionately negative impact on public servants who are also active care-givers. It is quite difficult to secure before and after school spots mid-year, leaving many parents scrambling to find other arrangements and creating unnecessary stress and anxiety for public servants who have worked tirelessly since the pandemic began.
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Nominations for the Exemplary Service Award and inaugural Human Rights Award now open
Once every three years, USJE turns to Local executives with a call out for nominations for the Exemplary Service Award. That time is now! However, this year, there is something brand new! USJE is proud and excited to launch for the very first time a second award, the Human Rights Award!
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USJE member Nicole Akhenak meets with Edmonton MP
USJE member Nicole Akhenak was able to address several of the challenges faced by Parole Officers with MP McCauley. She described the experience of USJE members who support the reintegration and rehabilitation of offenders without sufficient resources and staff.
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RCMP DSAs deserve better: video
In March 2022, USJE released the report, The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation, conducted by public safety expert Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli. We spoke with DSAs across Canada and this is what they had to say about the report’s recommendations.
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Local President Alex Creamer reaches out to MP in spite of snowstorm
A highlight of the conversation was the USJE Presumptive Injury Campaign that aims to extend coverage for operational stress injuries to first responders. Creamer described the challenges of working in Corrections, and how these have an impact on the mental health of public safety employees.
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