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After a relaxing evening of dinner and dancing at the Kitchen Party, delegates gathered for the last day of Convention 2021. The General Resolutions Committee returned to the stage to present a final series of resolutions. There was lively discussion with delegates voting to uphold the Committee’s recommendations of non- concurrence. The National Equity Committee … Read more

Day 3 of Convention included a series of National and Regional elections, with delegates electing David Neufeld as the new USJE National President and Lynette Robinson as National Vice-President. 17 Regional caucuses also elected their respective Regional Vice Presidents who comprise the new USJE National Executive. New USJE National President David Neufeld who served previously … Read more

The results are in!  On the third day of USJE Convention 2021, delegates elected David Neufeld as National President, Lynette Robinson as National Vice-President and RVP Atlantic (RCMP, Justice, PPSC) and 16 Regional Vice-Presidents.  Stay tuned to our website for more information on election results, election promises, and other key Convention proceedings. Check out our … Read more

The second day of USJE’s National Convention was full of lively debate, as delegates addressed dozens of resolutions from several USJE committees. USJE’s Policy, Program and Media staff highlighted the creation of USJE’s first Local Officer Handbook and USJE’s new website. They also spoke about USJE’s continued research and advocacy on the risks of Occupational … Read more

The USJE 18th National Triennial Convention had a powerful start to the day with 158 delegates and 16 observers coming together in person in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, after nearly 4-1/2 years since the last Convention. The Convention began with Métis Elder Amelia Reimer offering prayers to the Creator and acknowledging the unceded ancestral … Read more

There is excitement in the air in St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, as preparations are finalized to welcome 159 delegates and 16 observers from across Canada to USJE’s 18th National Triennial Convention. USJE’s Convention, which will run Tuesday, October 26 to Friday, October 29, has been delayed for nearly 18 months due to COVID so … Read more

USJE is pleased to congratulate Jackie Oswald, Regional Vice-President (RVP) for Saskatchewan and Manitoba (RCMP-Justice-PPSC), for receiving the Sheilagh Hanson Building Futures Award at the end of June in recognition of her mentoring work. The Prairies Regional Council (PRC) Communications Committee presented Jackie with the award, which is one of the PSAC Prairie Voice Awards, … Read more

With about 300 people in four distinct communities along the Fraser River in British Columbia, the Yale First Nation Band Office used to face a difficult logistical issue whenever they held a community event; how would they get community members there and back? In fact, transportation was a significant challenge for many residents for common … Read more

The Bear Clan Patrol needs little introduction; after it was first founded in Winnipeg, different Bear Clan patrols have popped up in multiple cities across Canada. Why? Because the formula works: Drawing from traditional indigenous philosophies and practices, the organization undertake evening community patrols, provides rides, cleans up discarded needles left on the streets, and … Read more

The federal government released its vaccination policy for federal public service workers October 6, mandating vaccinations for all employees in federally regulated workplaces, including more than 160,000 PSAC members. Treasury Board has encouraged Crown corporations, agencies, and the Canadian Forces to implement similar policies, but this policy will not immediately apply to them. Read the full vaccination … Read more