Local USJE reps meet with members during Millhaven Wellness Resource Fair

Two women and one man standing in front of USJE booth at wellness fair.

On October 30, 2025, USJE local representatives from Millhaven Institution and Regional Treatment Centre (RTC) met with members during the Millhaven Wellness Resource Fair held at Millhaven Institution. The event brought together staff and wellness partners to share resources and promote open dialogue about mental health with those working inside Canada’s maximum-security prisons.   Throughout the … Read more

Union of Safety and Justice Employees gearing up for major campaign to fight cuts to federal public safety personnel 

On the heels of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget, USJE is preparing for a major campaign to protect the jobs of federal public safety personnel.   This is in light of the announcement earlier this year by the Treasury Board to implement a Comprehensive Expenditure Review. As of Tuesday’s budget, it was confirmed by … Read more

USJE Meets with Senior Deputy Commissioner Bryan Larkin

In advance of the most recent RCMP National Labour Management Committee meeting held on October 2nd, senior union representatives from USJE met with Senior Deputy Commissioner Bryan Larkin to address some issues specific to USJE’s membership.    This meeting on September 29th included USJE National President David Neufeld, Lynette Robinson, National Vice President, RVP, Atlantic (RCMP-Justice-PPSC), … Read more

USJE recognizes World Mental Health Day on Parliament Hill on October 8 and 9 in Ottawa

To mark World Mental Health Day and highlight USJE’s efforts to ensure that more federal public safety personnel have access to Worker’s Compensation for mental health related workplace injuries, USJE hosted a special reception on Parliament Hill on Wednesday, October 8 in recognition of the day (held internationally on October 10). Because most MPs return … Read more

Pilot Project: Joint national local order for exclusive USJE-branded item

As a pilot project, USJE is offering its locals and individual members the opportunity to order a limited time, exclusive, USJE-branded item, at a subsidized rate, including free shipping! For this beta process, the selection was a unisex item that does not require sizing and that ranked highest on the member survey that was conducted … Read more

National FOS Working Group check-in and discussion of Campaign next steps

On September 16, 2025, members of the USJE National Food Service Officers (FOS) working group met virtually to touch base and discuss the campaign’s next steps.  Following opening comments provided by USJE National President David Neufeld and RVP Laurie Ann Wesselby, the group provided regional updates.   Issues Raised:  Stephane Charron, Senior Manager of Food … Read more

USJE National Executive participates in the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial

On Sunday, September 28, 2025 the USJE National Executive represented all USJE members by participating in the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day in Ottawa. This National Memorial Day honors the dedication of all police and peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities. On this day, we take … Read more