USJE concludes RCMP British Columbia tour

On July 26, National President David Neufeld, RVP Zoe Johnston and members of the Communications team completed their tour of RCMP sites in British Columbia with a visit to the forensic labs at E Division Headquarters and a meeting with E Division Commanding Officer, Dwayne McDonald.

USJE Leadership and Communications Team visit Hope and Kamloops RCMP Detachments

On July 24—day 2 of USJE’s RCMP tour in British Columbia—the USJE team started the morning at Hope Detachment, where Staff Sargeant Mike Sargent provided information on the day-to-day operations of the area’s detachment. The fourteen police officers are supported by only one Detachment Service Assistant (DSA) and three municipal workers.

RCMP CM update: Townhall, survey, and next steps

PSAC and USJE were pleased to see over 250 RCMP Civilian Members participate in our recent survey and townhall meeting, and we heard you loud and clear – the majority of CMs want to maintain their current status and benefits when transitioning to the terms of the Treasury Board collective agreements.

National Public Service Week

Every June, the Government of Canada marks National Public Service week.  On the occasion of this year’s National Public Service Week, the Union of Safety and Justice Employees (alongside other components of the Public Service Alliance of Canada) are celebrating the invaluable work that federal public service employees undertake every day for the safety and security of Canadians.

Disability Insurance for USJE Members 

Since July 1, 2023, health insurance benefits for USJE members and their dependents are provided by Canada Life. However, it is important to remember that this move to Canada Life does not include Disability Insurance which remains with SunLife.