Convention Daily Recap – Friday, July 17, 2026
During the final day of Convention, delegates addressed outstanding resolutions from the Bylaw and General Committee.
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Convention Daily Recap – Thursday, July 16, 2026
Today (July 16), USJE Members elected their National Executive team for the 2026-2029 and addressed key convention business.
Standing in Solidarity with Striking Bank of Canada Security Guards
USJE National President David Neufeld joined NCR Regional Vice-Presidents JP Surette and Sonia O’Brien-Colterman on the Bank of Canada picket line today to serve lunch and show solidarity with security guards who are currently on strike.
USJE and PSAC members mobilize against mandated return to office four days a week
On July 6, the date when mandated return to office four days a week came into effect, USJE and PSAC members took action at several Correctional Service of Canada sites to denounce a policy that they feel is unjustified and disconnected from the situation in the field. This mobilization followed other actions held in previous weeks, in particular on June 23 at the Guy-Favreau complex, where members from the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) and Justice Canada gathered along with the Regional Vice-President for Quebec (RCMP-Justice-PPSC-CSC Community-PBC), Annie Blanchette.
Calgary Parole Members Mark RTO4 with Stampede Pancake Breakfast
Members of USJE Local 30250 at Calgary Parole came together on July 6 for a Stampede pancake breakfast as the federal government’s four-day return-to-office mandate (RTO4) takes effect. While the event provided an opportunity for members to connect and show solidarity, discussions focused on the very real concerns many public service workers continue to have about the mandate.
National President David Neufeld Meets with MP Grant Jackson
On Wednesday, June 17th, National President David Neufeld met with Member of Parliament Grant Jackson at his office on Parliament Hill, providing an important opportunity to highlight the essential work performed by members of the Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) members and discuss key issues affecting them.
USJE highlights key issues during Joyceville Institution tour
USJE was proud to support a recent tour of Joyceville Institution in Kingston, organized for participants in the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference. The tour was led by Rick Sweetman, bargaining team member of the SV team and president of local 00039, and Kyle Grace, president of local 00099, who provided valuable insight into the work carried out by correctional staff and tradespeople.
National day of mobilization on Workforce Adjustments: Standing together for public service workers
On May 28, USJE members across the country came together for a National Day of Mobilization in response to ongoing workforce adjustments (WFA). Taking place in multiple regions, these events represented a demonstration of solidarity at a time where many workers are facing uncertainty about their roles, their workplaces, and their futures.