usjecommunicationsesj The Senate Committee on Human Rights is presently studying the human rights of prisoners in the federal correctional system to investigate access to mental health treatment, the effect of segregation and the overrepresentation of minorities in prisons, among other topics. USJE was invited to present to this committee and on February 6, 2019, Stan Stapleton, … Read more
It is with sadness that USJE shares the news of the passing of Todd Woytiuk, Regional Rep in the PSAC London Regional Office and husband of Jan Hauck, former USJE National Vice-President and long-serving RVP. President Stan Stapleton and the USJE National Executive express deep condolences to Todd’s family and friends on behalf of USJE … Read more
This article was reposted from PSAC. Three years after the launch of the Phoenix Pay System, thousands of PSAC members continue to be plagued by pay problems: they are underpaid, overpaid or not paid at all. On this third anniversary of Phoenix, PSAC members will come together to further increase pressure on the government for … Read more
This article was reposted from PSAC This week marks the next step in the government’s quest to find a replacement for the disastrous Phoenix pay system. The government’s NextGen HR and Pay Team is hosting a series of User Expos across Canada which will allow members to try out potential payroll software that could replace Phoenix. The events will … Read more
PSAC President Chris Aylward made the following statement: “Public service workers scored a major victory today after years of pressure from PSAC and its membership. The government of Canada has finally proposed tax legislation to fix a major part of the Phoenix pay system fallout. For 3 years and counting, thousands of workers across the country have … Read more
I’d like to wish a peaceful and happy holiday season to all USJE members and your families. Thank you for your hard work and dedication this year to the public safety of all Canadians! This has been a big year for USJE and we’re excited to share some of our news with you through our … Read more
The following article has been reposted from the PSAC website: The federal government tabled a series of offensive counter-proposals in the latest talks between the Union and Treasury Board. After months of Government delays and insulting offers, PSAC bargaining teams representing 90,000 federal public service workers have declared impasse and filed for a Public Interest Commission (PIC) … Read more
December 6th is one of the most important commemorative days in the Canadian calendar. Many of us still remember where we were when we heard that 14 women were killed in Montreal on that terrible day in 1989. This year, a number of our locals and Regional Vice-Presidents (RVPs) assisted in commemorating this devastating event. … Read more
The following article is reposted from the PSAC website: Following a long campaign by PSAC, Bill C-62—An Act to amend the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act and other Acts—received Royal Assent on November 26, 2018. The new law reverses several Harper-era changes to federal collective bargaining legislation, which limited the right of public service workers … Read more
USJE National President Stan Stapleton presented on Bill C-83 to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security yesterday. The new legislation proposes changes to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA). Stan Stapleton called for increased staffing resources in federal prisons to effectively implement Bill C-83. Here is his presentation. I am a 30-year federal employee … Read more