usjecommunicationsesj I was not sure what to expect when I attended this hearing, but I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of the PSAC representative. The points made were strong and well supported.
For the week of July 28-August 1, USGE is encouraging its members at CSC sites and offices to wear a black armband. The reasons revolve around CSC’s decision to implement a cook-chill program at its institutions.
Today’s main event was the elections for National President, National Vice-President and Regional Vice-Presidents.
This morning started with the Bylaw Committee up first with their resolutions.
Today marked the true beginning of the USGE Convention. The day was split into two: the morning was dedicated to mandatory training for the delegates on Rules of Order.
Tonight saw delegates to USGE’s 16th National Triennial Convention congregating at the Westin Montreal. This evening was registration night, when members came together to pick up their delegate packages, meet new and old friends and start looking forward to setting the direction of our union for the next three years.
In keeping with past years, USGE members have boycotted National Public Service Week events organized by the employer, participating instead in their own or those of the PSAC.
A year ago USGE informed our members about CSC’s plan to meet its cost savings by restructuring the way our members feed federal offenders. The implementation of the “cook/chill program” was one that would see our members not offered any salary protection.
In 2005, Section 207 of the Public Service Labour Relations Act (PSLRA) made it mandatory for all departments and agencies to have in place an Informal Conflict Management System (ICMS).
As many of you know, CSC has been consolidating their work descriptions and has been implementing NGWDs in an effort to ensure national consistency with respect to work being performed by similar positions. Furthermore, a consultative process was put in place in an attempt to jointly resolve the thousands of grievances filed by USGE members in relation to their work descriptions.