Member picket at Beaver Creek Institution increases support for bargaining
Local executives at Beaver Creek Institution fought off rain and mosquitoes on June 29 to hold an info picket on the state of collective bargaining.
Megan Yeadon
Equity – How does it feel, smell or look?
USJE was founded upon the great pillar of equity while celebrating our differences. Over the years, we have made some remarkable strides, but, sadly, there continues to be more work that needs to be done.
Stigma Out and Understanding In: National PTSD Awareness Day
National PTSD Awareness Day is marked annually on June 27 to raise awareness of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As public safety personnel, USJE members face further risk of exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTEs) during the course of their duties.
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Decolonizing our union
June 21 is an occasion to celebrate Indigenous history, culture, and diversity, as well as the many contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canada. For non-Indigenous Canadians, and for organizations like PSAC, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on our history and to recognize the untruths in the settler’s perspective so we can learn how to decolonize our organizations and communities in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.
Newsletter – June 17
National Local Presidents’ Meeting recap; Parole Officer roundtable; Social media contest; and more
Parole Officer roundtable with Public Safety Minister
On June 8th, the nationally based Union of Safety and Justice Employees convened a special meeting between 16 federal Parole Officers and Canada’s Public Safety Minister, the Hon. Marco Mendicino. Member of Parliament Pam Damoff, who serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, was also in attendance.
USJE has an official mobile app!
The app can be installed on Apple and Android devices, and is available exclusively to local presidents and executive members during this trial phase.
Local President and Equity Committee member Satinder Bains talks to Regina—Qu’Appelle Conservative MP Andrew Scheer about inflation and collective bargaining
Local 40002 President Satinder Bains met with MP and former federal Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer (Regina—Qu’Appelle, SK) on June 3 to discuss how the struggling economy and rapidly rising inflation are impacting union members and making it imperative that current collective bargaining bring improved conditions for USJE and PSAC members.
National Local Presidents’ Meeting recap
USJE held our National Local Presidents’ Meeting (NLPM) on June 7-8 in Ottawa. Over 140 delegates from across the country joined in person for two packed days of learning and collaboration.
USJE National President, RVP and House of Commons Public Safety Chair tour Winnipeg-area CSC facilities
On Tuesday, May 24th, USJE National President David Neufeld & Regional Vice President Jeff Sandelli hosted House of Commons Public Safety Chair, Jim Carr, on a tour of Stony Mountain Institution and the Osborne Community Correctional Centre in Winnipeg.