On September 16, 2025, members of the USJE National Food Service Officers (FOS) working group met virtually to touch base and discuss the campaign’s next steps. Following opening comments provided by USJE National President David Neufeld and RVP Laurie Ann Wesselby, the group provided regional updates. Issues Raised: Stephane Charron, Senior Manager of Food … Read more
On Sunday, September 28, 2025 the USJE National Executive represented all USJE members by participating in the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day in Ottawa. This National Memorial Day honors the dedication of all police and peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities. On this day, we take … Read more
After a productive meeting between National President David Neufeld and Secretary of State for Labour, Member of Parliament John Zerucelli in late August, key USJE representatives had the opportunity to sit down with senior representatives from the policy team overseeing the administration of the Government Employees Compensation Act (GECA) on September 25th 2025. Mr. Zerucelli … Read more
On September 24, USJE Regional Vice Presidents led an info picket outside the Department of Justice building at 284 Wellington Street in Ottawa.
On September 18, USJE Regional Vice Presidents led mobilization actions at nine sites across Canada to share information about the federal government’s fiscal plan to cut spending over the next five years.
On September 15, USJE Regional Vice President Valda Behrens and Krysty Thomas, PSAC Alternate Regional Executive Vice President, Prairie Region, met with United Conservative MLA for Lethbridge-East and Minister of Affordability and Utilities, Nathan Neudorf, to discuss the joint PSAC-USJE campaign in support of retaining the RCMP in Alberta. MLA Neudorf was engaged throughout the meeting … Read more
On this episode of the Union Safety Net, we’re taking a closer look at Alberta’s relationship with the RCMP. In May 2025, the province passed Bill 49, which establishes the framework for a Provincial Police Force, thereby enabling municipalities to potentially transition away from the RCMP and contract with the province for policing services.
On September 3rd, Regional Vice President Jeff Sandelli met with Liberal Member of Parliament, Ben Carr, at his constituency office located in Winnipeg South Centre. MP Carr is the son of the late, Honourable Jim Carr, who had developed a relationship with USJE during his tenure as the Chair of the Public Safety Committee having … Read more
On September 8th, National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice-President Kirk McIntosh (CSC Manitoba) visited Stony Mountain Institution (SMI) located in Stony Mountain, Manitoba. The purpose was to provide a site tour to Conservative Member of Parliament, Colin Reynolds (Elmwood/Transcona) and to give MP Reynolds an opportunity to learn about how USJE’s members contribute to … Read more
On September 2, Regional Vice President Jeff Sandelli met with NDP Member of Parliament (MP) Leah Gazan at her constituency office in Winnipeg Centre. During her tenure, MP Gazan has been a staunch supporter of USJE members and exhibited the same by writing letters of support and attending USJE events in Ottawa, such as the … Read more