We are writing to provide you with a comprehensive update on the PPSC’s approach to the current COVID-19 situation. The public health risk associated with COVID-19 remains low in Canada. However, it is important for all of us to take what steps we can to prevent transmission and protect each other. The health and well-being … Read more
Communique # 7 – Message from the Commissioner: Information about COVID-19 The evolving situation related to COVID-19 will naturally be a source of concern for employees and their families. During this difficult period, the OPC will seek to continue to protect the rights of Canadians while always ensuring the health and well-being of employees, and … Read more
Following direction received on the emerging novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), CAS employees are being asked to work from home. This direction applies to all employees, unless you have been advised by your manager that you are required on-site to provide a critical service. (Critical services are those required to maintain a baseline level of service … Read more
I understand that COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind. I want to assure you that we are taking this situation seriously and monitoring it carefully. Our priority is the health and safety of our staff, offenders, volunteers and the public in all of our operations. We are working closely with our partners at the Treasury Board … Read more
I want to thank all of you for your professionalism, support and patience as we work to ensure the continuity of operations and support for employees during this time. I want to assure you that we’ve heard your concerns. I recognize that there are many questions that we don’t have the answers to at this … Read more
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Danielle Belleau (retired RVP for NCR, USJE) on Friday, February 28th, 2020. Danielle always had a sparkle in her eye and a laugh on her lips. She will be missed. On behalf of USJE, we would like to offer our sincere condolences … Read more
Le Soleil, February 27, 2020 The case of Eustachio Gallese, who will plead guilty Thursday to the murder of Marylène Lévesque, has highlighted weaknesses in Canada’s correctional system, which is nearing the “breaking point,” according to a report released last May by the Union of Security and Justice Employees (USJE). “With nearly 40 per cent … Read more
Buckling under public pressure, the federal government has agreed to delay moving RCMP civilian members onto the disastrous Phoenix pay system. In an email sent out March 2, Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos announced that the deeming of 4,000 RCMP civilian members into the public service – slated for May 21, 2020 – would be … Read more
Today, I wrote Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu to share with him my serious concerns regarding his unacceptable and misogynistic comments made during a French language interview with the Quebec TVA based network on February 4, 2020. While I echo many of the Senator’s concerns on public safety and corrections in general, the Senator’s comments about female … Read more
National President Chris Aylward has authorized strike votes for members of the PA, SV, TC and EB bargaining units following the release of the Public Interest Commission (PIC) report last week. More than 90,000 members of the four bargaining units will have an opportunity to vote at strike meetings to be held from March 16 to … Read more