Our last days in Guatemala brought us back to the capital city, but our education wasn’t over just yet. In recent Guatemalan history, there is a new type of struggle that is being fought.
We’ve spent our last few days working with the Comité Campesino del Altiplano (CCDA) in the Guatemalan country side and have seen the positive impact they have had on the lives of the Guatemalan people.
In February, USGE created our first ever pre-budget submission. In it you will note that we recommend five steps the government could take to improve the capacity of our members to keep Canadian communities safe.
I am so pleased to be a part of this year’s delegation to Guatemala, as a young worker, through the PSAC Social Justice Fund. This fund supports the Education in Action project in the communities of Quixaya and Nueva Vida, Guatemala.
Following the incident that occurred on Friday, February 12th, 2016, at the Dorchester Penitentiary (New Brunswick), USGE is reiterating its commitment to ensuring USGE member safety.
The objective of the Administrative Support Positions Review (ASPR) is to review and update the roles and responsibilities of administrative support positions across the Force.
Treasury Board bargaining teams met this week for the first time since the election of the new Liberal government. We brought forward proposals addressing the needs that were identified by the membership and continue to work toward achieving a fair collective agreement.
PSAC Treasury Board bargaining teams are back in Ottawa this week for bargaining.
16,000 Employees Demand Respect. No Concessions.
We are pleased to advise you of present and upcoming staffing changes at the USGE.