Correctional Services Canada has announced that the CCLO positions will be terminated nationally within the next few months due to budgetary constraints.
One of the primary reasons for this Information Picket was to bring attention to the announced cuts to the Community Corrections Liaison Officer (CCLOs) positions. CCLOs were part of an innovative Integrated Police and Parole Initiative across the country. Correctional Services Canada has announced that CCLO positions will be terminated nationally as of the end of 2014 as part of or the Deficit Reduction Action Plan (DRAP).
The information picket was designed to inform members concerning the employer’s attacks against the current insurance regime and sick leave benefits. Surgical masks were distributed to USGE and PIPSC members. The masks were worn all day by the vast majority of members, symbolizing the employer’s demand that public service employees show up sick to work.
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.