John Edmunds was awarded a USJE Honourary Membership during the recent National Executive Meeting held in Ottawa. John Edmunds’ history in USJE (formerly USGE) dates back to 1993. He held the positions of Section President, Local President, Regional Vice-President, National Vice President and the National President of USGE.  John served 3 full terms as the USGE National President from 2005 to 2014.

For the past three quarters, employees have not received their transportation assistance allowance, even though corrections workers in the region are currently eligible for the allowance.

The delegation learned about Turning Leaf's remarkable work supporting people who have confronted major barriers such as homelessness, addictions, discrimination, sexual exploitation, societal stigmas, lack of access to meaningful employment and/or resources, and behaviour that brings them into conflict with the law.

On April 24, a delegation of the Union of Safety and Justice Employees will be joining Turning Leaf Community Support Services. The purpose of the visit is for USJE leaders to learn more about this remarkable community organization with which USJE has partnered through its Community Investment Initiative program. 

April 18 marks the 4th anniversary of the tragedy of the mass casualty event in Portapique, Nova Scotia when 22 individuals lost their lives through the senseless actions of a lone gunman.  

From worksite safety to the housing crisis: In this episode, we're talking to NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice (en français) and USJE RVP Laurie Ann Wesselby (in English) about issues facing workers across Canada.