June 27 marks National PTSD Awareness Day, an annual occasion dedicated to raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This year, RVP Jeff Sandelli and members of Local 50081 held their membership meeting and commemorated the occasion by taking part in CIPSRT’s PTSD Awareness Month Photo campaign.
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USJE well-represented at CIPSRT Conference
On May 5 and 6, a number of USJE National Executive and front-line members joined hundreds of other public safety personnel (PSP) in Calgary for the second annual Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research & Treatment (CIPSRT) conference.
Day of Mourning: Psychological health and safety matters at work
On April 28, workers across Canada mark the National Day of Mourning. We remember those who have been injured, made ill, or killed because of their work, and we recommit to fighting for the living.
USJE celebrates seven remarkable members at Public Safety Awards on Parliament Hill
On Wednesday, April 15, the Union of Safety and Justice Employees hosted its third Public Safety Awards ceremony on Parliament Hill featuring seven outstanding USJE members who work in a variety of capacities as Public Safety Personnel across the country.
National Public Safety Award winners 2026
At an awards ceremony on April 15, 2026, seven USJE members took centre stage in Ottawa to represent our union and the hard work our members accomplish.
Advisory Committee on Community Safety and Operations meeting in Kingston
On November 25 and 26, the Advisory Committee on Community Safety and Operations (ACCSO) met in Kingston, ON for their annual in-person meeting.
USJE Local President meets with Abbotsford MP about Presumptive Injury, federal cuts
Local President Alan Otrosina (Local 20141—Ferndale Penitentiary) met with Member of Parliament Brad Vis (Mission-Matsqui-Abbotsford) on November 12.
USJE meets with federal Minister of Jobs and Families, Patty Hajdu, regarding the urgent need to increase access to Presumptive Injury coverage
On October 17, USJE National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice President (RVP) Jeff Sandelli had the opportunity to meet with federal Minister of Job and Families, Patty Hajdu, and MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North.
USJE recognizes World Mental Health Day on Parliament Hill on October 8 and 9 in Ottawa
To mark World Mental Health Day and highlight USJE’s efforts to ensure that more federal public safety personnel have access to…
USJE National President meets with federal Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli in August, followed by discussion with the federal policy team responsible for the Government Employees Compensation Act
After a productive meeting between National President David Neufeld and Secretary of State for Labour, Member of Parliament John Zerucelli in…