Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to recognize the importance of mental health in our workplaces, our communities, and our daily lives. Announced by the World Federation for Mental Health, this year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” highlights the importance of listening to those who have firsthand experience with mental health challenges, and ensuring their voices help shape meaningful policy and systemic change.
Updates
USJE strengthens RCMP advocacy at Alberta Municipalities Tradeshow
On September 23–24, USJE attended the Alberta Municipalities Association Tradeshow to advocate for keeping the RCMP in Alberta.
Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis addresses USJE’s National Executive in Ottawa
USJE had the opportunity to welcome the leader of Canada’s NDP, Avi Lewis, to address USJE’s National Executive at its September 24 meeting. During his presentation to USJE, Mr. Lewis addressed a variety of issues confronting working Canadians and the labour movement more generally.
Construction of new CSC Health Centre of Excellence in Dorchester, NB to move ahead
On September 29, the federal government announced that the EllisDon Corporation won the contract to design and build the new Health Centre of Excellence in Dorchester, NB. Work is expected to begin shortly on the new facility—which was first announced in 2019—to be completed in 2032.
USJE urges Prime Minister Carney to make immediate legislative changes to improve access to Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety Personnel
The Union of Safety and Justice Employees has submitted its 2026 federal pre-budget brief calling on the Government of Canada to immediately improve access to Workers’ Compensation on behalf of federal Public Safety Personnel represented by USJE.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Truth is where reconciliation begins
Every September 30, we honour residential school survivors, their families, and their communities, and we remember the children who never came home. On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are reminded that reconciliation begins with listening to survivors, learning the truth about the residential school system, and carrying that truth into our workplaces and communities.
USJE National Executive attends the 49th annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, members of USJE’s National Executive attended the 49th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
USJE National Executive approves $20,000 donation to support striking Bank of Canada workers
USJE’s National Executive has unanimously adopted a motion to provide financial support to Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members currently on strike at the Bank of Canada.
Jobs with USJE
USJE is seeking to hire 1 or 2 Term Labour Relations Officers, for a period of 12 months (with opportunity for extension, up to and including indeterminate status).
Members of USJE National Executive support ongoing negotiations
Yesterday, members of the USJE National Executive and Alex Creamer, Local President and member of the PA Group negotiating team, joined the gathering organized by the Government Services Union in front of the Metcalfe Hotel in Ottawa.