Parole Officer, Lesley Thibault and Reintegration Officer, Max Becker-Golden, whom both work at the CCC, were gracious enough to volunteer their time to lead a tour and answer questions. As part of ensuring an understanding of the reintegration process, the MP’s were provided with an overview of the federal system and how offenders move through their terms of incarceration, being given opportunities to engage with programs and services in preparation for their eventual supervised release in the community.
Updates
USJE visits RCMP work sites in Ottawa for national RCMP Campaign
USJE thanks to all the members who took the time to chat with us about their work, both informally during the tours and in interviews for the national RCMP Campaign. The USJE Communications team conducted more than 20 interviews over the course of the two days!
Take Action – Treasury Board Directive on Hybrid Work
USJE is urging its members to immediately reach out to the President of the Treasury Board, Minister Anita Anand, to express their opposition to a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
RVP Surette Tours Regional Offices in Western Canada
RVP JP Surette visited USJE members in regional offices in Vancouver, Burnaby and Edmonton. Both the Courts Administration Service (CAS) and the Department of Public Safety have regional offices across Canada that are too small to constitute separate local unions. Each office has about 15 staff.
Former National President Awarded Honourary Membership
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.
Information picket at La Macaza
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.
USJE visits Community Investment Initiative recipients Turning Leaf in Winnipeg
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.
Federal Union to Highlight Investment in Turning Leaf Community Support Services in Winnipeg
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.
USJE marks four years since Portapique Tragedy
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.
Union Safety Net Episode 3–Listen now!
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.