As the national public service union representing Detachment Services Assistants across the country, we are keen to work with the RCMP to ensure DSAs feel safe and supported in their workplaces. We also recognize that DSAs are vulnerable to trauma by virtue of how they interface with the public and their role in supporting Members who go out into the field.
Updates
Telework Agreements should be based on case-by-case assessments
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RVPs meet with MP Pam Damoff to discuss Detachment Services Assistants report
Ms. Damoff and staff from the Minister’s office extended their deep appreciation to Dr. Ricciardelli and Regional Vice Presidents for providing such important insights into the experiences of DSAs and committed to helping improve the situation through ongoing dialogue and policy reviews.
Congratulations winners of our Let’s Get Social contest
Congratulations to all the winners in our Let’s Get Social contest draw!
RVP Jeff Sandelli meets with MP Terry Duguid in Winnipeg to discuss support for USJE members
On July 28, Regional Vice-President, CSC Community – PBC (West), Jeff Sandelli met with Liberal MP Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South) to discuss support for the critical work that USJE members contribute directly to public safety.
President Neufeld speaks with members at Downtown Toronto, Hamilton CSC parole offices and Keele Community Correctional Centre about the “new normal,” workloads, and other workplace issues
USJE National President David Neufeld, Regional Vice-President Carol Osborne and Local President JR Legault visited the Downtown Toronto Parole Office on July 25, the Hamilton Parole Office on July 26, and the Keele Community Correctional Centre on July 27. They spoke to members about job security, the “new normal,” and other workplace issues.
RVP Jeff Sandelli discusses public safety and the invaluable role of UJSE workers with Winnipeg MP Raquel Dancho, Shadow Minister for Public Safety
On July 22, Regional Vice-President, CSC Community – PBC (West), Jeff Sandelli met with Conservative MP Raquel Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul) to discuss the crucial front-line work of USJE members that contributes directly to public safety. Dancho was appointed Shadow Minister for Public Safety and vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in November 2021.
President Neufeld meets with members at Miramichi RCMP Firearms and Atlantic Institution in New Brunswick
Monday, July 18 was a busy day for National President David Neufeld, as he visited and heard concerns from members at two Locals in New Brunswick — Miramichi RCMP Firearms and Atlantic Institution.
President Neufeld visits CSC Atlantic Regional Headquarters to discuss the “new normal” with members
National President David Neufeld visited Correctional Service of Canada’s Atlantic Regional Headquarters in Moncton, New Brunswick, on Friday, July 15.
Member picket at Beaver Creek Institution increases support for bargaining
Local executives at Beaver Creek Institution fought off rain and mosquitoes on June 29 to hold an info picket on the state of collective bargaining.