On February 26, the Nova Scotia RCMP and the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia (BCCNS) announced a new, dedicated space for African Canadian Experience (ACE) Workshop programming as part of BCCNS’s Capital expansion.
Updates
MPs Gill and Vis join USJE in tour of Pacific Institution
On February 19, Members of Parliament Sukhman Gill and Brad Vis visited Pacific Institution in Abbotsford, BC alongside USJE Regional Vice President Kirsty Havard and Local 20017 Vice President Louise Shibicky.
National President meets with 52 members, deputy warden during first visit to Warkworth Institution
February 19—National President David Neufeld and RVP Bill Bailey visited Warkworth Institution, in Warkworth, Ontario.
Union Safety Net S3 : EP2 – Government’s 4-day in-office mandate
On this episode of the Union Safety Net, we have a timely conversation with the National President of the Public Service…
USJE representative attends government of Canada’s official Black History Month celebration honouring Black brilliance
On February 4, at the invitation of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, USJE – National Equity Committee member Joe Brathwaite attended the Government of Canada’s annual Official Celebration of Black History Month Government.
USJE meets RCMP senior leaders about Workforce Adjustment processes and other changes under the Comprehensive Expenditure Review
Despite the measures taken, it was announced that Workforce Adjustment will be required to meet the operational savings targeted for the RCMP under the Comprehensive Expenditure Review.
In-Office Mandate is this Government’s way to rub salt in an open wound
On February 5, 2026, amid the greatest workforce reduction exercise of the last decade and in the middle of collective bargaining,…
RVP Osborne visits North-Western New Brunswick
RVP Carol Osborne attended the Edmundston Parole Office for Local 60074’s AGM and site visit on January 30, 2026. Members participated both in-person and virtually from across New Brunswick and PEI.
The Workforce Adjustment process under the Comprehensive Expenditure Review has begun for the federal public service, affecting hundreds of USJE’s members
As the federal government commences its Workforce Adjustment process, several federal departments and agencies have notified hundreds of federal public service employees that they are “affected”.
USJE members honoured with Governor General Commendation for Bravery
USJE Members at Henry Traill CCC – CSC Community Ontario Local 00078 Laura Holthus, Parole Officer Supervisor, and Kerri-Lynn Graham, Reintegration Worker have been recognized as distinguished recipients of the Governor General Commendation for Bravery.