As of Thursday, August 10th, USGE continues to be in discussions with CSC related to the Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Reintegration (DRAOR) and Electronic Monitoring pilots. At the present time, USGE’s position remains unchanged and, as we advised in June, USGE is encouraging members to NOT participate in the DRAOR pilot.
Updates
Update on collective agreement implementation for SV and TC Groups
Given that employees are paid in arrears, members in the SV and TC groups should have begun seeing new rates starting with the July 26 pay day. Your new salary rate should now be reflected in your pay. If you find any mistakes in your pay, contact the human resources unit in your department and notify your PSAC union representative.
Update on collective agreement implementation for PA Group
Over the course of the August 5, 2017 weekend, the employer began the salary update for members of the Programs and Administrative Services Group (PA).
USGE congratulates scholarship winner Erika Eastman
Earlier this summer, on June 6, 2017, former USGE Regional Vice President Nancy Burton and Local President Stacey Gauthier of Local 20156 Mountain Institution awarded Erika Eastman a $2,500.00 Paul Gascon scholarship on behalf of USGE. The award was presented at the morning briefing with many Local USGE members in attendance.
Labour Board upholds USGE/PSAC complaint
Over 50 USGE members working in the Pacific Region of the Correctional Service Canada, whose hours of work were changed in 2014 during bargaining with Treasury Board, have won back pay and benefits after USGE and PSAC filed a complaint.
Day four and Convention wraps up!
Day four began with a talk from National Office staff member, Diane Leduc who provided an informative and passionate presentation about her struggles with Lyme disease. Sister Leduc has been on long-term disability for most of 2017 while she deals with the significant symptoms of this debilitating illness.
USGE Members Elect their Senior Leadership Team for 2017-2020
The majority of Day Three was dedicated to choosing USGE’s National Executive including the National President, National Vice President and all 17 Regional Vice Presidents.
RECAP: USGE’s National Triennial Convention – Day 2
Day 2 of USGE’s 2017 triennial convention was filled with healthy debate and discussion surrounding dozens of resolutions from three different committees. The Finance, Bylaw and General Resolutions committees tabled resolutions that would SIGNIFICANTLY change the face of USGE.
USGE members supporting education in Nicaragua
It’s been almost a month since returning from Nicaragua and I’ve found it difficult to explain my experience in writing as this has affected me on many different levels.
RECAP: USGE’s National Triennial Convention – Day 1
USGE’s 17th Triennial National Convention kicked off yesterday, on Tuesday, July 11th, with over 170 delegates, and nearly 30 observers and guests in attendance.