On behalf of the entire USJE family, I would like to express my deep condolences to our members in Nova Scotia…
Updates
13 USJE CSC Members diagnosed with COVID-19
As of midnight on April 16th, 89 CSC employees were confirmed to have COVID-19. Of these, 13 are USJE members (1…
PA group: Summer leave request deadline extended due to COVID-19
PSAC has successfully negotiated an extension to May 15, 2020 for members of the PA group to submit summer leave requests…
CSC issues face masks and modifies practices
CSC issuing face masks After a sustained effort by the Union of Safety and Justice Employees last week, Correctional Service of…
CSC Community Parole Officers should not be conducting urinalysis tests on offenders in the Community
Recently CSC released a new memo entitled, “URINALYSIS PROGRAM – COVID-19 – TEMPORARY CHANGES” (dated March 24th, 2020). In this memo,…
Potential early release of federal prisoners due to COVID-19: Public safety at risk without input from frontline
Frontline rehabilitative staff must help shape protocols if early releases from federal penitentiaries is to happen safely. The Union of Safety…
Refusing work due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Can I refuse to work due to COVID-19? Yes. If you reasonably believe that your health and safety are in danger,…
Recent Safety Measures released by CSC regarding COVID-19
This week CSC Commissioner Kelly released the following two key documents pertaining to the safety of CSC employees and COVID19: Memo…
Public Service Health Care Plan changed due to Covid-19
The Government of Canada has implemented temporary changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP). These new measures are designed…
Correctional officer at Port-Cartier Penitentiary gets COVID-19
Alexie André Belisle for Radio CanadaPublished on March 26, 2020, at 2:01 PM A correctional officer at the Port-Cartier Penitentiary is…