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Updates
Staffing changes at USGE
We are pleased to advise you of present and upcoming staffing changes at the USGE.
PSAC Treasury Board teams gear up for bargaining in February
PSAC Treasury Board bargaining teams came to Ottawa recently to prepare for the next round of bargaining.
Federal court rules in PSAC’s favour, affirms workplace violence merits serious investigation
In a groundbreaking decision, the Federal Court of Appeal ruled on November 30 that employers cannot arbitrarily decide what constitutes workplace violence.
Mandate Letters to Ministers available
For the first time in Canada’s history, the mandate letters given to Cabinet Ministers by the Prime Minister have been made publicly available for all Canadians to read.
USGE Pays Tribute to Claude Duchesneau
As President of USGE, I am very sad to announce that Brother Claude Duchesneau passed away this weekend. Claude was a tireless worker who dedicated much of his life to serving USGE and our members.
The Impact of the Harper Government’s “Tough on Crime” Strategy
“Since coming to power in 2006, the Harper government has implemented a host of legislative and policy changes designed to ‘tackle crime,’ ‘hold offenders accountable,’ and ‘make communities safer.’ At the same time, the government also enacted significant budget cuts that have affected the ability of the correctional system to uphold its mandate.
Helping MPs (and others) understand the work we do
With the new government now in place, a number of USGE members are interested in meeting with their local MPs to share information about the key work that USGE members undertake nationwide.
Why this union cares about Syrians
As President of the Union of Solicitor General Employees, a nationally based labour union with four thousand members in the nation’s capital, it makes sense for us to help. Our community cares deeply about this issue. Two weeks ago, more than a thousand people showed up at the mayor’s community forum to learn about sponsoring Syrian refugees.
USGE looks forward to working with new government
The Union of Solicitor General Employees (USGE) welcomes the opportunity to work with Canada’s newly elected 42nd Parliament. In particular, we are eager to promote better understanding among government and opposition MPs regarding the valuable work USGE members do in keeping Canadians safe and secure.