PSAC and Treasury Board recently released a joint communiqué outlining the planned classification reform process.
Updates
Message to our WP members
Despite tough economic times and a less-than-labour friendly government, this is turning out to be a very exciting time for USGE-PSAC members in the federal public service.
Creation of USGE Structure Committee
During the Triennial Convention held in July of this year, Resolution #45 was endorsed by the voting delegates.
Update to the Administrative Support Positions Review — RCMP
As you are aware, the Administrative Support Positions Review (ASPR) – Phase II was initiated in May 2011 following the completion of the Phase 1 Detachment Clerk Review.
Early July update on CSC’s NGWD committees
Since the most recent article in April 2011, NGWD committees conference calls took place.
Update on Grievances Related to Phase I of the National Detachment Clerk Review
Treasury Board Secretariat, the RCMP and PSAC/USGE (the “Alliance”) reached an agreement on May 27, 2011, concerning former RCMP employees who left their substantive positions prior to the completion of the National Detachment Clerk Review.
Chronology of events concerning CSC’s NGWD committees
It’s been a long time since USGE has posted an article on this important issue for our members. There hasn’t been much news to report since, in our opinion, the process was not sufficiently streamlined.
PO Concerns — Work Descriptions and Classification
The USGE has been actively working with Correctional Services Canada (CSC) to create a work description that is truly reflective of the duties, responsibilities and working conditions of Parole Officers.
Members ratify Treasury Board agreements
PSAC members have voted to accept the tentative agreements negotiated with Treasury Board for the PA, SV and EB groups.
Fifth Estate program biased and inaccurate
Recently, CBC’s Fifth Estate aired a special investigation into the death of Ashley Smith. The program aired was quite troubling, not simply because of the tragic events that led to Ashley’s death, but also because of an inaccurate reporting of the facts.