Newsletter – April 28

National Day of Mourning: Work shouldn’t hurt

On National Day of Mourning April 28, PSAC recognizes the exemplary work of PSAC members who saved countless lives defending the health and safety of workers during the pandemic.

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USJE Virtual Town Halls – It’s your turn to speak to our National President

I’m thrilled to invite you to our first ever virtual town hall for USJE members. This town hall will enable me to provide you with a comprehensive update on what the union has been undertaking since Convention and our ongoing campaigns. I’m looking forward to sharing all the work that the National Executive has been doing to advocate on your behalf.

Registration is required. Just click on the link for your region below to register.

Prairies/BC – May 17, 2022
7:00–8:30pm CDT
6:00–7:30pm MDT & CST
5:00–6:30pm PDT
Register here

Ontario/Quebec/Atlantic – May 18, 2022 
5:30–7:00 pm CDT
6:30–8:00 pm EDT
7:30–9:00 pm ADT
8:00–9:30 pm NDT
Register here

Both French and English interpretation will be provided.

I look forward to speaking with you and hearing your thoughts and suggestions on how we can continue to work to support you and the important work you do.

In solidarity,

David Neufeld
National President

USJE calls for the establishment of Joint review to examine volume and complexity of Parole work amid COVID pressures and public safety concerns at Joyceville Institution

As a result of repeated concerns arising from federal parole officers based out of Joyceville Institution (near Kingston, ON), USJE convened a special meeting last week between USJE President David Neufeld, CSC Commissioner Anne Kelly, Regional Vice President Bill Bailey, local president Richard Sweetman as well as several federal parole officers working at the federal penitentiary.  

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PSAC, USJE picket at Joyceville Institution to highlight bargaining demands

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Des syndiqués du pénitencier de Drummondville envisagent la grève

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Upcoming Events

Town Hall with National President
Prairies/BC – May 17, 2022
7:00–8:30pm CDT
6:00–7:30pm MDT & CST
5:00–6:30pm PDT
Register here

Ontario/Quebec/Atlantic – May 18, 2022 
5:30–7:00 pm CDT
6:30–8:00 pm EDT
7:30–9:00 pm ADT
8:00–9:30 pm NDT
Register here

National Local Presidents Meeting
Ottawa, ON – Jun. 6-8

Regional Conferences
Ontario – Kingston, ON – Sept. 27-28
Pacific – Vancouver, BC – Oct. 4-5
Atlantic – Halifax, NS – Oct. 25-26
Quebec – Montreal, QC – Nov. 8-9
Prairies – Edmonton, AB – Nov. 15-16

USJE Equity Conference
Winnipeg, MB – January 2023

USJE National Convention
Whister, BC – July 17-21, 2023

Congratulations to Lois Greenhalgh on receiving USJE’s Exemplary Service Award

In April 2022, Lois was honoured with a USJE Exemplary Service Award. This award is given to USJE members who have provided outstanding contributions to their Local or region and Lois is an extremely deserving recipient.

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Local President and Equity Committee member Satinder Bains talks labour issues with Regina-Wascana Conservative MP Michael Kram

Local 40002 President Satinder Bains met with his MP, Michael Kram (Regina-Wascana), in Regina to discuss labour issues important to his region and the SV Group, which is currently negotiating their collective agreement.

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FAQ: How bargaining with Treasury Board works

Here’s a quick primer on how Treasury Board bargaining works, from getting input from you – the members – to leveraging our union’s strength at the table and securing a fair contract.

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