On August 12, 2026, USJE National President David Neufeld and RVP JP Surette, along with local union representative Lauren Wilson, toured several divisions and sections of CSC National Headquarters in Ottawa. The purpose of the visit was to speak directly with members about the job cuts resulting from the Comprehensive Expenditure Review and the impact of these cuts on their workplaces and livelihoods.
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Join USJE’s National Equity Committee – apply now
USJE is currently seeking applications for its National Equity Committee chaired by Regional Vice President Shauna Ward.
USJE visits CII recipient, United Way Oxford’s transitional housing project
“More people in our neighbourhoods are struggling to find stable housing than ever before,” said Kelly Gilson, Executive Director at United Way Oxford. “We need community partnerships and contributions from organizations like USJE to help us meet that need”.
Newsletter – July 23
USJE National Convention Recaps, Awards, Podcast and more
CSC Commissioner joins USJE on site visits to Winnipeg Area Parole Office and Stony Mountain Institution
On July 21, USJE National President David Neufeld and USJE Regional Vice-Presidents Jeff Sandelli (CSC Community-Parole Board of Canada-West) and Kirk McIntosh (CSC Manitoba) participated in site visits with CSC’s Commissioner, Talal Dakalbab, and newly appointed Prairie Regional Deputy Commissioner (RDC), Kathy Neil, in Manitoba.
Convention Daily Recap – Friday, July 17, 2026
During the final day of Convention, delegates addressed outstanding resolutions from the Bylaw and General Committee.
Member Survey: We welcome your feedback
Convention Daily Recap – Thursday, July 16, 2026
Today (July 16), USJE Members elected their National Executive team for the 2026-2029 and addressed key convention business.
Convention Daily Recap – Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Following a detailed presentation by Director of Finance and Administration Christina Hatchard on Day 1, which provided an update on USJE’s financial position, convention delegates discussed the proposed 2026-2029 operating budget.
USJE members – please share your thoughts and help chart USJE’s way forward!
All USJE members are now invited to complete our new USJE Members’ survey.