Saturday morning, during the community day for detainees, USJE members were on hand in front of the Federal Training Centre in Laval to make visitors aware of the concerning status of collective bargaining and the possibility of a strike in the near future.
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RCMP Senior Deputy Commissioner Bryan Larkin meets with key USJE representatives
On September 28, the RCMP Regional Vice Presidents and National President, David Neufeld, had the opportunity to meet with the RCMP Senior Deputy Commissioner, Bryan Larkin.
RVP Sandelli connects with members and leaders in Edmonton
On October 1st, RVP Jeff Sandelli visited Edmonton, AB, for site visits and meetings with Locals 30125 (CSC Community/Grierson) and 40146 (PBC Prairies).
World Mental Health Day 2026: Real Voices, Real Change
Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to recognize the importance of mental health in our workplaces, our communities, and our daily lives. Announced by the World Federation for Mental Health, this year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” highlights the importance of listening to those who have firsthand experience with mental health challenges, and ensuring their voices help shape meaningful policy and systemic change.
USJE strengthens RCMP advocacy at Alberta Municipalities Tradeshow
On September 23–24, USJE attended the Alberta Municipalities Association Tradeshow to advocate for keeping the RCMP in Alberta.
Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis addresses USJE’s National Executive in Ottawa
USJE had the opportunity to welcome the leader of Canada’s NDP, Avi Lewis, to address USJE’s National Executive at its September 24 meeting. During his presentation to USJE, Mr. Lewis addressed a variety of issues confronting working Canadians and the labour movement more generally.
Construction of new CSC Health Centre of Excellence in Dorchester, NB to move ahead
On September 29, the federal government announced that the EllisDon Corporation won the contract to design and build the new Health Centre of Excellence in Dorchester, NB. Work is expected to begin shortly on the new facility—which was first announced in 2019—to be completed in 2032.
USJE urges Prime Minister Carney to make immediate legislative changes to improve access to Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety Personnel
The Union of Safety and Justice Employees has submitted its 2026 federal pre-budget brief calling on the Government of Canada to immediately improve access to Workers’ Compensation on behalf of federal Public Safety Personnel represented by USJE.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Truth is where reconciliation begins
Every September 30, we honour residential school survivors, their families, and their communities, and we remember the children who never came home. On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are reminded that reconciliation begins with listening to survivors, learning the truth about the residential school system, and carrying that truth into our workplaces and communities.
USJE National Executive attends the 49th annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, members of USJE’s National Executive attended the 49th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.