USJE is actively connecting with federal members of Parliament across the country to seek their support in making crucial changes to federal legislation—the Government Employees Compensation Act (GECA) that would enable federal public safety and justice employees to access presumptive injury workplace compensation.
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Shining the light on Correctional Service and Parole Board members in New Brunswick
Regional Vice-President Carol Osborne met with Fundy Royal MP Rob Moore in Hampton, New Brunswick to educate him about the USJE and the work our members do. Mr. Moore is the vice-chair of the Standing Committee for Justice and Human Rights, and the shadow critic for Justice.
Treasury Board directive flies in the face of research on productivity
Despite recent assurances of some flexibility, the new Treasury Board directive is clear that federal employees must report to the worksite “a minimum of 40 to 60 percent” across the board, no matter the job, role, department or location. While a lack of consultation was hardly a good move, more problematic is that this new approach flies in the face of what we learned about workplace productivity during the pandemic.
Newsletter – January 12
RTO directive, Equity Conference and more
President Neufeld aims to bring concerns of Northern members to the National Joint Council
National President David Neufeld has been appointed to a committee of the National Joint Council (NJC) that is responsible for the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive. The National Joint Council is comprised of employers and bargaining agents (unions) for the purpose of sharing information, consulting on workplace policies and developing directives for the Public Service.
RCMP members in Regina welcome National President Neufeld and RVP McKinnon
Regina RCMP members were pleased to have a visit from National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice-President Heather McKinnon in December.
Open letter to the Hon. Mona Fortier from National President, David Neufeld
While USJE is glad to see that the Treasury Board has recognized the value of a hybrid work environment, USJE strongly objects to the lack of consultation with federal public service unions in regards to the development of this policy. Further, USJE is deeply concerned about a lack of flexibility in the application of this policy, regardless of the particular work circumstances or capacities of individual employees.
USJE visits members in Saskatchewan impacted by tragedy in James Smith Cree Nation
As part of the union’s overall response to the tragic situation, USJE has been reaching out to members at the Correctional Service of Canada, the Parole Board of Canada and the RCMP to ensure that they are aware of the support and assistance that is available to them (through the union) to deal with this tragedy.
RVP Heather McKinnon meets with members across the Prairies in November
Regional Vice-president Heather McKinnon’s schedule for the month of November was packed with a series of annual general meetings with locals in the Prairies region.
USJE Community Investment Initiative awards $100,000 in grants to community groups across Canada
USJE has selected five great community projects from across the country to receive a total of $100,000 in Community Investment Initiative grants this year.