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National President David Neufeld meets with O Division RCMP
USJE National President David Neufeld met with senior Members of the RCMP in O Division alongside MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Public Safety Minister Pam Damoff.
National President Neufeld and Regional VP Heather McKinnon engage with members at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada office in Winnipeg
On Wednesday, August 24th, National President David Neufeld, alongside USJE Regional Vice-President Heather McKinnon, visited the Public Prosecution Service of Canada office in Winnipeg. The visit provided an opportunity for all USJE members at the PPSC office to meet with their Regional Vice-President, the National President for USJE and Local President, Angie Sheard.
Court Administrative Services members discuss their work, the new normal and other issues with National President
On August 12, USJE National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice-President–NCR Jean-Paul Surette met with front-line members at the Court Administrative Services (CAS) in Toronto to discuss their important work in the courts system across Canada. The tour was facilitated by USJE Local 70125 President, Jena Russell.
USJE convenes Members of Parliament on a two-day tour of federal correctional institutions as part of USJE’s Presumptive Injury Campaign
On August 15-16, National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice-President Kirsty Havard, accompanied NDP Member of Parliament, Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford) and Liberal Member of Parliament, Taleeb Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville), on visits to Mountain Institution (medium security) and Kent Institution (maximum security) located in Agassiz, British Columbia. MacGregor and Noormohamed both sit on the House Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
National President and RVP talk the “New Normal” and other workplace issues with Surrey RCMP members
On Tuesday, August 16th, National President, David Neufeld, alongside USJE Regional Vice-President for British Columbia & Yukon (RCMP-Justice-PPSC), Nicole Gibson and Local President, Zoe Johnston, visited Green Timbers RCMP E HQ in Surrey, British Columbia.
DSAs deserve to feel safe and supported at work—Letter to RCMP commanding officers
As the national public service union representing Detachment Services Assistants across the country, we are keen to work with the RCMP to ensure DSAs feel safe and supported in their workplaces. We also recognize that DSAs are vulnerable to trauma by virtue of how they interface with the public and their role in supporting Members who go out into the field.
Telework Agreements should be based on case-by-case assessments
Send a letter to the RCMP’s Commissioner and Acting Deputy Commissioner.
RVPs meet with MP Pam Damoff to discuss Detachment Services Assistants report
Ms. Damoff and staff from the Minister’s office extended their deep appreciation to Dr. Ricciardelli and Regional Vice Presidents for providing such important insights into the experiences of DSAs and committed to helping improve the situation through ongoing dialogue and policy reviews.
Congratulations winners of our Let’s Get Social contest
Congratulations to all the winners in our Let’s Get Social contest draw!