June 21 is an occasion to celebrate Indigenous history, culture, and diversity, as well as the many contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canada. For non-Indigenous Canadians, and for organizations like PSAC, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on our history and to recognize the untruths in the settler’s perspective so we can learn how to decolonize our organizations and communities in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.
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Members picket Joyceville Institution to protest delays in contract bargaining
Two USJE locals collaborated on an info picket at Joyceville Institution on June 14, to show their displeasure with stalled contract negotiations. It has been almost a year since the contract expired.
Newsletter – June 17
National Local Presidents’ Meeting recap; Parole Officer roundtable; Social media contest; and more
Parole Officer roundtable with Public Safety Minister
On June 8th, the nationally based Union of Safety and Justice Employees convened a special meeting between 16 federal Parole Officers and Canada’s Public Safety Minister, the Hon. Marco Mendicino. Member of Parliament Pam Damoff, who serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, was also in attendance.
USJE has an official mobile app!
The app can be installed on Apple and Android devices, and is available exclusively to local presidents and executive members during this trial phase.
Local President and Equity Committee member Satinder Bains talks to Regina—Qu’Appelle Conservative MP Andrew Scheer about inflation and collective bargaining
Local 40002 President Satinder Bains met with MP and former federal Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer (Regina—Qu’Appelle, SK) on June 3 to discuss how the struggling economy and rapidly rising inflation are impacting union members and making it imperative that current collective bargaining bring improved conditions for USJE and PSAC members.
National Local Presidents’ Meeting recap
USJE held our National Local Presidents’ Meeting (NLPM) on June 7-8 in Ottawa. Over 140 delegates from across the country joined in person for two packed days of learning and collaboration.
Local President Jason Zambo brings Parole Officer concerns to MP
In early June, USJE member Jason Zambo, federal Parole Officer and President of Local 00056, met with PC MP Lianne Rood to discuss USJE’s report: The Mental Health and Well-being of Canadian Federal Parole Officers: A Qualitative Investigation.
Let’s get social — and win a chance at a great prize!
USJE is offering a chance to win incredible prizes as part of a drive to increase member participation on our social media sites. If you aren’t subscribed to USJE or if you aren’t on our email list, you could be missing out on important updates and news about your union.
USJE National President, RVP and House of Commons Public Safety Chair tour Winnipeg-area CSC facilities
On Tuesday, May 24th, USJE National President David Neufeld & Regional Vice President Jeff Sandelli hosted House of Commons Public Safety Chair, Jim Carr, on a tour of Stony Mountain Institution and the Osborne Community Correctional Centre in Winnipeg.