On Sunday, September 24, 2017 our USGE National Executive represented all USGE members by participating in the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day in Ottawa. This National Memorial Day honors the dedication of all police and peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities.
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USGE hosts pizza lunch for pay centre employees
On August 30th, 2017, USGE National President Stan Stapleton, Regional Vice President Lynette Robinson, Acting Regional Vice President Laurie Ann Wesselby and a group of USGE volunteers from Miramichi Firearms, the Atlantic Institution and Dorchester Institution hosted a pizza lunch for the 745 employees of the Pay Center in Miramichi, NB to thank them for their hard work throughout the Phoenix pay debacle.
USGE involved in newly released study on mental health concerns for public safety workers
The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT), with contribution from USGE, released yesterday the results of a year-long national mental health study of public safety personnel in Canada. The study, entitled “Mental Disorder symptoms among Public Safety Personnel in Canada” reveals that a high proportion of public safety personnel report symptoms consistent with one or more mental disorders including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Statement by USGE National President Stan Stapleton regarding the recent racist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia
The Union of Solicitor General Employees and its over 15,000 members vehemently condemn the vicious acts of racism, hatred and violence perpetrated by Nazi and white supremacist groups in Charlottesville Virginia over the past weekend. We stand in solidarity with those who directly challenged these groups and offer our sincere condolences to the family of Heather Heyer who lost her life while standing up to the racist violence.
USGE updates position on CSC pilot programs
As of Thursday, August 10th, USGE continues to be in discussions with CSC related to the Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Reintegration (DRAOR) and Electronic Monitoring pilots. At the present time, USGE’s position remains unchanged and, as we advised in June, USGE is encouraging members to NOT participate in the DRAOR pilot.
Update on collective agreement implementation for SV and TC Groups
Given that employees are paid in arrears, members in the SV and TC groups should have begun seeing new rates starting with the July 26 pay day. Your new salary rate should now be reflected in your pay. If you find any mistakes in your pay, contact the human resources unit in your department and notify your PSAC union representative.
Update on collective agreement implementation for PA Group
Over the course of the August 5, 2017 weekend, the employer began the salary update for members of the Programs and Administrative Services Group (PA).
USGE congratulates scholarship winner Erika Eastman
Earlier this summer, on June 6, 2017, former USGE Regional Vice President Nancy Burton and Local President Stacey Gauthier of Local 20156 Mountain Institution awarded Erika Eastman a $2,500.00 Paul Gascon scholarship on behalf of USGE. The award was presented at the morning briefing with many Local USGE members in attendance.
Labour Board upholds USGE/PSAC complaint
Over 50 USGE members working in the Pacific Region of the Correctional Service Canada, whose hours of work were changed in 2014 during bargaining with Treasury Board, have won back pay and benefits after USGE and PSAC filed a complaint.
Day four and Convention wraps up!
Day four began with a talk from National Office staff member, Diane Leduc who provided an informative and passionate presentation about her struggles with Lyme disease. Sister Leduc has been on long-term disability for most of 2017 while she deals with the significant symptoms of this debilitating illness.