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USGE Local 20091 boycotts National Public Service Week due to Phoenix
On Wednesday June 7, USGE Local 20091 held a cake and coffee event in Abbotsford, BC, with apples and water for our more health conscious members, to encourage our members to boycott the government’s National Public Service Week – NPSW – (June 11 to 17, 2017). Local 20091 also provided information on the Bill C-27 and reminded our members that the employer has not yet signed our contracts.
RVP Lynette’s thoughts on her experience in Nicaragua
On May 26th, USGE National President Stan Stapleton, and USGE RVP Lynette Robinson as well as other USGE members, family and friends arrived in Nicaragua to build a school in El Puma.
USGE volunteers build school in Nicaragua
USGE President, Stan Stapleton, and USGE Atlantic RVP, Lynette Robinson, as well as other USGE members, friends and family arrived in Nicaragua on May 26th, to begin their 10-day volunteer experience with SchoolBOX!
President Stan’s thoughts on his experience in Nicaragua
On May 26th, USGE National President Stan Stapleton, and USGE RVP Lynette Robinson as well as other USGE members, family and friends arrived in Nicaragua to build a school in the community of El Puma.
Congratulations Munashe Sithole, USGE scholarship winner
USGE RVP and Chair of USGE’s Scholarship Committee, Jan Hauck, presented one of USGE’s Louise Pargeter scholarships to the mother of a scholarship recipient. Sarudzai Mashazhu member of USGE Local 00089 was presented with the scholarship as well as with a USGE jacket, for her daughter Munashe Sithole.
Government delaying signing of new collective agreements
PSAC has been pushing the government to sign four collective agreements by the end of May, but the employer is insisting they won’t be ready until mid-June at the earliest. These agreements, covering over 100,000 workers, were ratified by the membership in votes that concluded in April.
’Incredibly frustrating’: Safety gaps persist years after parole officer’s murder, audit finds
More than a decade after the gruesome murder of a federal parole officer during a home visit led to sweeping safety reform promises, a new audit finds that key security gaps persist in protections for front-line staff.
Lack of mental health support for RCMP members
USGE is currently examining the Auditor General’s report regarding mental health support for RCMP members. We will be paying particular attention to ensuring that the interests of USGE members are properly represented in the implementation of all of the report’s recommendations.
RCMP: Intimidation and harassment still present according to report
USGE is presently reviewing this report, paying careful attention to the recommendations. We’re dedicated to ensuring that all our members work in safe and respectful work environments.