In a formal meeting last week between senior staff at Correctional Service Canada and USGE National President Stan Stapleton and National Vice President David Neufeld regarding DRAOR (Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Reintegration), USGE was provided with more information about the additional resources being allocated by CSC to cover the extra time that parole officers will incur in sites where DRAOR is being piloted.
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USGE supports those suffering from floods in Outaouais – National Capital Region
This week, the USGE National Executive unanimously passed an urgent motion to immediately make available $20,000 in funds from our unrestricted reserves to the Red Cross. This money will go towards the Red Cross’ Quebec Spring Floods Appeal.
Flood situation in the National Capital region: Federal building closures
With the flood situation continuing to worsen in many regions of Ontario and Quebec, our top priority is the safety and security of our employees, and those in our community. The latest information available indicates there is the potential for more local flooding and road closures, which may result in evacuations in some areas or significant delays on the roads over the next few days.
Quebec SESG members rally against Phoenix
Last Saturday, April 29, USGE members participated in the Phoenix mobilization day. They visited Liberal MPs from all regions of Quebec and demonstrations took place in nine different cities across the province.
Reimbursement available to those who needed tax advice due to Phoenix
Current and former employees who encountered pay issues related to the Phoenix pay system and who required the assistance of an accountant or another qualified tax professional may seek a reimbursement for tax advisory services in relation to their 2016 or 2017 income taxes.
May Day 2017: Manitoban USGE members rally at legislature in support of workers
Around 200 Winnipeggers marched and rallied on Monday at an annual event to celebrate the working class. Starting at 6 p.m., supporters marched to the Manitoba Legislature as part of May Day, an international event each May 1 in support of workers’ rights. This year’s event was hosted by the Winnipeg Labour Council and Mayworks.
National Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning, held on April 28, has been established to remember those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job. It also recognizes those who have worked tirelessly to prevent exposures, injuries and fatalities on the job and to celebrate their victories.
Victory! PSAC gets pay increases for pay-matched RCMP Civilian members
Shortly after PSAC National President Robyn Benson sent a letter to Minister Scott Brison, President of Treasury Board, asking about fair treatment of RCMP civilian members, we received Treasury Board’s written commitment to provide pay-matched civilian members with the pay increases recently negotiated by their comparators in the core public administration.
Government says it’s working to resolve massive union dues shortfall
The federal government says it’s trying to figure out how much its troubled electronic pay system has shortchanged the unions representing thousands of civil servants facing unforeseen pay issues.
RCMP Civilian Members’ Pay Raise
PSAC/USGE has been taking political action to address the interests of the CM community. Since initiating those efforts, we’ve received encouraging commitments from Treasury Board and the RCMP with respect to pay-matched CMs on the issue of pay increases.