Robyn Benson, National President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), on behalf of PSAC and its component, the Union of Solicitor General Employees (USGE), sent a letter to the President of the Treasury Board, Minister Scott Brison, to raise concerns regarding fair treatment for the RCMP civilian members who will become part of the federal public service.
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Update: USGE’s position on CSC’s DRAOR pilot project
National President Stan Stapleton encourages community and institutional parole officers to participate in training related to the CSC’s pilot project known as DRAOR (Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Reintegration).
Why are Civilian Members of the RCMP not receiving a salary increase?
On April 5, 2017, the RCMP Commissioner broadcast information confirming a Treasury Board approved pay package that will be provided only to regular members of the RCMP, and not to civilian members. It is PSAC/USGE’s position that RCMP civilian members should also receive their long expected pay package, without delay, and that the rationale that has been provided by the employer for withholding it is not defensible.
USGE’s position on the newly announced pilot project by CSC for DRAOR
In recent weeks, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) announced that work is under way to implement a pilot project for the Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Reintegration (DRAOR) institutional and community scales.
PSAC granted intervenor status to represent RCMP’s Telecommunications Operators
PSAC received notice from the Public Service Labour Relations and Employment Board (PSLREB) on March 20, 2017, that PSAC and others unions /associations have been granted intervenor status in the matter of CUPE’s applications to represent LES-TOs and PO-TCOs (Telecommunications Operators).
CBC features USGE member in new show
On March 16th, CBC launched Keeping Canada Safe, a high-profile, eight-part documentary series featuring everyday heroes. Hamza Al-Baghdadi, one of our USGE members, was interviewed about his work as a Parole Officer.
Join USGE for a volunteer experience in Nicaragua (May 26 – June 3, 2017)
Last fall, USGE had the privilege of funding the creation of a bright and open classroom in the Gilberto Siles community of Nicaragua. Up until that time, the children in Gilberto Siles studied in a number of dark and cramped buildings that were open to the elements.
Q & A for the Operational Services (SV) Group Tentative Agreement
Who is entitled to receive the GL-MAM (Refrigeration HVAC Technicians) Terminable Allowance? The allowance is provided only to GL-MAM employees who…
TC, PA, EB and SV members: It’s time for you to vote!
PSAC’s tentative agreements with Treasury Board covering the TC, SV, PA and EB bargaining units will only take effect if they are ratified in a vote by the members. These tentative agreements cover workers from coast to coast to coast. Hundreds of ratification meetings, which include information sessions, will take place across the country up until April 13.
Phoenix: Questions and answers
I have not received my correct pay. What should I do? If your pay is being administered from within your department,…