On September 29, the federal government announced that the EllisDon Corporation won the contract to design and build the new Health Centre of Excellence in Dorchester, NB. Work is expected to begin shortly on the new facility—which was first announced in 2019—to be completed in 2032.
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USJE urges Prime Minister Carney to make immediate legislative changes to improve access to Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety Personnel
The Union of Safety and Justice Employees has submitted its 2026 federal pre-budget brief calling on the Government of Canada to immediately improve access to Workers’ Compensation on behalf of federal Public Safety Personnel represented by USJE.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Truth is where reconciliation begins
Every September 30, we honour residential school survivors, their families, and their communities, and we remember the children who never came home. On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are reminded that reconciliation begins with listening to survivors, learning the truth about the residential school system, and carrying that truth into our workplaces and communities.
USJE National Executive attends the 49th annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, members of USJE’s National Executive attended the 49th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
USJE National Executive approves $20,000 donation to support striking Bank of Canada workers
USJE’s National Executive has unanimously adopted a motion to provide financial support to Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members currently on strike at the Bank of Canada.
Jobs with USJE
USJE is seeking to hire 1 or 2 Term Labour Relations Officers, for a period of 12 months (with opportunity for extension, up to and including indeterminate status).
Members of USJE National Executive support ongoing negotiations
Yesterday, members of the USJE National Executive and Alex Creamer, Local President and member of the PA Group negotiating team, joined the gathering organized by the Government Services Union in front of the Metcalfe Hotel in Ottawa.
USJE National Executive shows continued solidarity with striking Bank of Canada security guards
Ninety-three days into their strike, Bank of Canada security guards continue to stand strong on the picket line, supported by union members across the country. Today, members of the USJE National Executive visited the picket line in Ottawa to show their solidarity and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the striking workers as they continue their fight for a fair collective agreement.
Newsletter – September 17
Last chance for committee applications, survey and more
Last chance to complete the USJE Members survey – we welcome your feedback!
Thank you to the 611 USJE members who have completed our Members’ survey to date! Our survey is open until Sunday Sept 20th –…