USJE was proud to support a recent tour of Joyceville Institution in Kingston, organized for participants in the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference. The tour was led by Rick Sweetman, bargaining team member of the SV team and president of local 00039, and Kyle Grace, president of local 00099, who provided valuable insight into the work carried out by correctional staff and tradespeople.
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National day of mobilization on Workforce Adjustments: Standing together for public service workers
On May 28, USJE members across the country came together for a National Day of Mobilization in response to ongoing workforce adjustments (WFA). Taking place in multiple regions, these events represented a demonstration of solidarity at a time where many workers are facing uncertainty about their roles, their workplaces, and their futures.
Newsletter – May 21
CR-03 CR-04 survey, TB bargaining updates and more
May virtual Town Halls with National President: Watch now
President Neufeld provided members with a comprehensive update on the union’s budget cuts campaign, with a focus on actions being taken to counter the incoming workforce adjustment.
Member of Parliament Jacques Ramsay tours Drummondville Institution with National President Neufeld and RVP Ménard
On Thursday, May 14, federal Parliamentary Secretary for Public Safety and Member of Parliament for La Prairie – Atateken Jacques Ramsay, joined National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice President Patrick Menard for a tour of Drummond Institution.
Union Safety Net S3 : EP4 – Food Safety First
On this bilingual episode, we’re going to be discussing food safety and agricultural research with two elected officials of the Agriculture Union, a Component of…
RVP Kirsty Havard visits Fraser Valley Institution and Regional Supply Depot
On May 14, RVP Kirsty Havard visited members at Fraser Valley Institution and the Regional Supply Depot (RSD) in Abbotsford, BC.
It’s time to improve working conditions for CR-03 and CR-04 employees
USJE is advocating for meaningful, concrete changes to improve working conditions and improve fairness for CR-03s and CR-04s.
Community efforts amplified: USJE donation supports Hestia House
During a virtual meeting on May 12, 2026, the USJE National Executive approved a donation of $870 from unrestricted reserves to Hestia House, a long-standing shelter supporting women and children experiencing abuse in Saint John.
USJE well-represented at CIPSRT Conference
On May 5 and 6, a number of USJE National Executive and front-line members joined hundreds of other public safety personnel (PSP) in Calgary for the second annual Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research & Treatment (CIPSRT) conference.