On June 24, USJE Local 50081, supported by Regional Vice President (RVP) Jeff Sandelli, held a rally to show support for the Bargaining Team in the face of aggression by the Treasury Board related to despicable bargaining tactics/offers, Workforce Adjustment and the Return to Office mandate.

June 27 marks National PTSD Awareness Day, an annual occasion dedicated to raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This year, RVP Jeff Sandelli and members of Local 50081 held their membership meeting and commemorated the occasion by taking part in CIPSRT’s PTSD Awareness Month Photo campaign.

On Wednesday, June 17th, National President David Neufeld met with Member of Parliament Grant Jackson at his office on Parliament Hill, providing an important opportunity to highlight the essential work performed by members of the Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) members and discuss key issues affecting them. 

A conservation between David Neufeld, National President of USJE and Mr. Talal Dakalbab, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada.

Every June, National Public Service Week is recognized by departments and agencies across the Government of Canada in order to highlight the value, contributions, and dedication of federal public service employees. This year, as in past years, USJE is proud to honor the vital contributions that federal public service employees carry out every day to keep Canadians safe.

USJE remains firmly committed to protecting members and ensuring harassment investigations are conducted by individuals who are truly independent from the employer. Members coming forward with harassment concerns deserve a system that is fair, trauma-informed, and free from any appearance of bias.