On this bilingual episode of the Union Safety Net, we are shedding light on the ongoing labour dispute currently taking place at the Bank of Canada. Guests: Alex Silas, National Executive Vice President of PSAC and Pat Tessier Vice president of the local and security officer for over 10 years.

On August 12, 2026, USJE National President David Neufeld and RVP JP Surette, along with local union representative Lauren Wilson, toured several divisions and sections of CSC National Headquarters in Ottawa. The purpose of the visit was to speak directly with members about the job cuts resulting from the Comprehensive Expenditure Review and the impact of these cuts on their workplaces and livelihoods.    

USJE is currently seeking applications for its National Equity Committee chaired by Regional Vice President Shauna Ward.

“More people in our neighbourhoods are struggling to find stable housing than ever before,” said Kelly Gilson, Executive Director at United Way Oxford. “We need community partnerships and contributions from organizations like USJE to help us meet that need”.

On July 21, USJE National President David Neufeld and USJE Regional Vice-Presidents Jeff Sandelli (CSC Community-Parole Board of Canada-West) and Kirk McIntosh (CSC Manitoba) participated in site visits with CSC’s Commissioner, Talal Dakalbab, and newly appointed Prairie Regional Deputy Commissioner (RDC), Kathy Neil, in Manitoba. 

During the final day of Convention, delegates addressed outstanding resolutions from the Bylaw and General Committee.