The National Executive met during the first week of May, as well as this past week for our Executive Committee Meeting and our various labour management meetings with the Employer.
In the third meeting between the UCCO-SACC-CSN bargaining committee and the Employer, we discussed (among other topics) the chronic issue of mandatory overtime. Although UCCO-SACC-CSN members work an average of
Dear Mr. Doherty: We are writing this letter on behalf of the nearly 7500 Federal Correctional Officers in Canada. We would like to thank you for your continued efforts and
The National Day of Mourning is not only a day to honour those who have died or been injured as a result of workplace tragedy but is also a day
PSAC Strike The Public Service Alliance of Canada has exercised its right to strike for several groups. This means that some of our USJE colleagues are working on one of
A second bargaining session took place this week with the Treasury Board in Ottawa. During this meeting, your bargaining committee insisted on the members’ demands to achieve a more equitable
The National Health and Safety Policy Committee (NHSPC) held a virtual meeting on February 28. Here is an overview of what was discussed. Prison Needle Exchange Program and Overdose Prevention
A first series of meetings took place this week between your Bargaining Committee and the Employer’s representatives in Ottawa. The bargaining team would like to warmly thank all the members
Following the holiday season, the National Executive met in Ottawa for the National Executive and the National Labour Management Committee meetings. We would like to thank Brandon Belluz from Kent
UCCO-SACC-CSN National President on the use of the nothwithstanding clause in a labour dispute Dear Premier Ford, I am the National President of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN),
In August 2021, a Correctional Officer from Mission Medium Security Institution, in the Pacific Region, contracted Covid-19 after escorting an inmate to outside hospital. Shortly after, the infection became serious
On September 7th, 2022, a National Health and Safety Policy Committee (NHSPC) was held in hybrid format. Our representatives Frédérick Lebeau, National Vice-President, James Bloomfield, President of the Prairie Region,
Your National Executive was back in Ottawa last week for the National Labour Management Committee meeting (NLMC) after a summer break. Locals and regions have been very active over the
See the flyer below (PDF link) for more information on what to do with Phoenix overpayment letters.
PACIFIC REGION EDUCATIONAL BURSARY FOR CHILDREN OR DEPENDANTS OF ACTIVE OR RETIRED CX See attachment below.
The work of a correctional officer is difficult and affects the mental health of many of us. We work in unique and sometimes stressful, even traumatic working conditions. If you
On Monday June 20, 2022, a National Health and Safety Policy Committee was held in hybrid format. Our representatives Frédérick Lebeau, National Vice-President, James Bloomfield, President of the Prairie Region,
On June 16th and 17th, representatives of our subcommittees on gloves and dual threat vests received a presentation from the Security Operations Department at NHQ. Gloves After developing specs