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News – UCCO SACC CSN https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca Union of Canadian Correctional Officers Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:49:52 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 National Health and Safety Policy Committee | March 2025 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/national-health-and-safety-policy-committee-march-2025/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:49:39 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8250 Are Health and Safety Optional According to Correctional Service and Its Representatives? On February 26, 2025, the National Health and Safety Policy Committee (NHSPC) met in Ottawa. All regional health and safety delegates were present to attend the meeting as well as to participate in an annual discussion on major issues affecting our profession. It was a busy week, providing an opportunity to...

]]> Minister Champagne approved pilot project for use of frequency jammers at select correctional facilities https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/minister-champagne-approved-pilot-project-for-use-of-frequency-jammers-at-select-correctional-facilities/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:58:28 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8245 Thanks to the relentless work of UCCO-SACC-CSN and, SAPSCQ-CSN, Correctional Services Canada (CSC) and the Quebec correctional service have received an exemption under the Radiocommunication Act that will allow correctional services to use radio frequency jammers for drones and mobile phones. This exemption is the first of its kind in Canada to be granted to correctional institutions...

]]> National Executive and National Labour-Management Committee Report | February 2025 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/national-executive-and-national-labour-management-committee-report-february-2025/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:06 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8178 Recently, the employer released a memo indicating an interim procurement of frisk gloves. These new gloves, which meet current specifications, will be purchased to fill a gap while a new tender is prepared to procure needlestick-resistant gloves. While a supplier had won the last tender for needlestick-resistant gloves, its gloves failed both in-house testing and external CSC-commissioned testing...

]]> Tentative Agreements Ratification | Negotiation Report 13 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/tentative-agreements-ratification-negotiation-report-13/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:40:25 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8161 As previously updated, UCCO-SACC-CSN’s bargaining committee has reached a tentative agreement with the Treasury Board for our Collective agreement, and another one with Correctional Service of Canada for our Global agreement. Your bargaining committee has just completed the presentation of both tentative agreements to all 49 local presidents as per article 12.04 of the constitution.

]]> Tentative Agreement has been reached with the Treasury Board | Negotiation Report 12 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/tentative-agreement-has-been-reached-with-the-treasury-board-negotiation-report-12/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 21:59:24 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8139 After a week of what was a marathon round of negotiations, the Bargaining Committee has finally reached a tentative agreement with the Treasury Board of Canada on Nov 29th. After a powerful mobilization by nearly six hundred Correctional Officers from across the country on November 26th, your bargaining committee was able to make the final push to secure a new four-year agreement.

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]]> NHSPC Report | October 2024 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/nhspc-report-october-2024/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:00:53 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8137 Are health and safety all that important to our employer? Following the last National Health and Safety Policy Committee meeting held on October 16, 2024, we would be tempted to answer no. Health and safety should always come before money. Unfortunately, the employer doesn’t always seem to think so. Without further ado, here are the points raised at the meeting. Light bars on escort The employer...

]]> Negotiation update – October 2024 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/negotiation-update-october-2024/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:30:15 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8126 During our latest negotiation session, held in Ottawa from October 22 to 24, 2024, UCCO-SACC-CSN’s bargaining committee worked diligently to further our objective of concluding a collective agreement respecting correctional officers, our difficult working conditions and the unique role we fulfill within the Federal Public Service. Although the employer proposed a new allowance, it failed to modify...

]]> National Executive Meeting Summary | October 2024 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/national-executive-meeting-summary-october-2024/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:00:50 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8114 Fall is here, and summer behind us. We hope everyone had a good rest during the holidays. This autumn has been busy with several files that affect our daily work and our negotiations. Solidarity is the key in these negotiations. We must remain proud, united, and strong in the coming days and weeks. Here are a few files that have been on our radar in the last few weeks. In addition to two sessions...

]]> Our collective strength is our ultimate asset – Negotiation Report 11 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/our-collective-strength-is-our-ultimate-asset-negotiation-report-11/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:00:42 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8080 The bargaining committee would like to announce the return of Michel Bouchard as Negotiator since Xavier Laberge has decided to return to his former post within the CSN. Michel, who has previously worked with UCCO-SACC-CSN in the roles of advisor for the Ontario region, CSN team coordinator, as well as negotiator for several years, has come back to our team. The bargaining committee welcomes his...

]]> National Health and Safety Policy Committee Meeting | July 2024 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/national-health-and-safety-policy-committee-meeting-july-2024/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:00:57 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8065 The National Occupational Health and Safety Policy Committee convened on June 19. This steering committee meets four times a year to discuss health and safety issues affecting all Correctional Service staff. All the unions are represented on the Committee, with UCCO-SACC-CSN holding two seats. In attendance at the previous meeting, held via videoconference, were Frédérick Lebeau...

]]> National Executive Meeting Report – June 2024 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/national-executive-meeting-report-june-2024/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 19:25:18 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8045 The Summer holiday season is upon us and many will be taking time off with family and friends to recharge their batteries this summer. The National Executive wishes you all a great summer break. We’ll need everyone’s help come fall, which promises to be very busy, including negotiations with the Correctional Service and Treasury Board Canada. We would like to thank Kevin Machan of Bowden...

]]> First Monetary Demands Negotiations https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/first-monetary-demands-negotiations/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:39:04 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=8030 This past week marked the first phase of negotiating monetary demands, and we want to provide you with a detailed update on the progress and challenges we faced. On June 12, both parties exchanged their monetary demands. The Employer presented their demands but refused to provide all details and explanations, stating they would deliver a comprehensive offer at the end of June 13.

]]> Progress and Challenges in the Latest Negotiations Week https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/progress-and-challenges-in-the-latest-negotiations-week/ Fri, 31 May 2024 19:00:06 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=7980 As we continue our efforts to secure a fair and beneficial contract for all members, we want to provide you with an update on the latest developments from this week’s negotiations. We began this week with some uncertainty and apprehension due to the return of the previous negotiator on the Employer side. However, he assured us that he is committed to maintaining the positive momentum established...

]]> National Executive and National Labour-Management Committee Report – May 2024 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/national-executive-and-national-labour-management-committee-report-may-2024/ Mon, 13 May 2024 16:50:51 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=7972 The National Executive and National Mobilization Committee were in Ottawa the week of April 28 to May 3, accompanied by Kareem Zacharia from Collins Bay Institution who observed both tables for the week. The executive committee would like to thank Kareem for his presence and input. Both tables had a very full agenda. The Labour Management meeting, also held that week, was attended by the Regional...

]]> National Executive and National Labour-Management Committee Report https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/national-executive-and-national-labour-management-committee-report-2/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:19:01 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=7967 The last month has been very busy for members of the National Executive. Since the end of February, two separate weeks have been devoted to productive negotiations with the National Joint Council, a CIPSRT mental-health symposium, the completion of the national audit, various meetings and tours with members of Parliament, and, of course, the National Labour Management Committee in the past week.

]]> National Executive Report on Schedules https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/national-executive-report-on-schedules/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:16:45 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=7950 After a lengthy clash with the employer at the National Labour Management table regarding the promulgation of an amended scheduling bulletin in May 2023, which resulted in the union filing an unfair-labour practice complaint (190) in June of the same year, the employer has officially conceded its position. For two years, local scheduling committees have attempted to propose schedule changes...

]]> National Health and Safety Policy Committee Meeting https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/national-health-and-safety-policy-committee-meeting-2/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:44:28 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=7946 The National Health and Safety Policy Committee held a virtual meeting at the end of March. Here are some issues that were discussed. Once again, there was heated discussion concerning the PNEP. At last, there was someone from the health sector to answer our questions. Following months-long efforts on our part, the employer committed to send us the list of criteria used to determine if a site...

]]> Negotiation Report #8 – Together, we are stronger https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/news/bargaining-report-8/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:00:05 +0000 https://ucco-sacc-csn.ca/?post_type=news&p=7915 As we approach the Easter weekend, your bargaining committee extends their warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. We’re pleased to bring you the latest developments from this week’s negotiation sessions for our new contract. Your bargaining committee has been hard at work, representing your interests and advancing our collective goals. The negotiating team would like to remind all members that...

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