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
Since 2013, the joint training committee, consisting of the five regional vice-presidents and of CSN staff, has worked to improve the training available for officers who have chosen to get
Yesterday various ministers announced that the Mandatory Vaccination Policy for the Core Public Administration and RCMP is suspended as of June 20th. To be clear, this means that effective June
On Thursday, June 9th, National President Jeff Wilkins, Ontario Regional President Chris Bucholtz and CSN Coordinator François Ouellette met with Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino in Ottawa. During this meeting
The National Labour Management Committee (NLMC) was held on Thursday, June 2nd in Ottawa. It was our first official meeting with the commissioner and the entire national executive team since