UCCO-SACC-CSN NEWS

We have been working through some unprecedented times during the COVID-19 crisis and although this summer 2020 is going to look much different than summers before, we need our rest. 

After the masks a few days ago, UCCO-SACC-CSN is pleased to offer every member a personal bottle of hand sanitizer. We invite you to use this Canadian product to help

In a decision handed down last week, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed the application of inmates’ rights groups that were asking that inmates receive unlimited and anonymous access

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, UCCO-SACC-CSN has maintained that the employer must take all reasonable measures to ensure our safety, including the provision of PPE and all measures

“The response to COVID-19 has been more reactive than proactive by the Correctional Service of Canada.” This is the message that the national president of UCCO-SACC-CSN, Jeff Wilkins, delivered yesterday

Dear Sir: I have recently learned of your intention to visit Port-Cartier Institution on April 16, 2020. I would like to express that your decision to do so comes at

The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) is asking that management from Mission Institution puts in place relevant measures to protect the health of its 155 correctional officers as well

Staff will be provided with masks when entering the institution.  Since the beginning of this crisis, UCCO-SACC-CSN has been pushing to implement all reasonable measures for our protection and have

Here is a message from our National President, Jeff Wilkins, regarding masks and PPE.  I have just been advised that beginning as early as tomorrow in most institutions staff will

As part of our continued effort to keep you informed, this direction has just been released from the Office of the Chief Human Resource Officer.  The Correctional Service of Canada

Here is a letter to Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.   April 2, 2020 Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness   Dear Minister:

Here is the latest update around COVID-19. 12 correctional officers from Port-Cartier, 9 correctional officers from Joliette and one correctional officer from Donnacona Institution were diagnosed with COVID-19. Please take

In light of the information confirmed by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and made public by Correctional Service Canada (CSC), UCCO-SACC-CSN would like to state that since the

We have now learned that a total of 11 Correctional Officers (9 from Port-Cartier Institution and 2 Primary Workers at Joliette Institution (Quebec Region)) have tested positive with coronavirus. Fortunately,

Seven of our members have recently been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Port-Cartier Institution, (Quebec Region). As we work to respect these member’s privacy, executive members have provided outreach, and by

This text is meant to provide some clarity around leave granted under clause 30.17 of the collective agreement (699 leave). UCCO-SACC-CSN has worked diligently to protect our members’ rights to