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Message to our WP members
Despite tough economic times and a less-than-labour friendly government, this is turning out to be a very exciting time for USGE/PSAC members in the federal public service. (more...)
When to file a classification grievance
Two of our largest departments, the RCMP and CSC, have traditionally agreed to place classification grievances in abeyance pending the outcome of labour relations grievances on job content. Both departments have now decided to strictly enforce the timeframe and parameters determined by the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) at the Treasury Board Secretariat. (more...)
Poorly filled-out grievance forms could see documents being returned - PSLRB
The Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB) sent out a communiqué this week that could see poorly filled-out grievance forms being returned to grievors. (more...)
PSAC and Treasury Board release joint information on classification reform process
PSAC and Treasury recently released a joint communiqué outlining the planned classification reform process. (more...)
JLP launches their newest workshop Duty to Accommodate
The Joint Learning Program (SLP) has recently announced the finalization of their much-anticipated workshop Duty to Accommodate: Building an Inclusive Workplace. (more...)
Update on the transfer of Pay Administration Services to Miramichi
The PSAC and Treasury Board have released more information on the transfer of Pay Administration Services to Miramichi. (more...)
Message from the National President to all members working for the RCMP
While USGE has always been cooperative with its fellow bargaining agents, professional associations and all types of organized labour I am completely fed up with constant attacks and degrading comments made by RCMP Staff Relations Representatives against Public Service Employees working with the RCMP. (more...)
Article in the Ottawa Citizen exposes cause of problems at RCMP
A recent article in the Ottawa Citizen is shining the light on the cause of the current toxic environment at the RCMP. We have reproduced the article in question, in its entirety, below. (more...)
Take your lunch outside on March 1, 2012
Does the prospect of losing your job bother you? What about severe cuts to your hard-earned pension while MPs' pensions keep growing and growing?
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March 1 National Day of Action a success
Sub-zero weather and biting cold winds were not enough to stop USGE members from stepping away from their desk on March 1 to protest the upcoming slashing of public services. (more...)
USGE says 'No thanks" to CSC's Attendance Management Program
Further to our last Communiqué on November 9, 2011, the committee met on December 6 and 8, 2011 at the Minto Suites Hotel, in Ottawa. Terms of Reference were drafted and approved unanimously. (more...)
USGE Structure Committee Update #2
CSC recently introduced an Attendance Management Program (AMP) department-wide in an attempt to rein in spiralling HR costs and possible abuses of sick leave credits.
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USGE's attempt at proactivity being thwarted by Harper goverment
The USGE National Office has received a number of calls from members asking for further information on possible cuts coming to our various employers as a result of last week's Austerity Budget. (more...)
May Day Rally on the Hill
Remember this scene in 1991 when the Government of the day refused to pay Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value? Well, this May 1st we want to fill the Hill again! (more...)
May Day Rally Photo Gallery
USGE members and delegates attending the PSAC Convention took time out of their day to meet up on Parliament Hill in a strong show against the currents Conservative cuts. (more...)
Protest takes place at Leclerc Institution
Today's protests were not just limited to Ottawa. (more...)