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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...)
Update on the RCMP Administrative Support Positions Review (ASPR)
The USGE National Office recently received a draft communiqué from the RCMP on the Administrative Support Positions Review (ASPR) that is currently on-going. . (more...)
First National WFA Meeting held at CSC
May 16, 2012 saw its first CSC National Work Force Adjustment Committee meeting where officials from both organizations discussed the proposed approach by CSC for managing affected employees as a result of the Deficit Reduction Action Plan announced by the federal government. (more...)
CSIS Bargaining Update
After the last meeting held between the Employer and the Bargaining team, USGE is happy to say that significant progress has been made. However negotiations were not concluded since there are still a number of outstanding items. (more...)
PSAC calls for national boycott of events during government-sponsored National Public Service Week
The federal government is organizing National Public Service Week from June 10 to June 16. This celebration is being organized at the same time as thousands of our fellow members are being handed affected notices because of the government's reckless austerity agenda. (more...)
Productive first meeting with Minister of Justice
John Edmunds, USGE National President, recently attended a meeting with the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. (more...)
Closure of RCMP labs — WFA
As was recently mentioned in the media the RCMP has announced that they are closing the labs in Winnipeg and Regina by March 2014 and in Halifax by March 2015. (more...)
USGE Structure Committee Report presented during the National Local Presidents' Meeting
Danielle Belleau, RVP Ottawa, presented an updated report to the National Local Presidents' Meeting participants. (more...)
USGE Flags in the mail for Locals
The USGE National Office has recently begun the mailout of USGE flags to all of our Locals. (more...)
Details of Policy Grievance filed by PSAC, WFAA — Department of Justice
This is a Policy Grievance hereby filed by the Public Service Alliance of Canada pursuant to Sec. 220 of the Public Service Labour Relations Act. (more...)
CSC — Selection of Employees for Retention or Lay-Off
Earlier today CSC advised the USGE National Office that they would be informing various employees that they were unsuccessful in the SERLO Process. (more...)
Government Recognizes Previous Military Service of Public Servants
The Federal Government is moving forward with plans to recognize previous military service of former members of the Canadian Forces that join the public service. (more...)
USGE quietly sitting back? Not likely!
Many members have been asking questions as to why the USGE has not been in the news regarding announcements of job cuts affecting their particular departments. Has USGE been quiet? Quite the opposite. (more...)
"We Are All Affected" Day of Action planned for September 15
The PSAC has announced that September 15, 2012 will be a "We Are All Affected" cross-country Day of Action. (more...)
WFA Open Letter to our USGE Sisters and Brothers
Over the last few months the USGE has been working hard to try and get answers from the government about the cuts that were identified in Budget 2012. (more...)
National Generic Work Description and Classification review of CSC, CR-03 positions
Following a long struggle with CSC on behalf of our members currently classified at the CR-03 level, John Edmunds, USGE National President was finally able to have the commitment of CSC Commissioner Don Head to reclassify these members at a CR-04 level under the current classification standards. (more...)
New Parole Officer-Offender Ratios
Included in the current cuts announced as a result of the Conservative Government's Deficit Reduction Action Plan was an increase in the number of offenders CSC Parole Officers must supervise. (more...)
Policy Grievance filed by PSAC — RCMP
The PSAC has filed a policy grievance against the RCMP, pursuant to Section 220 of the Public Service Labour Relations Act. (more...)
USGE National Executive approves motion for funding Local fight-back campaigns
Forms and guidelines are now available online for Locals' use to apply for this newly approved funding. (more...)
CSC senior management's feeble attempts to stonewall and shut out USGE
USGE has always quite been proud of the excellent relationship we have forged with Don Head, CSC Commissioner. We have had a great number of productive meetings with Mr. Head; in fact, we were quite pleased at his willingness to work with us to resolve any and all issues facing CSC and our members. (more...)
Unions say Canadians have a right to know how public safety is being compromised by federal government cuts
Unions representing workers in Canadian prisons, at the borders, in the federal justice system, and serving veterans say the federal government has some explaining — and listening — to do when it comes to how cuts are putting public safety at risk. (more...)
We're looking for feedback from our members!
Here at USGE, we are quite proud of our Toolbox and justifiably so! We were the first Component to create this tool for our members' use and have continued to update it on a regular basis. And that time has come around again. (more...)
USGE National President in Saskatchewan for National Day of Action
As part of the PSAC National Day of Action, John Edmunds, USGE National President, will be in Saskatoon, SK. (more...)
USGE member elected as Prairies Alternate REVP
USGE wishes to congratulate Sister Deborah Ferguson, of Local 30010 - Edmonton RCMP, on her recent election as Alternate REVP - Prairies Region. (more...)
CSC's National Attendance Management Program (NAMP)
In an attempt to rein in spiralling HR costs and perceived abuses of sick leave by employees, CSC introduced a National Attendance Management Program (NAMP). USGE has and continues to object to this national program and has cautioned the employer on its implementation. (more...)
149 USGE members at RCMP receiving affected notices
USGE members working for the RCMP have not been spared from the budgetary cuts exercise happening throughout the federal civil service. (more...)
Parole Board of Canada employees receive affected notices
USGE members at the Parole Board of Canada in Edmonton and Kingston recently received affected notices. (more...)
Parole Officers to be consulted on rewrite of policy dealing with work description
As was indicated in a previous web article, included in the current cuts announced as a result of the Conservative Government's Deficit Reduction Action Plan was an increase in the number of offenders CSC Parole Officers must supervise. (more...)
Winners of USGE jackets announced
USGE recently asked its members to provide feedback on our Toolbox; as a reward for letting us know what you wanted, we held a draw from the received submissions. (more...)
Clustering of food services at CSC another step towards the privatization of our prisons
The Correctional Service of Canada has announced that it will be moving forward with its plan to cluster food services within its penitentiaries. The rationale for this move is based on apparent cost-savings. The USGE is not convinced that these perceived savings can make up for the negative impact this move will have on the offender population. (more...)
CSIS Bargaining Update
Meetings between the bargaining team and the employer were held on November 7 and 8 in Ottawa. Significant progress was made on a number of issues and the team was able to sign off on a number of items. (more...)
New format for online forms
USGE is always listening to our members and we appreciate the feedback. In fact, it was a suggestion on changes to online form submissions that prompted us to modify our online forms. (more...)