Correctional Officers speak with political and organizational leaders about the growing problem of people with mental health problems in provincial correctional facilities.
Ottawa (30 Apr. 2010) - On April 29th a delegation of provincial Correctional Officers, members of Components of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), met with the Opposition party critics for Public Safety as well as with other key organizations in the sector.
"One matter of serious concern to these officers is the growing crisis of people with mental health problems in Canada's provincial correctional facilities," said NUPGE National Representative Len Bush.
"We know it is a big problem in the federal facilities - but it is much worse in the provincial jails."
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Len Bush (NUPGE), Hugh Gillis (NSGEU/NUPGE), Shelley Yeo (PEIUPSE/NUPGE), Eduardo Almeida (OPSEU/NUPGE), Sheryl Ferguson (OPSEU/NUGPE) and Patrick Gilbertson (MGEU/NUPGE) |
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Meeting with Don Davies, NDP MP |
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Meeting with Mark Holland, Liberal MP |
The issue, as well as a wide range of problems facing the provincial correctional system, were discussed in depth with Members of Parliament Don Davies, NDP and Mark Holland, Liberals.
"We really appreciate the time they took to meet with us," said Bush. "They were both quite knowledgeable on the issues, responsive and I truly think heard what we had to say."
There was a commitment from all involved in the meetings to continue the dialogue in the future.
NUPGE
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is one of Canada's largest labour organizations with over 340,000 members. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families and to build a stronger Canada by ensuring our common wealth is used for the common good. NUPGE
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