MGEU says 'bulked-up criminals' pose increasing problem to peace officers and employers should assist them in keeping in shape.
Corrections/Criminal Justice
Among the public sector members of the National Union are thousands of women and men who work in Canada’s justice system. They are employed as Youth Corrections Professionals, Correctional Officers, Probation Officers, Sheriffs as well as those who work in community-based social services, child protection, youth counsellors and other related social services.
As such, these members of the National Union have a wealth of experience and knowledge that we believe can make an invaluable contribution to the development of public policy and legislation on criminal justice issues.
Contract talks open for 29,000 B.C. public employees
'Our proposals will focus on winnable issues that resolve long standing inequities.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.
BCGEU reaches agreements on Olympic secondments
Covering employees called into service for the winter games next month in Vancouver.
Half of Manitoba's medical examiner investigators resign over low wages
“It’s unacceptable that these specialists are being treated like this,” says MGEU President Peter Olfert.
Time running out to fix problems at youth 'superjail'
'It is only a matter of time before a tragedy occurs in this jail …a tragedy that is completely avoidable.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.
Walkout by prison guards spreading across Britain
Officers strike in protest as tensions ignite over bullying and harassment by supervisors.
NUPGE probation officers meet Oct. 15-16 in Ottawa
'The main goal has to be public safety. Providing support, supervision and rehabilitation programs upon an offender's release into the community is critical.' - James Clancy.
Fallen peace and police officers honoured in Ottawa
Thousands join peace and police officers in annual ceremonies remembering those who have died in the line of duty.
The mental health crisis in Canada's justice system
Experts from across the country will join representatives of Canada's justice workers to assess the growing crisis posed by mental health problems in correctional facilities.
Anti-Discrimination Systemic Change Program
'We are now in the second year of this initiative within youth justice.'
Tentative NSGEU deal for Cape Breton police
'The union welcomes the achievement of a tentative agreement without having to go through binding arbitration.' - Joan Jessome.
BCGEU continues lobby to expand sheriff duties
'There are over 40,000 outstanding warrants waiting to be served in B.C. .' - BCGEU's Dean Purdy.
Big wage and reclassification gains for N.S. sheriffs
Approximate raises of $9,000 and $6,500 won by NSGEU.
MGEU welcomes expansion plans for Manitoba Correctional facilities
“This is an encouraging sign that the Government is working towards creating a safe and secure environment for our members and the offenders housed in these facilities” - Peter Olfert, President MGEU/NUPGE.
Major campaign launched to save prison farms
Dating back to the 1880s, the program includes two operations in the Kingston, Ont. area, and others near Dorchester, N.B., Stony Mountain, Man., Prince Albert, Sask. and Innisfail, Alta.
OPSEU tells McGuinty to stop destroying corrections
Warren (Smokey) Thomas calls on the province to come up with a joint plan to deal with overcrowding, safety and other issues affecting front-line workers.
Program will help Manitoba women awaiting trial
Similar programs are already operating in Ontario and Saskatchewan.
French corrections strike highlights big prison issues
Murders, escapes, drug-dealing, overcrowding, underfunding and suicide behind unauthorized strike by thousands of correctional officers in France.
NSGEU disappointed at police conciliation failure
'This clearly shows a lack of respect for the members who provide police services.' - Joan Jessome
Public service workers safeguard Saskatchewan
Province-wide SGEU campaign features firefighters, highways workers, social workers and corrections workers.
'Two-for-one' sentencing overshadows larger issue
NUPGE urges federal justice minister to use stimulus money to begin "massive investment" in new and upgraded correctional facilities across Canada.
BCGEU says sheriffs could ease police workload
'We can train sheriffs much quicker than police officers and there are substantial cost savings for taxpayers in this model.' - Dean Purdy
SGEU welcomes resources and training promise
'We have been asking for these changes for decades.... We hope the government carries through.' - SGEU president Bob Bymoen.
Correctional officers break off talks in Nfld.
Province demanding long list of unacceptable concessions, including the issue of sick leave which nearly led to a province-wide strike by Ontario correctional workers.
Ontario correctional workers ratify new contract
Now is the time to fix long-standing problems within the system - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.
OPSEU corrections unit reaches tentative deal
'The bargaining team asked the members for support and that’s exactly what we got.' - team chair David Kerr.
Man in jail in Ottawa highlights crisis in mental health and criminal justice systems
The National Union sees the detention of a 30 year old Ottawa man with Down syndrome and bipolar disorder as highlighting the national crisis in mental health and criminal justice systems.
Ontario correctional workers vote 89% to strike
Remaining 35,000 Ontario Public Service members ratify settlement.
N.S. correctional workers lag national standards
Interest arbitration award affects employees at five provincial facilities.
Australian correctional officers oppose privatization plans
'Selling off prisons to big business is abhorrent.... assaults on officers increase, the welfare of inmates plummets and community security is compromised.'
Ottawa must upgrade or replace 'Dickens' novel Nfld. prison
'The current set-up at HMP is a time bomb waiting to explode.' - NAPE president Carol Furlong
Sheriffs eligible for Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal
'Sheriffs and correctional officers put their lives on the line each day.' - BCGEU
NUPGE delegates join thousands at Parliament Hill memorial
31st annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service
Jail overcrowding fuels contraband problem, says OPSEU
Overcrowding in Ontario jails continues to be a major contributor to the smuggling of contraband by inmates, says the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/NUPGE).
NUPGE brief to Mental Health Commission of Canada
'Profound change is essential if people living with mental illness are to receive the help they need and deserve.' - James Clancy
NSGEU says key N.S. correctional issues not yet resolved
Meeting with justice minister on terms of reference for independent audit of facilities in Nova Scotia
NUPGE urges government to maintain flag-lowering traditions
The Maple Leaf should be lowered on the Peace Tower for soldiers killed in the line of duty and for other special days designated by Parliament
NAPE chooses binding arbitration for correctional officers
Union president expects ruling by May 9
Feb. 28 is awareness day for overcrowded European prisons
NUPGE president James Clancy says Canadian correctional workers coping with similar issues
National Union sends Bill C-25 submission to Committee
Serious concern for state of youth justice system infrastructure. In many provinces the facilities and resources no longer exist should an amended YCJA result in an increase of the number of youth placed in custody.
Staffing crisis prompts protests at B.C. correctional centres
'Jeopardizing safety in provincial prisons.' – BCGEU president George Heyman
NUPGE seeks pension changes for public safety occupations
Probation and parole officers, sheriffs, highway safety officers and conservation officers should be given the same pension accrual rate as police, correctional officers and paramedics
OPSEU says threatening hate mail must stop at Don Jail
More than 30 officers invoke safety provisions in Occupational Health and Safety Act
NUPGE probation and parole officers meet in Ottawa
'These workers play an important role in Canada's criminal justice system.' - James Clancy
Manitoba correctional officers blindsided by legal tactics
'They are understandably as mad as hell.' - MGEU president Peter Olfert
NUPGE urges amendments to Youth Criminal Justice Act
'The goal is not to simply incarcerate or punish more youth but to help them become contributing members of Canadian society.' - James Clancy
Canadian Police and Peace Officers
Annual service on Parliament Hill is not about death but respect for the fallen
Ambitious agenda for national justice workers' meeting
Coincides with Canadian Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Service Sept. 30 on Parliament Hill
A national commitment to protecting our communities
Justice workers represented by NUPGE seek greater role in shaping public policy
Violence a growing concern for Canadian court officials
Doesn't require 'rocket science' to understand the threat
Wages, safety and overcrowding B.C. correctional priorities
Urgent action needed by the province to address critical issues, says BCGEU president George Heyman
Long strike finally ends for workers at Kennedy House
Wages, safety and hours of work key issues at young offender facility in Ontario's Durham Region
National Union supports provincial justice ministers call for funding
The proposed 'tough on crime' legislation would exacerbate an already critical situation in our provincial correctional facilities.
Liberals ignore death threats to black Correctional Officers
Calling for a full public inquiry into the threats and the resulting poisoned work environment
Superjail staff become public employees again in November
"Our members have been through a lot of uncertainty over the past five years." - Sean Wilson
Justice workers struggle to be heard at all government levels
'The system has some excellent people working in it and Parliament and provincial legislatures need to hear from them.' - MP Joe Comartin
Hard-line Harper Tories blink, safe injection site gets reprieve
Announcement by health minister likely delays final decision until after next federal election
MGEU must be part of probation talks with Manitoba government
By Peter Olfert
President
Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union
Overcrowding so bad that 75% of B.C. inmates now share cells
Cutbacks by Campbell government have escalated tensions within institutions and are making life more dangerous for guards and staff
National Union criminal justice workers meeting in Ottawa
Recently-introduced federal legislation makes conference especially timely
Violence escalates with overcrowding in Saskatchewan jails
'The counts are up in all centres and are over-capacity.' - SGEU spokesperson Barry Nowoselsky
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