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CEUDA National Office (NO) memos
PSAC and CEUDA send a letter to CBSA on VSSA schedule for Pearson Bargaining 2007-2008 Union bargaining team tables job security language in context of arming initiative CBSA is being reckless and irresponsible in threatening potential job loss over
the implementation of the Arming Initiative. Our hope is that the Employer wil do
the right thing, return to the bargaining table next month and work with our team
to ensure that all PSAC members at CBSA are guaranteed full job security under
our new contract as firearms are introduced.
Union bargaining team raises STUDENT work at the bargaining table
Over the past year, union members across the country have come forward with concerns about Treasury Board’s practices regarding student employment at Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) worksites. In response, this past spring our elected bargaining team from the newly formed Frontière/Border Services (FB) bargaining unit made proposals in negotiations with Treasury Board concerning student workers at CBSA.
UNION to file charges
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Team Presents Thousands of Petition Signatures to CBSA at Bargaining Table FB Workers at CBSA Send Clear Message to Management This past week (Feb 25 - 29), our bargaining team met with CBSA/Treasury Board in an effort to bring the parties closer to a new contract. During the session, our team presented management with petitions containing well over 5,000 signatures from CBSA employees in support of our core demands in this round of bargaining for our first FB contract: Job Security in the context of the arming initiative, wages that meet the standards set by enforcement workers in other jurisdictions, respect for both our years of service and our work as union members, protection of Alternative Working Arrangements and safe working conditions for members with enforcement responsibilities. Our team explained to management that our members are determined to achieve a fair contract that addresses these concerns. The employer's team committed to deliver the petitions to senior CBSA administration this week. Progress Made at Table, Study Underway The parties made progress at the bargaining table this past week, with management making considerable movement in such areas as the provision of Sick Leave, Overtime and Call Back. While our core issues remain unresolved, a number of concerns raised by our team were addressed by management. Also early last month, our independent Compensation Study got underway. The study is scheduled to wrap up late this month, and our team plans to table wage and allowances demands in April. PSAC at CBSA United for a Fair Contract |
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Wearing White JANUARY 29-08 Headquarters District Branch wears white to support our Union Bargaining Team. |
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CEUDA and PSAC Presidents denounce the firing of CEUDA activist John King and call upon the President of the CBSA to immediately re-instate him In a letter sent on November 22, 2007 to Alain Jolicoeur, President of the Canada Border Services Agency, the CEUDA and PSAC Presidents denouce the firing of CEUDA activist John King and call unpon the President of CBSA to immediately re-instate him.
"The PSAC and CEUDA hold firmly to the position that employees acting as union officials have a very broad ability to speak freely, and to disseminate information to and within the membership without fear of reprisal."(Quote from the letter) |
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CEUDA congratulates the first armed officers and thanks the present government of its initiatives. "This is a long awaited day. Through its arming and doubling-up of single-person shift initiatives, this government has done more to enhance officer and public safety than many previous governments combined, and for this we applaud it." "Canada’s New Government is taking action to strengthen our border security, and that starts with giving our CBSA officers the tools and resources they need to protect our border and keep our communities safe.” News Release from the Minister of Public Safety, Chilliwack, British Columbia, July 27, 2007 |
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Update on sidearm
training
After literally decades of requesting and fighting for a separate
bargaining unit for its members, CEUDA finally reaches this goal. |
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Communiqué: Frontière/Border (FB) Classification Standard Update - FB Grievances MAR 5/2007 - On February 23, 2007, CEUDA and the PSAC published a Communiqué regarding the new FB generic work descriptions. We reiterated that it was the Employer that established the classification standard and assigned the levels. Despite the strenuous objections to the extensive weight given to the element People and Operational Management and the miniscule weight given to the elements of Physical Effort, Risk to Health, and Work Environment, the Employer proceeded with the standard. Communiqué: Frontière/Border (FB) Classification Standard Update - FB Grievances FEB 23/2007 - Earlier this week you will have received your new FB generic work description and classification level from the Employer. While it was the Employer that developed the classification standard and assigned the levels, CEUDA and the PSAC have been closely monitoring this process. If you have concerns about the classification level of your position, we encourage you to address them to the Employer. We understand that you have a lot of questions and concerns about this process and we hope that the following information on grievance procedures will assist you. Communiqué: Frontière/Border (FB) Classification Standard Update FEB/2007 - As we mentioned in our last communiqué in late January, CEUDA and the PSAC would like to provide our members with some important information about the implementation of the new Frontière/Border (FB) classification standard.
Minister Day at the border FEB/2007 - During a recent visit to Windsor by Minister Day, CEUDA members were very pleased to see that the Minister was proudly wearing the CEUDA jacket that had been donated to him by the Union last October.
NOV/DEC-06 Our Plan ... CEUDA has forged a productive direct working relationship with both the Senate Committee on National Security and Defence and Minister Day to identify the specific border security issues that require immediate action and to craft attainable remedies. Since February this year, CEUDA has met with Minister Day to ensure he received clear and unimpeachable information about the state of affairs at Canada’s borders and Ports of Entry. Along the way, both CEUDA and the Minister agreed it would be beneficial to hear from front-line Officers working at land border crossings with a view to developing solutions to identified, existing problems. Separate issue reports are now produced and contained herein, which we have collectively named the Secure Border Action Plan. CEUDA thanks Government and NDP for arming support OCT 24-06 Reception ... On October 24, 2006, CEUDA's National Board of Directors assembled in Ottawa for one of its bi-annual meetings. A reception was held on the night of Committee day, which precedes the 3-day Board meeting, and ten Members of Parliament accepted CEUDA's invitation to attend, including Minister Stockwell Day. CEUDA was please to have this official opportunity to thank both Conservative and NDP Members of Parliament for their support to arm and doubling-up of one-person shift.
(l-r) Russ Hiebert, Gord Brown, Ron Moran, Stockwell Day |
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SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETINGFeb 07-08
Minutes
from the December 4th
NPHSC meeting are now available online. Nov 23-07 Minutes from the Sept. 19th NPHSC meeting are now available online. Jun 6-07
Minutes
from the March 6th
NPHSC meeting are now available online.
PSAC National Health and Safety Conference in Ottawa from
January 19 to 21, of this year Appearing on the picture starting left to right from the front row:
1. Sylvie Marchand, 2. Chantal Léger, 3. Danielle Dubuc, 4. Audrey Smith, 5. Sharon Nesbitt, 6. Yves Hébert, 7. Jo-Anne Boivin, 8. Larry Aubry, 9. Anthony Essex, 10. Patty Ducharme, 11. Ron Moran, 12. Carolyn McGillivray, 13. Cornell Fontaine, 14. David Knoblauch, 15. Tom Giornofelice, 16. James Dent, 17. Kristine Millar, 18. Rosa Quaggiotto, 19. George Scott, 20. Alec Goertzen |
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National
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ARCHIVES 
CEUDA
presents Secure Border Action Plan to Minister Day &
Senate Committee on National Security and Defence 
