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New research highlights urgent need to support Correctional Program Officers and strengthen rehabilitation in Canada’s correctional system
OTTAWA, ON, March 25, 2026 /CNW/ – The Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) is calling for greater recognition and support for Correctional Program Officers (CPOs) following the release of a new research report examining their experiences working in Canada’s federal correctional system.
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New research shows that women are overrepresented in public service job cuts
Prime Minister Carney’s public service cuts are disproportionately impacting women workers in the federal public service. PSAC’s latest data shows that women account for 71% of PSAC members affected by workforce adjustment but only represent 57% of federal public service workers.
About 10,000 federal public servants apply for early retirement
About 10,000 federal public servants applied for the government's early retirement incentive program before last week's deadline.
Carney government cut nearly half the jobs at nerve centre for managing wildfires: union
About 50 of the approximately 100 positions at the Government Operations Centre have been eliminated under the federal 'comprehensive expenditure review,' according to the largest public sector union.
Mark Carney is on track to meet public service cuts target
The federal government is on track to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney's target of cutting roughly 30,000 public service jobs by 2028-29, according to new data and outside experts who track the federal workforce.
May Virtual Town Halls with National President: Watch now
President Neufeld provided members with a comprehensive update on the union’s budget cuts campaign, with a focus on actions being taken to counter the incoming workforce adjustment.
Should public servants apply for early retirement incentives or volunteer to be laid off?
A former executive explains the choice at hand as thousands of public servants consider applying for early retirement incentives.
