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B.C. & Yukon Regional Seminar

Click here to register online.

The B.C. and Yukon Regional Team invites you to participate in their Regional Seminar scheduled to take place at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver, B.C. on March 13 – 15, 2020.

This event will offer presentations and workshop training that will give you the knowledge and confidence to help your members. It’s also a great place to meet active members just like you and forge long-lasting friendships.
For a sneak-peek at what else we have in store for you, check out the Seminar agenda.

UNE will fund the following delegates per Local:

  • A Local President or designate should be one of the delegates;
  • A member who has not previously attended a seminar should be given priority;
  • Locals will elect a youth delegate to attend the Regional Seminar (age 35 or younger as of December 31, 2020).

Locals are required to encourage the participation of equity members. Locals may send additional members at their own expense.
You must register by Friday, February 7. Unfortunately, we will not consider late registrations.

Should you have any questions about the Seminar please contact Suzanne Boucher at events@une-sen.org.

Delegates to the Regional Seminar should arrive for registration at 7pm Friday, March 13. Accommodations will be arranged for delegates to spend two nights at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront for the Friday and Saturday night of the Seminar as activities are scheduled to take place into the evenings. The Seminar ends on Sunday, March 15 at 12:30pm.

In solidarity,

Shirley Torres, Regional Vice-President, British Columbia and Yukon
Brian Bakker, Assistant Regional Vice-President, British Columbia and Yukon
Linda Woods, Assistant Regional Vice-President, British Columbia and Yukon
Chelsea Cameron, Regional Representative for Human Rights, British Columbia and Yukon

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The UNE Regional Teams from the National Capital Region are getting together!

The NCR Separate Employers, Outside Canada, Ottawa-Treasury Board and Gatineau-Treasury Board Regional Teams invite you to participate in their combined Regional Seminar scheduled to take place at the Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel, in Gatineau on February 21 – 23, 2020.

This event offers presentations and workshop training that will give you the knowledge and confidence to help your members. It’s also a great place to meet active members just like you and forge long-lasting friendships.
For a sneak-peek at what we have in store for you, check out the Seminar agenda.

In the NCR, UNE will fund the following delegates per Local:

  • A Local President or designate should be one of the delegates;
  • A member who has not previously attended a seminar should be given priority;
  • Locals will elect a youth delegate to attend the Regional Seminar (age 35 or younger as of December 31, 2020).

In the Outside Canada region, UNE will fund the following delegates per Local:

  • Ten (10) members from each Local, of which one (1) must be a Youth (age 35 or younger as of December 31, 2020);
  • A member who has not previously attended a seminar should be given priority.

Locals are required to encourage the participation of equity members. Locals may send additional members at their own expense.

You must register by Friday, January 17, 2020. Unfortunately, we will not consider late registrations.

Should you have any questions about the Seminar please contact Suzanne Boucher at events@une-sen.org.

Delegates to the Regional Seminar should arrive for registration at 7 pm on Friday, February 21, 2020. Accommodations will be arranged for delegates to spend two nights at the Hilton Lac Leamy Hotel for the Friday and Saturday night of the Seminar as activities are scheduled to take place into the evenings. The Seminar ends on Sunday, February 23 at 12:30 pm.

Patrice Rémillard, Regional Vice-President, NCR-Separate Employers
André Miller, Assistant Regional Vice-President, NCR- Separate Employers
Mylène Séguin, Assistant Regional Vice-President, NCR- Separate Employers
Evelyn Beckert, Regional Representative for Human Rights, NCR- Separate Employers

Rose Touhey, Regional Vice-President, Outside Canada
Isabelle Beaudoin, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Outside Canada
Archie Campbell, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Outside Canada
Behiye Cinkilic, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Outside Canada

Cindy D’Alessio, Regional Vice-President, Gatineau -Treasury Board
Steve Racicot, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Gatineau – Treasury Board
Éric Poitras, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Gatineau – Treasury Board
Elizabeth Guerrero, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Gatineau – Treasury Board

Virginia Noble, Regional Vice-President, Ottawa – Treasury Board
Carla Ross, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Ottawa – Treasury Board
Janet Eileen Connor, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Ottawa – Treasury Board

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UNE Triennial Convention 2020 – ADVANCE NOTICE

The UNE’s 18th Triennial Convention will be held in Montreal, Quebec in August 2020. Now is the time to start thinking about electing delegates, preparing resolutions and ensuring your local is in conformance.

A) Convention Location & Dates

August 24-28, 2020

Hotel Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

900 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal (QC) H3B 4A5

B) Delegate Status

The deadline for submitting Delegate application forms will be April 24, 2020. Delegates must be elected at a general meeting of the local members.

C) Convention Resolutions

The deadline for UNE Convention Resolutions will be April 24, 2020.  Remember, resolutions from your Local must be approved at a general meeting of the local members.

Detailed information on Convention will be provided in the formal Convention and Resolutions callout letter in January.

If you have any questions or comments regarding Convention, I encourage you to visit www.une-sen.org/events/convention or contact your Regional Team.

In solidarity,

Kevin King
National President
UNE

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UNE Human Rights Conference

UNE Human Rights Conference
November 14 – 17, 2019
Hilton Lac Leamy Hotel

Dear members,

The UNE Human Rights Conference is quickly approaching. We invite you to submit your application to join us in Gatineau, QC from November 14 – 17, 2019 for an exciting chance to meet with fellow Human Rights activists and discuss the many issues facing our union.

The Conference, held every three years, will feature guest speakers, educational sessions and networking opportunities for those in attendance.

In addition, elections will be held for the following:

  • National Equity Representative for Aboriginal Peoples
  • National Equity Representative for Persons with Disabilities
  • National Equity Representative for Racially Visible People
  • National Equity Representative for LGBTQ2+
  • National Equity Representative for Women
  • Four (4) Equity Group Delegates to the 2020 Triennial Convention from each group

Members must self-identify during the application process and will not be able to change or modify their equity group status at the Conference.

For a sneak-peek at what else we have in store for you, check out the Conference agenda.

During online registration, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire. Your answers will be used in the Conference selection process. Here are the questions so that you can prepare and then copy/paste your answers during registration.

Describe your experiences as a human rights activist within the union, your community and/or share your personal story (use the following guidelines as a basis for your description):

  1. How will your participation impact your Local, your Union and your community?
  2. Have you had any formal training or exposure to Human Rights issues?
  3. Describe community organization, Local or any other experience you feel is pertinent (e.g. community activism in Human Rights or social justice, Union positions held, etc.)
  4. Why are Human Rights important to you?

We ask that you register by Friday, October 4th, 2019.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

If you are unable to register please contact our UNE events staff at events@une-sen.org.

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Ontario Regional Seminar

The Ontario Regional Team invites you to participate in their Regional Seminar scheduled to take place at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, Ontario on October 25-27, 2019.

This event will offer presentations and workshop training that will give you the knowledge and confidence to help your members. It’s also a great place to meet active members just like you and forge long-lasting friendships.

For a sneak-peek at what else we have in store for you, check out the Seminar agenda.

The UNE will fund the following delegates per Local:

  • A Local President or designate should be one of the delegates;
  • A member who has not previously attended a seminar should be given priority;
  • Locals will elect a youth delegate to attend the Regional Seminar (age 35 or younger as of December 31, 2020).

Locals are required to encourage the participation of equity members. Locals may send additional members at their own expense.

You must register by Friday, September 27, 2019. Unfortunately, we will not consider late registrations.

Should you have any questions about the Seminar please contact Suzanne Boucher at events@une-sen.org.

Delegates to the Regional Seminar should arrive for registration at 7:00p.m. Friday evening, October 25, 2019. Accommodations will be arranged for delegates to spend two nights at the Sheraton Hotel for the Friday and Saturday night of the Seminar as activities are scheduled to take place into the evenings. The Seminar ends on Sunday, October 27 at 12:00p.m.

In solidarity,

Diane Levola, Regional Vice-President, Ontario
Craig Reynolds, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Ontario
Sandy Bello, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Ontario
Prabir Roy, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Ontario

Click here to register online.

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UNE 2019 Women’s Conference

The UNE 2019 Women’s Conference is underway!

Click here for the full Conference Program.

Follow the action on social media:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Union.NE.Syndicat.EN

 

 

In solidarity,

Your co-chairs for the Steering Committee for the Women’s Conference:

Hayley Millington, National Equity Representative for Women
Kate Hart, Assistant National Vice-President for Human Rights
Isabelle Beaudoin, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Outside Canada

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Regional Seminar – Alberta, Northwest Territories & Nunavut

The Alberta, N.W.T. and Nunavut Regional Team invites you to participate in the Regional Seminar scheduled to take place at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton, AB on October 4-6, 2019.

Click here to register online.

This event will offer presentations and workshop training that will give you the knowledge and confidence to help your members. It’s also a great place to meet active members just like you and forge long-lasting friendships.

For a sneak-peek at what else we have in store for you, check out the Seminar agenda.

The UNE will fund the following delegates per Local:

  • A Local President or designate should be one of the delegates;
  • A member who has not previously attended a seminar should be given priority;
  • Locals will elect a youth delegate to attend the Regional Seminar (age 35 or younger as of December 31, 2020).

Locals are required to encourage the participation of equity members. Locals may send additional members at their own expense.

You must register by Friday, August 30, 2019. Unfortunately, we will not consider late registrations.

Should you have any questions about the Seminar please contact Suzanne Boucher at events@une-sen.org.

Delegates to the Regional Seminar should arrive for registration at 7:00p.m. Friday evening, October 4, 2019. Accommodations will be arranged for delegates to spend two nights at the Chateau Lacombe for the Friday and Saturday night of the Seminar as activities are scheduled to take place into the evenings. The Seminar ends on Sunday, October 6 at 12:00p.m.

In solidarity,

Jaison Van Tine, Regional Vice-President, Alberta, N.W.T. and Nunavut
Geoff Ryan, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Alberta, N.W.T. and Nunavut
Drew Davidson, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Alberta, N.W.T. and Nunavut
Danielle Palmer, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Alberta, N.W.T. and Nunavut

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Statement by the UNE National President on the Government Update on Phoenix Pay System Replacement

Yesterday we learned from Treasury Board President Joyce Murray that the path to the replacement of the Phoenix Pay System is underway.

Three vendors have been selected as part of the procurement process, following consultations with different stakeholders, including unions, primarily PIPSC (Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada). A pilot project phase for the new pay and HR pay system called Next Gen should be put in place by the end of the year allowing public servants to test the three selected pay systems and provide valuable feedback to the government.

Although PIPSC National President Debi Daviau placed the emphasis on her membership’s expertise and their ability to codify and build computer systems, we hope that future joint announcements will involve ALL bargaining agents that have members under federal jurisdiction.

We still don’t know when Next Gen will be fully implemented, the government refusing to give a definitive launch date. It is a shame because it would give hope to thousands of UNE members who have been impacted by the Phoenix fiasco over the past 3 years.

Along with PSAC, we are still demanding a fair compensation for damage done to our members.

We are in the middle of National Public Service Week (NPSW). It is also an election year and many UNE members are in bargaining. Our members deserve to be FULLY paid and ON TIME. No more mistakes, no more excuses, no more delays. We demand a pay and HR system that will work from Coast to Coast to Coast and we demand it now. Let’s Get It Done!

In Solidarity,

Kevin King
UNE National President

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Quebec Regional Seminar

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The Quebec Regional Team invites you to participate in the Regional Seminar scheduled to take place at the Hotel Pur, in Quebec City on August 23-25, 2019.

This event will offer presentations and workshop training that will give you the knowledge and confidence to help your members. It’s also a great place to meet active members just like you and forge long-lasting friendships.

For a sneak-peek at what else we have in store for you, check out the Seminar agenda.

The UNE will fund the following delegates per Local:

  • A Local President or designate should be one of the delegates;
  • A member who has not previously attended a seminar should be given priority;
  • Locals will elect a youth delegate to attend the Regional Seminar (age 35 or younger as of December 31, 2020).

Locals are required to encourage the participation of equity members. Locals may send additional members at their own expense.

You must register by Friday, June 28, 2019. Unfortunately, we will not consider late registrations.

Should you have any questions about the Seminar please contact Suzanne Boucher at events@une-sen.org.

Delegates to the Regional Seminar should arrive for registration at 7:00p.m. Friday evening, August 23, 2019. Accommodations will be arranged for delegates to spend two nights at the Hotel Pur for the Friday and Saturday night of the Seminar as activities are scheduled to take place into the evenings. The Seminar ends on Sunday, September 25 at 1:00p.m.

In solidarity,

Yvon Beaudoin, Regional Vice-President, Quebec
Yann Boudreau, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Quebec
Etienne Mathieu, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Quebec
Carole Maillet, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Quebec

Click here to register online.

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Atlantic Regional Seminar

The Atlantic Regional Team invites you to participate in the Regional Seminar scheduled to take place at the Delta Hotel St. John’s, in St. John’s, NL on June 21 – 23, 2019.

Click here to register online.

This event will offer presentations and workshop training that will give you the knowledge and confidence to help your members. It’s also a great place to meet active members just like you and forge long-lasting friendships.

For a sneak-peek at what else we have in store for you, check out the seminar agenda.

The Union of National Employees will fund the following delegates per local:

  • A Local President or designate should be one of the delegates;
  • A member who has not previously attended a seminar should be given priority;
  • Locals will elect a youth delegate to attend the regional seminar (age 35 or younger as of December 31, 2020).

Locals are required to encourage the participation of equity members. Locals may send additional members at their own expense.

For information on travel, accommodation, accessibility and assistance for persons with disabilities, please consult the cheat sheet.

You must register by Friday, May 24, 2019. Unfortunately, we will not consider late registrations.

Should you have any questions about the Seminar please contact suzanne.boucher@une-sen.org.

Delegates to the Regional Seminar should arrive for Registration at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, June 21, 2019. Accommodations will be arranged for delegates to spend two nights at the Delta St. John’s Hotel for the Friday, and Saturday night of the Seminar as activities are scheduled to take place into the evenings. The Seminar ends on Sunday, June 23 at 1:00p.m.

In solidarity,

Your Regional Team:

Angela Decker, Regional Vice-President, Atlantic
Brian Morrissey, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Atlantic (N.B. and P.E.I.)
Bill Bennett, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Atlantic (N.L./Lab.)
Helen Zebedee, Regional Representative for Human Rights, Atlantic