Park Wardens attending the 2018 Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service

Nine park wardens participated in the 2018 Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service on September 30. Sharon Woods, Tanya Dowdall, Courtney Bearinger, Kelly Forbes, Anika Hodgson, Birch Howard, Jonathan Jansen, Jordan Morrison and Erin Munk proudly marched and took part in the service on Parliament Hill to honour fallen police officers. UNE National President …

Parks Canada: Wages and working conditions remain top concerns

The Parks Canada bargaining team met with the employer on January 17-19 to discuss non-monetary items and to table monetary proposals to improve working conditions for more than 5,000 Parks Canada members across the country.   Read the full PSAC Monetary Package  The bargaining team reiterated key issues that matter to members – wages that keep …

Honouring our heroes

Last Sunday, hundreds gathered on Parliament Hill to pay their respect to the men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives during the course of duty. The memorial serves as an opportunity to say thanks to the countless police and peace officers who regularly put their lives at risk in the name of public …

Honouring our heros

Last Sunday, hundreds gathered on Parliament Hill to pay their respect to the men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives during the course of duty. This year’s ceremony was an occasion to remember the three Mounties who were killed during the June 4 mass shooting in Moncton. The names of a Toronto …

Honouring our heroes

Did you know the Union of National Employees represents members who work in law enforcement? Our national parks are kept safe thanks in part to the hard work of our park wardens. “These men and women face unique challenges in the workplace,” said National President Doug Marshall. “It’s important to recognize the risks they take …

Honouring Our Heroes

Yesterday, hundreds gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to honour police and peace officers across Canada. The Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Annual Memorial Service pays tribute to the men and women of law enforcement who are killed in the line of duty. It’s also an opportunity to thank to those who work so hard …

Remembering their sacrifice

The sullen buzz of bagpipes reverberated in Ottawa’s downtown, last Sunday, as police and peace officers gathered on Parliament Hill to remember their fallen comrades. The memorial service drew hundreds of officers from across the nation, and an equally large number of onlookers who came to show their support. Governor General David Johnston was among those in …