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Frustrated by a lack of response from the federal government, the union representing federal correctional officers is now trying a new approach to gather support and awareness around its call for hazard pay.
A total of 31 letters have been distributed to federal deputies who represent constituencies in which penitentiaries are located. Jeff Wilkins, National President of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN), writes that of all federal public servants, correctional officers have been by far the most affected by this pandemic.
“Unlike many public servants, working from home is not an option for correctional officers. Day after day, our members have bravely gone to work in Canadaâs federal penitentiaries, doing their job protecting Canadians,” he said. “As waves of this virus come and go, the difficult job that the members of UCCO-SACC-CSN face in battling the virus remains.
Author of the article: Ian MacAlpine
Publishing date: Feb 17, 2021 • February 17, 2021 • 3 minute read
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The COVID-19 outbreak at Joyceville Institution has been successfully eliminated.
Just over five weeks ago, the Correctional Service Canada institution’s staff and inmates were battling an outbreak, which reached as high as 160 inmates contracting COVID-19.
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The last recovered case from the outbreak occurred on Jan. 29, an email from Michael Shrider, acting regional communications manager for the correctional service, said.
No new cases have been reported since the end of January.
No active COVID-19 cases at Kingston-area federal institutions thewhig.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thewhig.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.