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National Police Federation call on Surrey Mayor to hold referendum on keeping RCMP
Surrey – The National Police Federation (NPF) is calling on Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum to hold a referendum on keeping the RCMP in Surrey. Representing 20,000 RCMP members across Canada and 850 members serving the people of Surrey, the NPF is asking for Surrey residents to be offered a say on this important issue. “Instead…
Read MoreStanding up for Surrey RCMP Members and Raise Rumours
Surrey RCMP Transition: The NPF has recently completed an independent on-line survey of Surrey residents regarding their opinions and preferences about the future of policing in Surrey. The results show very strong support of the RCMP and our members and, importantly, for the retention of the RCMP as the police of jurisdiction in Surrey. The…
Read MoreNPF Local Workplace Elections and Support for Members Working the Northern BC Pipeline Protest
NPF Local Workplace Representative Elections: As we move closer to nominations and elections for local workplace representatives, we wanted to encourage and remind registered NPF members to ensure their home address is correct on their NPF profile. This will ensure you receive your nomination and voting package. Please log in and check that your information is correct.…
Read MoreNPF Support Services and Board Contact Info
The National Police Federation offers you, our members, support in times of challenge and so we’ve provided more information below on how you can reach out for help in various circumstances. We’ve also provided contact information for your elected Board representatives if you have local issues or discussion points. Conduct or Discipline: Members who are…
Read MoreUpdating Your Contact Information and First Dues Deduction
Many of you will have received a communication from the RCMP recently notifying you of the first dues deduction on the January 29 payroll, and advising you to update your contact information on the NPF website. Unless you are a registered member of the NPF, you will not be able to update your information. Instead, please send…
Read MoreFormer Local RCMP Sgt. Hopes To Bring About Change In New Role
A former local RCMP sergeant is eager to push for what he says is a much-needed change within the agency as he settles into his new role as Director of the Manitoba branch for the National Police Federation. Bobby Baker is no longer heading up the Pembina Valley RCMP detachment after being elected the first-ever…
Read MoreNPF Dues Deductions Begin January 29 – New Board Confirmed and Active
Start of NPF Dues: The National Police Federation will serve RCMP members, funded by member dues. Members and Reservists can expect the first dues deduction on their January 29 RCMP paycheque. Dues are set at 1.75% of a First-Class Constable salary (pro-rated for those below $86,110). Deductions will be based on 24 deductions per year…
Read MoreNew RCMP union hopes to start salary bargaining by mid-March
The head of the new union for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police says he hopes to be at the bargaining table in just a few weeks, kicking off a process that could see policing costs rise in much of the country. Read the full article here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-union-bargaining-march-1.5416128
Read MoreICBC & Cst. Sarah Beckett, the way forward and Happy New Year
ICBC and Cst. Sarah Beckett: Many of you may have seen news stories just before the holidays highlighting the Insurance Corporation of BC’s attempt to hold Cst. Sarah Beckett responsible for the collision that took her life while on duty in April 2016. The NPF wrote a demand letter to the Attorney General of BC, who is…
Read MoreWishing you safe and happy holidays
The past year has truly been one for the books. We finally(!) attained certification and elected our first Board of Directors. Early next year, we’ll formalize the inaugural NPF Board and then we’ll begin the process of bargaining. We’ll provide more information on the potential steps involved in bargaining very soon. In the meantime, though,…
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