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Wishing 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,…
Read MoreNPF Intervenes on behalf of members in important equality hearing
On December 12, 2019 the NPF will be an intervenor on behalf of RCMP members, Joanne Fraser, Allison Pilgrim and Colleen Fox in an important equality case, Joanne Fraser, et al. v. Attorney General of Canada in the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). The case is regarding a Section 15 Charter challenge lack of equality in the…
Read MoreKitimat won’t be affected by provincial RCMP budget cuts
Kitimat RCMP’s acting detachment commander said Kitimat is unlikely to be affected by the projected provincial budget shortfall of $10.7-million budget shortfall in the force’s provincial budget. Read the full article here: https://www.bclocalnews.com/news/kitimat-wont-be-affected-by-provincial-rcmp-budget-cuts/
Read MoreNPF Applauds Government of Alberta’s Investment in RCMP Provincial Police Service and Public Safety
Ottawa, ON — The National Police Federation applauds Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer’s announcement of increased and long-term funding for RCMP services across the province of Alberta, including the addition of 300 new officers and staff over a five-year period. Alberta’s front-line officers have been under financial, resource and equipment pressures for…
Read MoreNPF Calls on City of Surrey and Other Levels of Government to Appropriately Fund Policing and Public Safety
Ottawa, ON — The National Police Federation is aware of the Surrey Mayor and Council’s narrow approval of a new budget which makes no provision for increased funding for local policing. This means there will be no increase in the number of police officers in one of Greater Vancouver’s fastest growing cities, leaving the RCMP…
Read MoreInterim Agreement between NPF and Treasury Board
We are pleased to announce that the NPF and Treasury Board have entered into an interim agreement on how dues will be deducted and several other items. As anticipated, dues are set at 1.75% of a First-Class Constable salary (pro-rated for those below $86,110). The NPF has requested January 15, 2020 as the date of…
Read MoreThe Globe and Mail – The RCMP’s first union elects its leaders, and sets pay, human-resource levels, benefits as top priorities
The RCMP has chosen union leaders from its ranks for the first time, a move that sets the stage for labour negotiations that could increase policing costs in communities across Canada. Read the full article here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-the-rcmps-first-union-elects-its-leaders-and-sets-pay-human/
Read MoreSurrey RCMP doesn’t expect big hit in light of projected $10M cut in B.C. budget
Surrey RCMP’s operating budgets “will not be touched” despite a projected $10-million cut for RCMP’s policing costs in B.C. The RCMP must cut more than $10 million from its policing costs in B.C., as first reported by the Vancouver Sun after obtaining a copy of an email from the province’s top Mountie, Deputy Commissioner Jennifer…
Read MoreMounties first ever union just elected a president — and now they’re looking for a raise
Mounties make less than officers in most municipal forces right across the country, with a starting annual salary of $53,144 for an RCMP officer. Read the full article here: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/mounties-first-ever-union-just-elected-a-president-and-now-theyre-looking-for-a-raise/wcm/87a4e453-f50d-4e04-b940-17b0c441968e
Read MoreCongratulations, Thanks, and Next Steps
Election Update: As you are aware, the inaugural election for the first NPF Board of Directors is complete and results announced [Results]. Brian and Peter are honoured to have been voted to the executive of the National Police Federation and look forward to continuing the important work we’ve begun to provide strong, professional, fair and…
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