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Greetings Members of the Union of National Employees (UNE), 

I wanted to provide an update on how we are streamlining the grievance processes at UNE.

For help with completing a grievance by the local executives, email or call the info line.

• info@une-sen.org
• The auto-attendant number for UNE is 613-560-4364 and toll-free number at 1-800-663-6685

For scheduling final level hearings, please email scheduling at the following address:

• finalhearings-audiencesfinales@une-sen.org

When a date has been assigned, a National Labour Relations Officer will follow up with the member directly.

Once your case is with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), they will follow up advising you of when your case is scheduled.

For escalation of grievances contact the Director of Member Representation and Labour Relations.

All policy grievances are held with the PSAC, therefore follow up with the office of the National President.

Please refrain from following up for status updates as we are not yet set up to monitor status, and we will be in touch when we are preparing your case.

We expect to have additional new tools in the fall of 2025.

Thank you,

Alisha Kang (nee Campbell)
National President
Union of National Employees

Join the Conversation

🗓 Thursday, June 19, 2025

🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

We invite all Passport members to an important conversation on the recent news and developments affecting our members.

Your voice and questions matter — let’s come together, share updates, and discuss next steps.

🔗 Zoom link to join the meeting

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
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Passcode:967387

Dear UNE Members,

As part of our ongoing independent structural review of the Union of National Employees (UNE), we are reaching out to gather your insights and lived experiences as a valued member of the union. Your voice is critical in shaping a structure that better serves all members across our diverse community.

We invite you to complete the UNE Members Survey, which will take approximately 30 minutes to one hour to complete. Your participation is completely anonymous, and all responses will be reviewed in confidence to help inform recommendations that reflect the needs, realities, and aspirations of our membership.

We ask that you please complete the survey before or by the latest 12 noon EST on the 4^th July 2025, there after you will no longer be able to access the link to participate.

👉 https://forms.office.com/r/RLP0wTiSbC

Your feedback will directly support the development of a more inclusive, responsive, and representative UNE structure. This review is the first of its kind in 2 decades, and your voice will play a central role in building a stronger future for our union.

We also encourage you to share this survey with fellow members in your networks to ensure broad and diverse participation from across the country.

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this important process. Your input is essential to ensuring UNE evolves in a way that truly reflects its membership.

O’Siyo ᎣᏏᏲ “o-si-yo,” (Cherokee: I see you) Hello and Bonjour Union Sibling(s),

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to share an important development that will shape the future of our union. As many of you know, during our 2023 Convention, delegates passed a resolution calling for a comprehensive review of UNE’s structure. This resolution reflected a shared recognition that, as UNE continues to grow and serve a diverse membership across more than 60 employer types, it is critical that our structure evolves to meet the needs of our members today and in the future.

I’m pleased to let you know that the UNE Structural Review is now officially underway.

To support this process, UNE has engaged Intersol Group, a Canadian consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience in strategic facilitation, change management, and structural review—particularly within union and public service environments. Intersol is known for its collaborative and values-based approach, and they bring strong expertise in supporting organizations like ours through thoughtful, member-centered transformation.

This structural review is independent and impartial. Its purpose is not to impose a pre-defined solution, but to explore how our current structure is serving us—and where it may need to evolve to better support equity, representation, and service delivery across all regions and employer groups.

Over the coming months, Intersol will engage with members, locals, and regional representatives across the country to gather insights and ideas. One of the first steps will be a set of surveys tailored to each of these groups. These will be launched in the coming days, and we strongly encourage your participation. Your voice matters. The more perspectives we gather, the more grounded and effective the recommendations will be.

We understand that UNE has been through a time of significant change in recent years, and that trust is something we must earn—every step of the way. This review is an opportunity to reflect, to listen, and to build something stronger together.

Thank you in advance for your engagement and for all you do in support of our members.

Thank you, Merci, ᏙᎾᏓᎪᎲᎢ “di-da-yo-li-hv-dv-ga-le-ni-s-gv,” which means “Until we meet again”

Pronom: Elle iel/ellui

Pronouns: She/her they/them

Alisha Kang (nee Campbell)

National President  | Présidente nationale

Union of National Employees | Syndicat des employées et employés nationaux

150 Isabella Street, 9th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 1V7  | 150, rue Isabella, 9ième étage, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 1V7

Join the Conversation

🗓 Wednesday, June 4, 2025

🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

We invite all Passport members to an important conversation on the recent news and developments affecting our members.

Your voice and questions matter — let’s come together, share updates, and discuss next steps.

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:

https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61052418115?pwd=ARWvJHa7iotVKe0WeS8Dhk0meLbvtR.1

Passcode:517444

Phone one-tap:

+17789072071,,61052418115#,,,,*517444# Canada

+12042727920,,61052418115#,,,,*517444# Canada

Join via audio:

+1 778 907 2071 Canada

+1 204 272 7920 Canada

+1 438 809 7799 Canada

+1 587 328 1099 Canada

+1 647 374 4685 Canada

+1 647 558 0588 Canada

Webinar ID: 610 5241 8115

Passcode: 517444

Visit our careers page to see all available positions!

Step into a role where every effort counts, and every contribution is celebrated. At the Union of National Employees (UNE), our diverse community is powered by committed and dedicated employees who provide exceptional service to our 27,000 members across 73 dynamic workplaces. Together, we champion workers’ rights, human rights, and social justice with unwavering passion.

Since 1967, UNE has stood as a beacon for empowering voices and embracing unique perspectives across public, private, and non-profit sectors. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity, and we foster an inclusive environment where every idea is valued and every individual can thrive.

By joining our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous Time Off: Kickstart your journey with three weeks’ vacation, plus extra paid leave to support your wellness.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Experience a dynamic hybrid model with a minimum of two days per week at the office.
• Outstanding Benefits: Benefit from competitive group plans—including Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance—fully paid by UNE.
• Financial Security: Secure your future with our Defined Benefit Pension Plan featuring balanced (50/50) contributions.
• Continuous Growth: Receive robust support for professional development and a wellness allowance of $1,600 per year.

If you’re driven by a commitment to service and ready to contribute to a legacy of positive change, UNE is the perfect place for you. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of 27,000 members and beyond.

Discover your next career chapter with UNE – where your passion meets purpose!

Learn more about the UNE’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Visit our careers page to see all available positions!

The National President and National Vice-President are pleased to invite you to a Hybrid Town Hall taking place on Thursday, May 29^th , 2025 in the Grand Salon Boardroom at 340 McLaren in Ottawa. You will have the option to attend in person or virtually via Zoom.

To confirm your attendance in person or virtually, please click here. This form will allow you to specify any questions you may have as well as identify any dietary restrictions if applicable. For those coming in person, diner will be served starting at 5:00 EST.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar!

When: May 29, 2025 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic:  UNE Townhall (11275)

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:

https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/69067961716?pwd=YvCyFTkeOEmcPk3VjumJuB8mYlbQcx.1

Passcode:488468

Phone one-tap:

+15873281099,,69067961716#,,,,*488468# Canada

+16473744685,,69067961716#,,,,*488468# Canada

Join via audio:

+1 587 328 1099 Canada

+1 647 374 4685 Canada

+1 647 558 0588 Canada

+1 778 907 2071 Canada

+1 204 272 7920 Canada

+1 438 809 7799 Canada

Webinar ID: 690 6796 1716

Passcode: 488468

👉 Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bernadeth Betchi, Co-ordinator, National President’s Office, with any questions at: Bernadeth.betchi@une-sen.org

We look forward to connecting with you — whether in person or online!