While VAC is moving full-steam ahead on the new Rehab Contract, here’s what one Case Manager told us the next 14 weeks are already like for them and their colleagues. Here’s their story. Work Hours during this period525Minus Average 2 week vacation-75Scheduled Meetings (regular IDT, Committee meetings, CM meetings)-15Community of practise meetings-2Intake Hours (minimized hrs …
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Charlottetown Guardian: Union says Veterans Affairs’ $560 million contract could mean longer wait times
The union representing Veterans Affairs Canada staff says a $560-million contract awarded to private medical providers should be halted and that it could cause delays in benefit applications for veterans. The contract, which will extend over five years, was awarded to a joint venture of two private companies – WGC International and Lifemark Health Group – …
How to Support a Co-worker Experiencing Mental Health Issues
Public Safety Personnel (PSP) can experience extremely high levels of job-related stress. Their exposures to job-related stressors can increase their risk for developing mental health symptoms associated with generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. This fact sheet is from the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment. https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/assets/how-to-support-a-co-worker-2021.pdf
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, 9 December
Since 2015, the United Nations has marked the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, which is often referred to as Genocide Prevention Day.
Mental Health Issues How to handle with the members
These strategies can help you have supportive conversations with employees and avoid triggering negative reactions
How to handle grievances
This document has been created as a reference and is a live working document, meaning this document can be changed, added to and edited as required. We are hoping this is a helpful tool. Any comments or changes can be forwarded to the Union of veterans’ Affairs employee (UVAE) Office for implementation. Service Officer: The …