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Veterans Affairs case managers are feeling ‘overwhelmed, frustrated,’ says union president
Many Veterans Affairs employees have reported being overwhelmed by the number of veterans assigned to them. Virginia Vaillancourt, national president of the Union of Veterans’ Affairs Employees, tells Power & Politics: 'We've seen unfortunately too many veterans fall through the cracks, and too many case managers burning out because of it.' https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1973274179915
Remembrance Day
We acknowledge the sacrifices of many men and women who have lost their lives in the service of their country and we honour those who have served and continue to serve our nation. Covid has altered Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country. We still can honour our veterans and hold a two-minute silence on the …
Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day the Union of Veteran’s Affairs employees (UVAE) joins Canadians from coast to coast to coast to honour the brave men and women who have fought and died for our freedoms. Even though we may not be able to gather together in large numbers we are united in the spirit of remembrance. We …
Congratulations to the National Executive Officers elected at UVAE convention
UVAE held its 18th National Triennial Convention, virtually, from September 19 to September 22! Congratulations to the National Executive Officers elected at UVAE convention: Virginia Vaillancourt – National PresidentToufic El-Daher– National Executive Vice-President; Zarina Khan Alternate NEVPJody LaPierre – Regional Vice-President (RVP) Charlottetown HO; Debi Buell, Alternate RVPEdwin MacDonald – RVP, Atlantic; Amanda Logan, Alternate RVPRosa Martin – RVP, Quebec; Simon …
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – 2021
Each year during the month of October, we celebrate Women’s History Month. This began in 1992 when the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual month-long celebration for the outstanding achievements of women throughout Canada’s history. As we celebrate Women's History Month 2021, we reflect upon the …