Around 100 members of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers plan to hold a protest in Abbotsford today.
The demonstration outside the Pacific regional headquarters of the Correctional Service of Canada aims to draw attention to the violence experienced by its members, who often suffer injuries while working.
John Randle, one of the union’s regional presidents, says there has been a significant increase in violent incidents against guards across the country.
In a statement released yesterday, the union noted that its officers are frequently subjected to assaults, resulting in physical and mental injuries.
Over the fiscal year 2022 to 2023, it said more than 9,100 violent incidents had been reported.
That represents a more than 45 per cent increase from the same period the year prior.
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