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"While this report looks back, we are focused on the future. There will be challenges ahead but we'll face them. As we recover from the last 2 years, we remain hopeful. It's time to reimagine our world. And we will do that—together." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
Ottawa (14 Dec. 2021) — Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) publishes an accounting of the work it has undertaken. This Annual Report provides insight into the union's activities — from occupational group meetings, to issue-based projects, to research and government relations. Every web site story, with links to the NUPGE website, can be found in the report, as well as samples of our social media.
2021 in Review
As Larry Brown, NUPGE President says in the opening letter, "2021 has been an incredible year. As we moved through lockdowns, outbreaks, and reopenings, we witnessed patience, perseverance, and a large dose of courage. This last year, our focus on the well-being and rights of workers and the public paid off, as we leveraged our collective power to force governments to continue providing support and benefits to those impacted by this health crisis. We pressured governments and employers to increase their care and concern for the most vulnerable people in our communities, including our seniors. Our calls for action were relentless."
"This report is a way of presenting the great work our union does across this country," said Bert Blundon, NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer. "The issues on our plate are way more than we have sketched out here. I know we can conquer the challenges that face us. We have seen a glimpse of what is possible in the face of crisis—not only communities coming together but also governments mobilizing the necessary resources to address a crisis through a strong public sector."
"But we know we would be no where without our members working the front line and behind the scenes," said Blundon."So, we want to thank them. Without their determination, commitment, and good humour, our challenges may have overwhelmed us. But they were there at every step, working hard, putting themselves on the line, to serve the communities they love."
"While this report looks back, we are focused on the future," said Brown. "There will be challenges ahead but we'll face them. As we recover from the last 2 years, we remain hopeful. It's time to reimagine our world. And we will do that—together."