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After years of warning the Saskatchewan government about problems in its correctional facilities, SGEU is surprised the Minister is still claiming she is unaware of any concerns.
NUPGE members from across the country meet to develop and enhance strategic thinking and planning skills and to learn more about handling organizational change effectively.
HSABC is holding a solutions-oriented Summit on Violence in the Workplace for its RPN members as a way to address the growing problem of violence in health care settings.
OPSEU member Steve McPherson wins first place in North American roadside inspector competition.
The Committee has called on Canada to take immediate, coordinated action on the murders and disappearance of Aboriginal women and girls.
"Long-term care in Newfoundland and Labrador. Hydro in Ontario. Home care in British Columbia. Privatization schemes are being tried all across Canada and so it's heartening to see a government finally standing up and saying, 'Is this really worth it?'" — NUPGE National President James Clancy
"You don’t need a break on tuition. Mother Earth can look after the environment herself. And well-paying, secure jobs are overrated."
"These studies suffer from significant methodological weaknesses and inconsistencies and massively oversell their results."
OPSEU member activists show their support for World Breastfeeding Week at an event in Sault Ste. Marie.
On August 12, 2015 sign a pledge for quality child care that all families can afford and count on.
"Today, supports are developing, but it’s an area that I still believe there has to be significant work done," says NAPE President Jerry Earle.
The 2015 summer caseworker cohort at the Parkdale Community Legal Services is the first bargaining unit of its kind in the legal aid sector in Ontario.
“Out-sourcing kitchen work will not save Saskatchewan taxpayers any money, but will actually end up costing more in the long-run." — Bob Bymoen, SGEU President
"We call on the government to reject any recommendation that would start us down the path of a two-tiered home care system based on income." — Michelle Gawronsky, MGEU President
