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New contract ensures native courtworkers receive wage parity with others doing comparable work.
Contract talks between the blood service workers and the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) are scheduled to resume January 5.
"Government must ensure our members are never again subjected to deeply flawed investigations that lead to unfair firings,“ says BCGEU/NUPGE President Stephanie Smith
U.S. management professor says that while these reviews can show short-term benefits, many also lead to unrealistic workloads and ultimately cause long-term damage
Report from B.C. government intended to look at escalating violence in province's prisons and community corrections falls short of goals.
Saskatchewan's Provincial Auditor finds extensive use of consultants in government. SGEU urges province to curtail their use.
Tentative agreement closes gap between Native Courtworkers and comparable jobs in Aboriginal services sector.
This holiday season beer drinkers are being asked to "TOAST SOLIDARITY WITH A BOTTLE NOT A CAN."
Ontario's new Social Assistance Management System (SAMS) computer system is creating chaos for recipients of social assistance. Ontario Public Service Employees Union is seeking an injunction to avoid even further harm being inflicted on some of the province's most vulnerable people.
In many countries, skilled health and social care workers feel they must leave their families behind and work abroad to earn a decent income. They often face exploitation and discrimination. And their departure weakens health and social services in their home community.
National Union wishes remaining members of Cuban 5, some after more than 15 years of unjust detention, a happy reunion with their families.
"HSAA is its members and your leadership remains committed to ensuring that your concerns about your working conditions are addressed on a daily basis," said Elisabeth Ballermann, President HSAA.
There have been 400 incidents of violence against workers at CAMH this year. It is time for the CEO, directors, and managers of a hospital be held accountable for workers' safety.
“It’s time government gives back what it’s taken from children at risk." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President.
