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OPSEU/NUPGE members at the Peterborough County-City Health Unit have been negotiating for more than 16 months toward a new collective agreement.
The highlight of the agreement on pensions is a commitment to establish joint trusteeship of the Public Service Pension Plan.
“However the closure of the centre and the loss of the important services it provides are a real blow to the community. This is a short-sighted decision that will expose vulnerable youth to even greater risks." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President.
Workers want a fair deal from ParaMed Home Health Care — not five-year wage freezes and increased mileage costs.
"I want to congratulate college faculty on negotiating a tentative contract that helps to protect and enshrine quality education for students." — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.
The Fairness Express is on the road on Labour Day to remind Canadians of the need for fairness.
Health regions signal that they will not follow spirit or letter of the Essential Services Legislation in a possible work stoppage.
Poll finds British Columbians want the province to invest in students' education and their teachers.
“We designed the program for this year's school to give our leadership activists the skills and tools to engage Canadians in conversations about income inequality and the strong role unions play in addressing this major challenge." — NUPGE National Secretary-Treasurer Larry Brown.
As Premiers meet in Charlottetown, PEI, Canadians for Tax Fairness remind them that they have a role in the oversight of the Canada Revenue Agency.
Plaintiffs apply to postpone constitutional challenge in order to seek resolution in face of mounting public pressure and looming trial.
Strong majority opposes Harper healthcare funding regime – ready for Premiers to take a stand.
Increased funding from the province not going to improve services or better wages for home care workers.
