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If there’s ever been a time for us to speak up loudly about why unions matter — and to actively support politicians who do the same — it is now. If we don’t, we will doom our children, grandchildren and perhaps even our great grandchildren to more poverty, discrimination, and authoritarianism.
Responding to recent attack of Óscar Arturo Orozco, President of the Caldas branch of the Confederación Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT), and the murder of Ever Luis Marín Rolong, a regional leader of the SINALTRACEBA brewery workers union.
NSGEU/NUPGE is establishing itself as a world leader on how to identify and prevent on-the-job bullying and psychological harassment
"There's an old saying that if something isn't broken, you shouldn't try to fix it. This is a perfect time for Albertans to be reminded of that saying." - Elisabeth Ballermann, HSAA President.
“The privatization of food services in corrections will be a net loss for the public, staff and inmates." - Bob Bymoen, SGEU President.
Washington court strikes down Federal Communications Commission's rules on Net Neutrality on technical basis. Net Neutrality advocates calling for agency or Congress to act.
"Harper should take the advice he gave to the Liberals during the sponsorship scandal, 'stop the waste and abuse right now and order a freeze of all discretionary government advertising?' We'll see if he's up to that challenge." - James Clancy, NUPGE National President.
“It is time for a serious commitment to properly funding developmental services,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas.
MGEU/NUPGE young members will be taking a wintery plunge for the Special Olympics. Donate today!
Thanks to persistent efforts by BCGEU Corrections and Sheriff Services members, government changes decision on protective vests.
Third winner chosen in Why Unions Matter contest. Send your entry to whyunionsmatter@nupge.ca.
"More and more, hospital professionals know that OPSEU is the union for changing times, and we have the experience that gets results for hospital workers.” - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.
Open forum to discuss the impact of growing income inequality on communities, families and workers and what we can do about it.
Taxes are used to provide a better standard of living and quality of life for everyone, says Debbie Bovyer, PEIUPSE President.
The parties demonstrated creativity and flexibility in arriving at this agreement allowing labour relations and the protection of employees’ rights to move forward quickly.” - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.
