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The decision by FINA comes after media reports that people who were victims of a fraudulent investment scheme that transferred over $500 million out of Canada are calling for the inquiry to be restarted. Their call points to the similarities in the methods used for tax dodging and money laundering.
May Day is a time for workers to show solidarity to each other. The world is experiencing a collective challenge as the pandemic continues to rage. We are counting on strong public services and the work of front-line workers to keep us safe. We all need to stand with those workers and protect their rights and protect our public services.
"The pandemic has exposed serious gaps in workplace safety and protection. This Day of Mourning launched almost 40 years ago because it was clear that workers were not being properly protected, this pandemic proves we have much more work to do." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
"We are deeply disappointed that your office would consider introducing back-to-work legislation before the picket lines were even started. This only serves to allow the Maritime Employers Association to not bargain in good faith with the union. That your office has continued with this threat to the constitutional right of these workers severely undermines all labour relations in the country." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
"We are not alone in this fight for greater democracy. There are many other unions and their members who wish to see this practice that allows the stacking of elections ended." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
“Quebec is denying qualified workers jobs in essential industries that are currently facing shortages. Bill 21 unfairly persecutes Muslim women who wear the hijab, and those who wear a kippah or turban.” — Bert Blundon, NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer
"Chartwell's actions prove once again that the profit motive is directly at odds with supporting the kind of care system that workers and seniors' deserve." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
“Amid a devastating third wave of COVID-19 in many parts of the country, Earth Day serves as a reminder of the relationship between human and environmental health, which we simply can’t ignore. The current overlapping crises also reinforce the need to meaningfully address ongoing and worsening inequities.” — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
Ottawa (21 April 2021) — Once known as "Secretaries' Day," April 21 is now celebrated as Administrative Professionals Day. Historically, these workers were shown gratitude with gifts of cards, flowers, chocolates, and lunches for their hard work.
“Canadians don’t want to see their pension funds going to privatization schemes that harm the most vulnerable people in society” — Bert Blundon, NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer
“My union recently convened a meeting of front-line workers from a wide range of communities from across the country who are dealing with the overdose crisis. I wish you could have heard their comments. Speaker after speaker impressed upon me the urgency of the situation.” — Larry Brown, President NUPGE
"While there are certainly some positive measures, there are also serious gaps and missed opportunities in this budget." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
“To put it simply, we cannot afford to delay any longer on a just and equitable transition towards a sustainable economy.” — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
