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“The Premiers’ statement provides a welcome new voice in the campaign to seek justice for these missing and murdered women,” said BCGEU President Darryl Walker.
"On behalf of our members across the country, we extend our condolences his family, colleagues and the entire NAPE community." — James Clancy, NUPGE National President.
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) and the Canadian Health Professionals Secretariat (CHPS) are sending delegations to participate in the Shadow Summit and Mass Rally in Niagara-on-the-Lake on July 24 and 25.
Despite scathing report on mental health services for children and youth, program at B.C. Children's Hospital sees hours cut and staff eliminated.
“Paul’s vigorous defence and promotion of labour rights throughout his career has not only resulted in greater workplace protection for Canada’s most vulnerable workers, but has also led to a greater awareness amongst Canadians that labour rights are human rights.”
Court decision provides significant improvements to the working conditions, wages and benefits for casual workers employed by the provincial government.
"Hard pressed parents, who must return to work to provide for their families are left with just non-regulated spots. YOYO childcare systems do not leave them “with a choice” but rather with “no other choice”.
If there’s one thing a union guy knows it’s that we are stronger and more effective when we work together – collectively - than when we go it alone.
“Why are some programs being treated differently than others? This discrepancy amounts to program cuts by stealth and bad faith bargaining,” says Harmston.
NAPE/NUPGE renews call for anti-scab legislation to avoid future issues. You can help, too, by sending a message to management today.
"Without question, the efforts of [HSAA members and AHS employees], in conjunction with those of municipal and provincial authorities, are responsible for a remarkably modest loss of life given the scale of the disaster." - Elisabeth Ballermann, HSAA President.
