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Frederiction (16 July 2013) – The New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees (NBUPPE/NUPGE) has signed a collective agreement with the New Brunswick Community College, which represents bargaining unit of 420 instructors.
“This government has pledged to improve employment opportunities for young people but 278 summertime ranger jobs for 17-year olds have been cut from last year.”
"Our democracies and our economies depend on our ability to communicate safely and securely with each other and it’s clear that, right now, we can do neither." - James Clancy, NUPGE National President.
The tentative agreement will now go to the membership for a mail-in vote. The union expects to count the vote on July 29.
Toronto (12 July 2013) – In Ontario, Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak has been musing about instituting U.S. style labour laws when he gets into power. Federal M.P. and cabinet minister, Pierre Polievre has been issuing the same threat to the rest of Canadians.
Politicians warning they will bring U.S. labour laws to Canada
"Without a significant investment of political, financial, and human resources, we will see levels of violence against women continue to remain at the current level. Canada can do better." - Kate McInturff, CCPA.
The addition of three more laws passed in the last month brings the total number of regressive labour laws passed in Canada since 1982 to 204.
If you are a community social service worker who has not as yet received your wage increase, contact your union immediately so that a grievance can be filed on your behalf.
If Negotiating Council recommends acceptance, votes could be counted by the end of July.
The fact that almost no one has heard of RTs provides motivation for Shultis, who loves advocating for her profession almost as much as she does practising it.
"To defeat this attack on public sector employees and the valuable public services you all provide to the people of this province, we must stay patient, united and focused." – Carol Furlong, NAPE President.
“We are not financially able to fund the increased wages without service reductions,” CEO Craig Monley wrote in a letter to front line staff dated June 24.
“This is my first time rescuing animals. They were adorable, super cute. I got a little bit more emotional when I found out the other kitten had died. We were all just super angry when we found out that it was arson.” - Laura Kerr, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
"We are acutely aware of the importance of this work as well as the dangers and risks these brave workers face. Their sacrifice must be recognized by all of us!" James Clancy, National President
