“Privatizing the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program at CNA may be the first sign of privatizing our public education system,” warns NAPE President Carol Furlong.

OPSEU President, Warren (Smokey) Thomas congratulated the members on their new contract, but warned that there continues to be a serious problem with funding for developmental services.

Four days of Parliamentary hearings will examine the issue of income inequality.

Ottawa (08 April 2013) – After almost a year since the motion was passed, Parliament's finance committee will finally hold meetings to discuss the issue of rising income inequality in Canada.

The motion was first put forward by former Conservative and now Liberal Member of Parliament, Scott Brison.

International conference participants learn from the NSGEU/NUPGE experience in developing and implementing a successful anti-bullying program.

"Instead of proceeding with a measure that will add to Canada’s economic problems, I urge you to cancel the  proposed elimination of the tax credit for investments in LSVCCs and hold meaningful consultations with stakeholders." - James Clancy, NUPGE National President.

“We believe that in this time of economic recovery, we all have a role to play and the burden should not rest solely on the public sector." - Susie Proulx-Daigle, NB Union President.

PEIUPSE/NUPGE will raise the issue of MLA salary increases in its meeting with the Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission.

“The Province has received an independent prescription for safer and healthier workplaces,” said Kevin Rebeck. MFL President. “Now it’s time for action so that working families can have confidence their loved ones will make it home from work every day, healthy and in one piece.”

When the Auditor General of Ontario looked at Brampton’s William Osler Health Centre privatization in 2008, he concluded that the higher rate of interest paid by the private sector added about $200 million to the cost of the project.

Members prepare for strike vote as IWK Health Centre refuses to negotiate on par with terms reached at Capital Health District Authority.

"It's like a one-two punch – no prior warning, no consultation, just one more senseless act by a government in the dying days of its mandate." - Darryl Walker, BCGEU President.

“This is a quality services issue, but it’s also about quality of life. ” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “More than two thirds of the CLGS workforce is part-time or casual. The frontline staff should be able to afford to work there.”

"This budget falls short of reinvesting in public services that Islanders depend on. However, if there is a silver lining, it’s that Government has shown some restraint in curtailing further austerity." - Debbie Bovyer, PEIUPSE President.

"Unions are about fairness: workplace fairness; economic fairness; opportunity fairness; political fairness; and democratic fairness. Unions promote fairness, not just for their members, but for all Canadians.” - James Clancy, NUPGE President.

Vast knowledge shared with conference participants on second day of Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights conference.