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"As a union, every worker has a right to be treated with respect and dignity and must have a safe place to make a living, "said James Clancy, NUPGE National President.
2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU/NUPGE.
Community organizing and public consultation, in addition to the recommendations from the B.C. Ombudsperson's investigations and reports result in creation of Seniors' Advocate.
“Our members are looking for some headway on two issues most important to the membership; wages and the classification process,” says Joan Jessome, NSGEU President.
The Chronic Pain Centre is Saskatchewan’s sole provider of interdisciplinary treatment for persons with chronic pain.
“It is always sad to hear of the death of a colleague, but when a life is lost on the job it reminds us of the inherent perils and dangers that many workers face as they carry out their jobs.” - Carol Furlong, NAPE President.
Research has shown that women shift workers exposed to light at night are at increased risk for breast cancer.
"But as they say, recognition that there is a problem, and getting a handle on its magnitude, is the first step towards a cure."
In order to provide parents with sufficient time to arrange alternate care for their children, workers will begin job action on March 1.
“Thanks to everyone who came out to support these workers today. Our rally provoked the attention and support these workers deserve. Now let’s get them back to work,” said Kathleen Demareski, OPSEU Negotiator.
"This legislation will re-set the employment table in ways that the people around the Minister’s advisory committee would not have predicted based on the dialogue.”
Made in Dagenham is a dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.
"The bargaining committee was committed to addressing the priorities that members established prior to bargaining. They made some difficult choices and members agree that under the circumstances this is a fair and reasonable agreement."
Public services will be cut and assets sold off, hurting families and communities across the province.
Conciliation talks bring out a tentative settlement.
