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October 24 marks the 12th anniversary of the Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educators Appreciation Day in Ontario.
Union argues that the policy not only breaches the collective agreement but also violates members’ privacy rights, and rights guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Gawronsky began her working career as a Health Care Aide (HCA) in the nursing home in Vita in 1976 and began her union activism in the 1980′s due to a workplace issue.
How do we fund quality public services in the future? Who should benefit and who will have to pay? These were the topics of Peter Waldorff's speech at the “Education in Crisis” seminar in Brussels.
Lay offs of Employment Standards Officers will weaken the enforcement of labour rights for part-time marginalized workers in the province.
“It is time for government and health employers to engage in meaningful bargaining” - BCGEU/NUPGE President Darryl Walker.
Wall government considers privatizing despite the fact that ISC has posted nearly $100 million in net income most of which returned to the people of Saskatchewan.
“With our aging population and the demands being placed on our healthcare system today, these individuals are truly unsung heroes” - MGEU/NUPGE President Lois Wales.
NAPE calls for legislation to protect all public service and government agency workers.
On October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is urging its members to support the Dignity for All Campaign.
Members will be conducting strategically targeted strike action on specific days in specific communities around B.C.
Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/NUPGE) President Warren "Smokey" Thomas on the resignation of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty.
The employer is insisting on concessions that will cut benefits and job security for casual and contract workers.
“This employer must come back to the table with a fair deal before the strike deadline,” said OPSEU President, Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “These workers have been without a contract for long enough.”
