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“We fully expect that the negative impact on our healthcare system will only worsen in the foreseeable future if the current trend of cutbacks is not stopped,” continued Furlong.
After almost three years, SGEU/NUPGE has reached a tentative agreement with Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
Regina (24 Sept. 2012) - A tentative collective agreement between the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU/NUPGE) and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) has been reached.
MGEU/NUPGE honoured by Paramedic Association of Manitoba.
Winnipeg (25 Sept. 2012) - Later this fall, the Manitboa Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU/NUPGE) will be honoured at the Manitoba Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Awards Gala with the 2012 EMS Excellence Award for the union’s work in public relations on behalf of the province’s EMS Professionals.
This report is a critical review of the Saskatchewan government's Consultation Paper’s orientation, namely its lack of recognition of the role of labour rights in advancing democracy, equality and economic justice.
“It’s a Made in Canada problem – it reflects the way immigration and labour laws and policies fail to adequately regulate Canada’s migrant labour market. But there is a Made in Canada solution.” - Fay Farady, Metcalf Foundation.
“The mere mention of OPSEU/NUPGE has moved the dynamics of our workplace in a positive direction,” said Doug Rook, Association President.
"By failing to convene a fall session of the legislature, the government is not being accountable to British Columbians." - Darryl Walker, BCGEU President.
First agreement brings improvements to wages and working conditions for home care workers.
“Spending reductions will put added pressure on public services like social workers and child protection,” said Darryl Walker, BCGEU President.
As well as job loss, CETA would undermine independent government decision-making according to report author John Jacob.
Ottawa (20 Sept. 2012) - A trade deal with the European Union (EU) that’s being negotiated behind closed doors could result in as many as 70,000 job losses in Ontario, says a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ (CCPA) Ontario office.
“Their jobs are among the most difficult in the health care system, and we are proud to have them as part of our union.” - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.
SGEU campaign coordinators will be telling current and future young workers about what is at stake under the provinces proposed changes to labour legislation.
