This is an archive of news stories and research from the National Union of Public and General Employees. Please see our new site - https://nupge.ca - for the most current information.
More than 2000 OPSEU/NUPGE members across the province are affected by the McGuinty government's undemocratic legislation imposing working conditions, banning strikes and freezing wages.
Short documentary explains the health and safety concerns that forced Corrections Officers at Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre to refuse unsafe work.
The National Union asks Immigration Minister to allow Iraq war resister Kimberly Rivera and her family to remain in Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) study reminds provincial governments: You can't pay for education with a tax credit.
Improving patient care and patient safety through safe staffing and job security top priorities for Health Sciences Association of B.C.
Cuts to the federal public service affect us all. Join the opposition to these actions in your community on September 15.
“The court accepted our argument that the union acted in good faith when we consulted Elections B.C. regarding our advertising,” said BCGEU President Darryl Walker.
“The goal for us as a union is to make workplaces better and healthier for our members and for workers in general." - Joan Jessome, NSGEU President.
Halifax (10 Sept. 2012 )– Saturday, September 8 marked the second anniversary of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union’s (NSGEU/NUPGE) popular and successful Bully-Free Workplaces Program.
Campaign launched to fight Ontario government plans for pensions.
Toronto (10 Sept. 2012) - The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/NUPGE) is going on the offensive to educate members and fight back against proposed pension changes by the Ontario Liberal government.
Literacy is a human right, a tool of personal empowerment and a means for social and human development. Educational opportunities depend on literacy.
Stop putting the squeeze on Community Social Services and the workers who provide them!
“More and more mental health care workers are realizing that OPSEU/NUPGE is the best choice for mental health care professionals." - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.
“We tabled a comprehensive package of proposals for changes to the collective agreement that would address a number of issues affecting our members.” - Jeanne Meyers, HSPBA negotiator.
Are you greening your office? It's never too late to start, especially now that HSAA/NUPGE is providing the incentive!
Edmonton (05 Sept. 2012) - How green is your workplace? Can you help make a difference? These are questions, the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA/NUPGE) is asking its members.
