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Home support workers on the verge of strike over issues such as hours of work, travel, wages and benefits.
"There is no place left to cut without putting people and services at risk." - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.
According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Kevin Page, Old Age Security is sustainable - despite what the Harper government is telling you.
"It's worse than a "who's on first?" situation; it's whether or not anyone is even considering ways of reducing poverty across the board. Canadians everywhere deserve better answers." - James Clancy, NUPGE National President.
"We’re hoping the B.C. Government has heard their message and gets serious about negotiating a fair and reasonable agreement with us.” - Darryl Walker, BCGEU President.
James Clancy, NUPGE National President, condemned Bill 78, calling it a repressive law which imposes unconstitutional limits on the fundamental rights and freedoms of assembly, association and expression.
Canada’s cultural diversity strengthens the country socially, politically and economically.
“It’s times like these when the public is reminded of just how important public services are to our safety."
“This week is a special time to recognize the life-saving work of the province’s emergency medical services professionals,” stated Furlong
The CPP remains the most stable pension fund in the country, funded on a sound basis and well managed by professional staff independent of government.
Facilities (health) talks resume this week: employers slow to disclose data essential to making progress on key issues
Vancouver (22 May 2012) - After a scheduled two-week break, negotiations for a new Facilities collective agreement in British Columbia resume.
Support increased, stable funding for community-based organizations in Saskatchewan by contacting your MLA today.
Why would your government give up annual revenues of $2.7 billion in order to obtain $100 million? This must count as one of the most short sighted and potentially dangerous decisions a government has ever made." - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.
“B.C.’s commercial vehicle inspector corps is being stretched to the breaking point,” says BCGEU President Darryl Walker.
