130 health care workers to be laid off at Spring Valley care home

Vancouver (10 May 2012) - One hundred and thirty health care aids and health care assistants at the Spring Valley seniors' home in Kelowna, British Columbia have received lay off notices.

Higher costs, reduced accountability and privatization are all risks in the social impact bond funding scheme for public services.

Ottawa (10 May 2012) - Even though they have yet to produce results, many governments are enthusiastic about the way social impact bonds allow them to “buy now, pay later", says the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).

"Licensed and registered practical nurses play an important role in keeping our health care system running effectively and ensure patients receive care with dignity and respect," says James Clancy, NUPGE National President.

“This award reflects the value of our front-line health care members, and recognizes the importance of the work they do,” Thomas said.

Saskatchewan government proposes new workplace legislation but rules out public hearings.

Provincial governments across Canada looking to cut valued social services to some of societies most vulnerable people.

As of June 30, refugees in Canada will be cut off access to treatment for chronic diseases. No other Canadians are denied these treatments.

Libel charge against blogger who criticized a Fredericton police officer dropped.

“Income inequality is the greatest social and economic challenge facing Canada today,” said James Clancy, NUPGE President.

Federal and provincial governments are called on to dedicate nine per cent of their health spending for mental health, representing a significant increase from the current average of about seven per cent.  

NAPE/NUPGE certified to represent home care workers with Exploits Homecare Agenc.

Bargaining resumes at the end of May for community health workers in B.C.

“I am deeply worried about the health and safety issues that the teachers and students are facing,” said Robyn Lambe, OPSEU Local President. “At this point we don’t even know what they are being exposed to.”

CUPW goes to court to oppose appointment of second arbitrator; first Harper government arbitrator appointed was ruled unqualified by the court

Daniel Aguirre becomes the seventh Colombian trade unionist killed this year, and the 61st since Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos took office in August 2010.