“We want C4Ps to focus on a positive message which talks about the impact workplace pensions have in providing seniors with decent retirement income as well as creating a strong and healthy economy.”

HSAA/NUPGE members employed by AHS/Covenant Health start voting on tentative agreement.

Edmonton (16 April 2012) - On March 22, the Health Sciences ASsociation of Alberta reached a tentative agreement with Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health. The bargaining committee has recommended approval of the new contract.

"We continue to believe that the Provincial Template Table is the best way to reach a coordinated, fair and reasonable agreement in the post secondary sector.” - BCGEU President, Darryl Walker.

For the first time, NSGEU/NUPGE representatives will share in the decision-making about the plan’s assets and will have a say about what to do if the plan is over or underfunded.

Cellular customers still getting gauged by high costs and unexpected fees; Ontario says it will introduce new legislation.

Without workers to maintain area roads, NAPE/NUPGE is concerned with upcoming closure of Placentia highway depot.

"It seems like an easy choice to us. We're choosing care and commitment instead of conflict," says Edwards. "We are disappointed that the government is willing to put patient care at
risk," he adds.

Regina (13 April 2012) - Saskatchewan's cancer care workers hold firm in their commitment to put patient care first, according to the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU/NUPGE).

(TORONTO – 12 avril 2012) – La réduction des inégalités au niveau des revenus est la mesure à prendre en priorité pour maintenir des services publics de qualité en Ontario, confirme un rapport intérimaire publié aujourd'hui par la Fondation des services publics du Canada (FSPC).

“Austerity,” she said, “is not the remedy. Austerity will only increase inequality and push up demand for public services. It will reduce government revenues and drive up the deficit over time.”

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“This settlement sets a minimum standard for decent contracts in the Developmental Services sector. No one should be getting less,” says OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Workers prepare for strike vote after negotiations are unsuccessful.

NUPGE members to discuss a broad range of issues as provincial governments threaten cuts to social programs.

“Our members have spoken clearly: no more zeroes for the 2012 round of bargaining.” - Darryl Walker, BCGEU President.

Workers at Nain Inuit Community Government ratify new collective agreement with significant improvements.