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Members of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) gathered in Victoria this week to discuss the ongoing Health Accord negotiations and various labour relations and professional practice issues. They were joined by representatives from the B.C Hospital Employees' Union.
“What we have in Ontario is privatization of alcohol sales by stealth,” Christianson concluded. “We’re losing out on millions of dollars that could be spent on public services.”
"There’s absolutely no question HEABC’s notice to cut pharmacists’ wages by 9 to 14 per cent is short-sighted and ill-considered.” - Jeanne Meyers, Executive Director, HSABC/NUPGE.
Vancouver (19 Jan. 2012) - Hospital pharmacists across B.C. are protesting a surprise unilateral announcement rolling back their wages and aggravating a critical recruitment and retention crisis.
“Our research tells us money can be saved if sheriffs take on other duties such as traffic and warrant delivery,” said BCGEU President Darryl Walker.
Bargaining continues for HSAA/NUPGE members employed by Carewest.
Edmonton (20 Jan. 2012) - The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA/NUPGE) exchanged initial proposals on Oct. 11, 2011 with the bargaining representatives of Carewest and met several times throughout November.
With Italy, France and Germany already in support, the UK is now the only centre-right Government amongst Europe's five biggest economies not to back the tax.
The weak food safety and inspection system of 2008 saw 23 people die from Listeriosis tainted cold cuts.
Three hundred and fifty ANCR workers will see a number of significant improvements in the new four-year deal.
“While increases to funding and eligibility for BC Gaming Grants are welcome, this announcement is a clear admission that previous community program funding cuts went too far,” says BCGEU President Darryl Walker.
“We are hoping the employers and the government realize the seriousness of the situation and put forward their best possible offer – one that we will be able to recommend to the membership.”
"These workers deserve a fair contract and respect for the important services they provide for some of the most vulnerable members of our community," said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas.
“This lockout is not happening by accident,” said Thomas. “Canadians need to ask why it’s ok for a big US multinational company to waltz into this country, buy a company like Electro-Motive and demand that Ontario workers take a 50 per cent wage cut."
