Union cites 'the devastating impact of changes made by the B.C. Liberal government' to labour laws and employment standards since it was first elected in 2001.

“This is the same old story of hard-working families getting gouged by greedy corporations,” says James Clancy, NUPGE national president.

New Workplace Safety and Health regulations requiring employers to prevent bullying, intimidation and other forms of psychological harassment took effect in Manitoba today.

'Rarely in my memory has a government come forward with a policy as blatantly unfair.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

'The committee has been preparing a package that reflects the direction of the membership.'

Big response to appeal for ideas from public employees on how to deal with provincial budget deficit.

'Counting Women In .. NSGEU Women Do Great Things.'

40,000 students will receive vaccine through clinics in schools across the province.

Getting management to spend company money on safety isn't easy. You need to know how to build a business case for safety. Fortunately there are surveys showing what prompts management of companies to make a serious financial commitment to safety.

According to one survey, the Top 10 motives are:

Sean Brennan, a Manitoba Crown prosecutor, says the Winnipeg regional health authority (WRHA) was hit with a $65,000 oh&s fine, a $13,000 victim fine surcharge and a $50 court fee.

Decision prevents legal bargaining agent from communicating by e-mail with employees at work.

'It’s been a particularly long and difficult round of negotiations.'

'There is a clear disconnect between the B.C. government's sunny forestry rhetoric and the real experience of the people.'

'We are very pleased to have reached this agreement and to have reached it so quickly.' - Joan Jessome.

Employees will receive pay increases totalling 20% over a four-year period.