This is an archive of news stories and research from the National Union of Public and General Employees. Please see our new site - https://nupge.ca - for the most current information. 


"Canadians and people around the world are demanding that Prime Minister Harper end his deadly asbestos policy. He can no longer hide from this issue."

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129 known instances over three years in federal prisons indicates likelihood of much larger problem across Canada.

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Information going out this month to members across British Columbia in advance of ratification voting to take place in late January and early February.

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38% will work out of financial necessity while 5% are waiting to win a lottery.

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Canada's greediest 100 CEOs sailed through the darkest recession since the Great Depression without suffering a scratch.

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'The four-year deal includes a general wage increase of 2.75% in each of the last two years and a no lay-off clause.'

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Address critical overcrowding situation in correctional facilities before someone is killed, BCGEU demands.

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More than 2,000 instructors and professional services employees have been without a contract for the past 18 months.

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Premier David Alward has ordered provincial liquor corporation to reduce its budget by 2% in 2011.

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'2010 has been an important year for NUPGE and its Components. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. But the struggle continues. The labour movement will face many challenges in 2011.'

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Federal Conservatives should now focus on real problems facing women such as pay equity, affordable child care, legal aid and other measures to prevent violence. - James Clancy.

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'Our bargaining team did a great job and we were successful in getting a very good deal for our members.'

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'Rather than waste time on discussions that were clearly going nowhere.'

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Map shows the levels of respect around the world for the fundamental Freedom of Association Conventions of the ILO.

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Memorandum negotiated by OPSEU amounts to substantial victory for members of Local 505.

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