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'With the McGuinty government freezing the wages of non-union employees, the only hope that hard-working women and men in this province have to try and keep pace with inflation is to join a union.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.
Key goal is to address recruitment and retention issues and how best to address these challenges.
'We hope that the federal government acts on this report. In particular, we hope it implements the recommendations to help provincial correctional facilities and psychiatric hospitals.' - James Clancy.
PSI appeals to governments around the world to mark the occasion by making a commitment to ratify UN Conventions aimed at strengthening the rights of migrant workers.
'If the civil service is faced with a two-year wage freeze, the committee is determined to achieve significant gains in the overall contract.'
'There is a crisis in the child protection system and the underlying problem is that there are not enough front-line workers.' - SGEU president Bob Bymoen.
Saskatchewan's justice minister has introduced legislation to eliminate the Saskatchewan Human Rights Tribunal and transfer its power to a provincial court, sparking human rights concerns among labour groups and other interested parties.
'The inability of an accused to challenge and question the evidence held against them is an affront to the fundamental principles of justice.' - NUPGE president James Clancy.
Union donating $10,000 in memory of John O'Mahony to assist in construction of an Alberta monument to workers killed and injured on the job.
'You’ve demonstrated considerable strength by showing how a small group of community housing workers can successfully defend their right to decent jobs and benefits.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.
'I'm pleased Minister Sheridan believes that its time to increase benefits under the CPP.' - Shelley Ward.
Agreement on 'Just Transition' hailed as a breakthrough worth celebrating for the moment.
'The 15 employees have made history not only because of the length of the strike but also because of their display of courage in their struggle against injustice.' - Carol Furlong, NAPE president.
'The report is in many cases complimentary of our members and the good work they do.' - Joan Jessome.
