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. 


OPSEU seeking Ontario Labour Relations Board hearing as soon as possible to resolve the impasse.

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'We're not about to gut our public health care staff and services because the Stelmach government failed, yet again, to maximize the economic benefits of our most recent oil boom.' - Elisabeth Ballermann.

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'When you receive your H1N1 vaccination, you will also be offered vaccination against seasonal flu.'

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'We're honoured to be the union of choice for a growing number of casino workers in B.C.' - Darryl Walker.

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“All these changes are positive. But not one of them addresses the current and most significant problems we’re facing – the lack of pension protection and retirement security for Canadians” Larry Brown, NUPGE National Secretary-Treasurer

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'ATLAS provided vital services that won't be replaced.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.

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Advises workers with family services and housing department to 'hold off' until more information is available.

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New Statistics Canada study finds dramatic increase over the past decade, validating concerns expressed by peace officers.

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Demonstrators remind Premier Gordon Campbell of promise to create the best support system in Canada.

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Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice no longer plans to unveil an outline for regulations for Canada’s greenhouse gas pollution before December’s UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

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'It is such an honour to come together on something so important to all of us – our members and our families.' - Joan Jessome, NSGEU president.

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'All health care workers in our province who provide dedicated frontline care should be treated with dignity, respect, and equality by their government.' - Dwain Lingenfelter.

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Manitoba Federation of Labour conducting online survey to assess extent of situation.

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Larry Brown to address delegates on 'pension protection and retirement income security.'

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The average funding level for OECD defined benefit pension plans went up from a 24% deficit at the end of 2008 to an estimated 18% deficit by June this year.

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