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.
'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.
'When you receive your H1N1 vaccination, you will also be offered vaccination against seasonal flu.'
'We're honoured to be the union of choice for a growing number of casino workers in B.C.' - Darryl Walker.
“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
'ATLAS provided vital services that won't be replaced.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.
Advises workers with family services and housing department to 'hold off' until more information is available.
New Statistics Canada study finds dramatic increase over the past decade, validating concerns expressed by peace officers.
Demonstrators remind Premier Gordon Campbell of promise to create the best support system in Canada.
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.
'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.
'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.
Larry Brown to address delegates on 'pension protection and retirement income security.'
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.
