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Improvements in wages, rest breaks, vacation and personal days.
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.
Landmark site was a hub of activity during the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919 and it has long been of great historic significance to the Canadian labour movement.
'These highway depots need to be reopened. This shouldn't be just about winning.' - Carol Furlong.
'The union welcomes the achievement of a tentative agreement without having to go through binding arbitration.' - Joan Jessome.
'There are over 40,000 outstanding warrants waiting to be served in B.C. .' - BCGEU's Dean Purdy.
'Most people know well the story of the Oland family.... Not quite as well known, but just as proud, is the story of the generations of workers.'
Pension plans must permit the union to appoint a person in accordance with the union’s constitution instead of providing for a person to be elected by the active members.
Mandate to provide ongoing advice to the government pension reform proposals and keep the government informed on stakeholder viewpoints.
“This ‘pension factor’ is particularly powerful for improving the economic security of vulnerable older households - women and members of racial/ethic minority groups,”
'The new members have joined because they have seen the positive employer-union relationships the BCGEU maintains.' - Darryl Walker.
Richest 1% now hog 12.2% of all income while average wages have remained flat for 30 years.
More than 100 OPSEU members, family and supporters played live Soca, Reggae and Calypso music from the OPSEU float along the parade route