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Earth Hour is quickly approaching - on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 pm, millions of Canadians will turn out their lights to support the largest global public demonstration on climate change! What are you doing that night?
'We hope that these benefits will set a new template for collective bargaining in the future.' - Carol Furlong.
NUPGE urges federal justice minister to use stimulus money to begin "massive investment" in new and upgraded correctional facilities across Canada.
'Three out of five members of the union negotiating committee ... have been identified as essential. If there were a work stoppage, we would be virtually unable to meet to bargain an end to the strike.'
Transferring operating funds to capital budget while projecting deficits and threatening cutbacks.
Union to develop a comprehensive social map of the membership with the aim to create more inclusive policies, programs and services in all areas of union business
Bert Blundon also returned as secretary-treasurer for another two-year term of office.
Critics pounce on Harper government for failing to expand program to cope with rapidly rising unemployment figures.
UFCW Canada has filed a formal complaint with the ILO asking the body to investigate the denial of collective bargaining rights to farm workers by the government of Ontario.
The union negotiating team recommending acceptance. Ratification votes will take place in the coming weeks.
'[It] starts with the assumption that the conditions of work are the conditions for care.'
'The portal itself has many potential users, including personnel involved in developing OHS education and training, JOHS committees, and front-line workers.'
'The absence of a staffing standard has already compromised quality care in the drive to maximize profits.'
Events across the province are drawing attention to the value of a wide range of crucial services that make communities better places to live and raise families.
Passage of the Employee Free Choice Act is critical to rebuilding our economy and strengthening our democracy
