People have until the end of the day on Friday August 12, 2022 to apply.

"I couldn't be happier with this strong result. But it was the lead-up - the five weeks of intensive organizing, pop-up voting sites and mail-in ballot-collecting - that really forced the public service agency to change its tune"-Stephanie Smith, president of the BCGEU and chair of the union's bargaining committee.

"Today is a day that the National Union recommits itself to supporting Indigenous peoples in their struggles for justice. As a union, and a nation, we must do more to address the wrongs that have been done." — Bert Blundon, NUPGE President

Bert Blundon, from NAPE/NUPGE and Jason MacLean, NSGEU/NUPGE have been elected by delegates to serve as President and Secretary-Treasurer of the 400,000 member National Union of Public and General Employees

"We need to make sure that we don't return to the ways things were. We need a plan for a recovery where we put people ahead of profit. Where workers are considered heroes, not a line item in a budget. We're here in Newfoundland to set our path forward and to ensure everyone in Canada has more opportunities to succeed." — Larry Brown, President

“Canada’s blood supply continues to be threatened by pay-for-plasma private clinics. The theme for this year's World Blood Donor Day is "Donating blood is an act of solidarity." NUPGE stands in solidarity with Canada's voluntary blood donor system and calls on governments to ban paid plasma. We must not repeat the mistakes of the tainted- blood scandal, which allowed profit to devastate our blood supply.” — Larry Brown, NUPGE President

"It can feel hard to celebrate when we’re in the midst of a climate crisis. We have come a long way when it comes to public awareness and support for climate action, to be sure, but we aren’t yet where we need to be." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President 

“Canada has done some great things for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, like passing Bill C-4. But there’s still work to be done. NUPGE will continue to stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ people and push for equality for all.” — Bert Blundon, NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer

While people around the world are struggling with food and energy costs, the billionaires with large holdings in food and energy companies are wealthier than ever.

Hundreds expected to demand Paid Sick Days for all Alberta Workers at today’s legislature rally hosted by Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA/NUPGE).

“Having so many vacancies in Support classifications left our members working long hours with few days off during the worst of the pandemic. Folks may be able to dig deep to manage staff shortages during an emergency, but the ‘emergency’ has been going on for more than two years and workers are beyond exhausted."—- Sandra Mullen, NSGEU President 

“It is too bad this government made us go to court twice to get a contract that could have been achieved much sooner at the bargaining table.” — Kyle Ross,  MGEU President

While staff and officers are fine, the office is currently closed. 

"Collectively, we have been through a lot over the past few years — as a society and as a union. I am honoured to have the opportunity to guide the NSGEU/NUPGE through this next term and help advance the cause of all workers.” — Sandra Mullen, NSGEU President

“We cannot be complacent about 2SLGBTQIA+ issues and rights.” — Bert Blundon, NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer