“Just like David, Travis, and their classmates, we have the power to stand up and say homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and any kind of hatred based on people’s identities, orientations, and gender expression is not acceptable in Canada.” — Bert Blundon, Secretary-Treasurer

"Governments and employers have no excuse not to ensure equal pay for equal work. NUPGE and its Components continue to fight for equal pay for equal work — not only for our members but for all workers." — Bert Blundon, NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer

"Completely absent from this budget is information on how the government will ensure that this Canada-wide system attracts and retains qualified early childhood educators (ECE) and other child care workers, who are the backbone of quality child care. Efforts to expand the child care system must involve strategies to expand the workforce, improve compensation and working conditions, and ensure decent work in the sector." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President

A properly funded Just Transition is essential to allowing us to effectively respond to the climate emergency and ensure no one is left behind. 

Given how much is needed if we are to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and respond to climate change, the budget fell short.

Ottawa (07 April 2022) — A new report from Canadians for Tax Fairness, The Rise of Corporate Profits in the Time of COVID, shows that the profit margins for Canadian corporations rose to record levels in 2021. This is contributing to inflation and income inequality.

The pandemic has placed a global focus on health care and how we are all connected. World Health Day 2022 focuses attention on urgent actions to keep humans and the planet healthy.

It's time to make a better choice in Manitoba. 

“Issuing these ROEs is yet another heavy-handed attempt to keep these workers in line. I am constantly astounded by the lengths this so-called progressive and community-minded organization will go.” — Jerry Earle, NAPE President

“With all the hatred in the world, allies need to stand up and show up for transgender people.” — Bert Blundon, Secretary-Treasurer

“Our primary focus for those affected today is ensuring our members can find employment within the government. Our members, their families, and many others in Portage, are justifiably worried about what this closure will mean for them and their community." Kyle Ross, MGEU President

"We urge the Canadian government not to accept this proposal in its present form... but to work openly and democratically with others to fix its deficiencies."

“There are a lot of heroic public sector workers on the front lines of this pandemic, but none more heroic than paramedics." — Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU/SEFPO President

At a time when Canadians are appalled by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and demanding tougher sanctions, there’s a good chance that the secrecy around who owns companies and partnerships registered in Canada is being used by Russian oligarchs trying to hide their assets.

The measures in the agreement between the Liberals and the NDP are a major step forward, but far more is needed to address problems like climate change, income inequality and the gaps in our social safety net.