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These members help people find a job or explore career possibilities, as well as help people access government-sponsored programs that assist with employment, training, and supports.
The Public Service Bargaining Committee is recommending that members vote in favour of the agreement.
Casino workers deserve adequate employment protection, security and training to identify and report suspicious activities. They also need the recommendations in the Dirty Money report that impact their work to be implemented.
Help striking health care workers in Owen Sound. Send a message on social media to help get the employer back to the negotiating table.
“Paramedics provide a valuable public service and are a vital part of our city and province. This recognition is well deserved and highly appreciated.” — Michelle Gawronsky, MGEU President
The NBU/NUPGE supports this move by government. Once it becomes official, it will mark 2 years that the union has been pushing for these changes.
"Every Nova Scotian should be able to get the care they need, no matter where they live." — Jason MacLean, NSGEU President
"Our newest members care deeply about the children, families and community they serve." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
“Paramedics provide a valuable public service and are a vital part of our city and province.” — Michelle Gawronsky, MGEU President
“I’m incredibly proud to say that we stood strongly together and demanded that our work and the people we serve get the respect they deserve.” — Michelle Moore, OPSEU Local 548 bargaining team member
The funds raised will go towards new shuttlecocks, practice spaces, tryouts for golf, bowling, orienteering, and volleyball.
Workers in Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton will walk off the job on June 29.
NBU/NUPGE call for the government to enact paid leave for victims of domestic, intimate partner or sexual violence is one step closer to becoming a reality.
As a recently announced rapid transit project in Chicago shows, the need for disclosure can change when P3 privatization schemes are involved.
As a reward for stepping up to this challenge, NUPGE will be increasing the prize value to $1,500!
