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These employees came together to protect their rights through collective bargaining and to achieve greater job security." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President
Vancouver (18 Feb. 2016) — Leadnow employees have organized to join the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU/NUPGE).
Leadnow works to promote democracy and social justice in Canada. It describes itself as "an independent advocacy organization that runs campaigns on the major issues of our time, engages people in participatory decision-making, and organizes in communities across Canada."
Leadnow staff join BCGEU/NUPGE to protect their rights through collective bargaining
“We’re delighted to welcome Leadnow into the BCGEU/NUPGE family. These employees came together to protect their rights through collective bargaining and to achieve greater job security,” said BCGEU President Stephanie Smith. “We have worked with Leadnow on several campaigns. Their work is of the highest calibrer.”
“Unionization will help us walk the talk by making sure the core values of social justice and promoting democracy are reflected in our organizational structure. We're ensuring Leadnow continues to be a great place to work as it evolves into a mature organization,” said Jolan Bailey, a Leadnow organizer.
The BCGEU/NUPGE represents more than 67,000 members in B.C. in a variety of sectors. In 2015, the union organized more than 700 new members in casinos and health care.
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