NAPE

“We are ready to get to the bargaining table to negotiate collective agreements that reflect the value of the vital services our members provide to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.”

“This is a positive first public sector agreement reached with the newly elected Dunderdale administration,” said Bert Blundon, NAPE Secretary Treasurer and chief negotiator.

NAPE/NUPGE members representing air services, marine services and highway workers meet in St. John's to plan for negotiations.

"These cuts are being directed by senior management who seem to be oblivious to the needs at the bedside of patients and residents. It is a sad commentary on our health care system," Carol Furlong, NAPE President stated.

Home care workers in St. John's negotiate improvements to working conditions and benefits in first collective agreement.

“We are proud to continue the relationship with our members and the employer and congratulate the negotiating team on a job well done.” - Carol Furlong, NAPE President.

Members benefit from fair collective bargaining with new agreement.

"Of grave concern to us is the unacceptable fact that adult probation officers often find themselves working alone in unsafe conditions, a situation which must be rectified immediately." - NAPE President, Carol Furlong.

“For the past two and a half years the government has been working on a 10-year strategy for mental health,” says Kim McDowell, President of OPSEU Local 152 (RMHC). “While they have been talking about improving the system, the reality on the ground has been one of program closures and layoffs.”

Employees will receive pay increases totalling 20% over a four-year period.

Workers end four-month lockout by accepting wage adjustments totalling $3 an hour over a five-year contract.

Four-year deal contains pay raises totalling 13%.

'The 15 employees have made history not only because of the length of the strike but also because of their display of courage in their struggle against injustice.' - Carol Furlong, NAPE president.

Demonstrators appeal to outgoing and incoming premiers to step in and resolve the long impasse.

NAPE president questions whether Premier Danny Williams has any understanding of issues at stake.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE/NUPGE) has reached a tentative agreement for workers at the Bay St. George Community Employment Corporation (CEC).

Wages key issue for employees at private manufacturer of cookies, candy and flavoured syrups.

NAPE accuses employer of discrimination against women while managers are paid up to $40 an hour.

'NAPE is calling on government to immediately re-open the depots they closed this spring.' - Carol Furlong.

Ratification votes scheduled next week in Newfoundland and Labrador.

'We hope that these benefits will set a new template for collective bargaining in the future.' - Carol Furlong.

The union negotiating team recommending acceptance. Ratification votes will take place in the coming weeks.

Province demanding long list of unacceptable concessions, including  the issue of sick leave which nearly led to a province-wide strike by Ontario correctional workers.

Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE/NUPGE) in 14 public sector bargaining units have voted to accept their tentative agreements.

Vote came as a result of an application by Labrador-Grenfell for a single bargaining unit for hospital support staff who were represented by NAPE and CUPE.  A group of approximately 90 non-union employees also took part in the voting process and are also now NAPE members.

Newfoundland and Labrador is not living up to commitments made, says NAPE president Carol Furlong

Union recommends acceptance when ratification votes are held in January.

Liberal opposition motion amounts to uninformed meddling in a legal process

Union president expects ruling by May 9

Looking for substantial raises after years of restraint

Employees seeking real improvements after years of restraint and cutbacks

Demanding to be recognized as skilled trades people