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Smart Money: Consumer Self-Defence for Times Like These

The National Union of Public and General Employees has been a strong advocate of consumer protection and fairness for decades. Hard-working Canadians see their earnings and savings dwindle to the benefit of large corporations. This is especially evident during this recession, where banks continue to make massive profits while more and more families fall into debt. At the same time, we see the Harper government sitting back, providing inadequate assistance to those unemployed or struggling to make ends meet.

The National Union’s Smart Money series will help shed light on issues of concern to the public. Each paper provides different ways people can get involved, make a difference and survive in tough times like these.
 

 

 

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Banks quietly increase banking fees

"We need more Canadians to closely examine these rising costs and think about how much this adds up to each month. Take this evidence to the bank and ask for your money back." - James Clancy, NUPGE National President.

ACORN Canada urges Western Union to stop gouging users

Join the campaign to demanding Western Union cap its user fees - sign the petition!

Canada has the highest roaming costs, says new OECD report

Telus is the first of the big three telcommunications companies to drop roaming fees.

Report argues for open Internet and against price gouging

Following broad public consultation the report is a comprehensive look at the need for an open digital policy in Canada.

Feb. 26th day of action to Stop the Meter

Supporters across the country will be gathering signatures on the Stop The Meter CRTC petition. The signed petitions will be used to push decision makers to put a stop the new Internet usage fees.

Financial literacy task force recommendations give no relief to Canadians

This government must stop lecturing Canadians about what more they can do and focus on making serious changes to ease the burden on families and communities - James Clancy, NUPGE national president.

Ottawa should reject decision to allow gouging internet charges

“This is the same old story of hard-working families getting gouged by greedy corporations,” says James Clancy, NUPGE national president.

Consumers deserve better credit card rules - NUPGE

Do Canadian consumers really have a new ally with the Competition Bureau in their fight against high priced credit cards companies?

Bell Canada settles Ontario class action lawsuit

No formal admission of fault but Bell agrees to address complaints of customers charged late fees despite paying bills on time through a financial institution.

NUPGE issues pamphlet on ripoff cell phone costs

'Canadians are being bilked by their cellular providers while the government sits idly by and does nothing to prevent it.' - James Clancy.

NUPGE launches new consumer self-defence series

'We need to arm ourselves as never before with information that will help us make the best decisions for our families.' - James Clancy.

NUPGE launches new Associate Member Program

NUPGE has launched a new program designed to help those who are often overlooked. Contract workers, the self-employed, workers on leave and retirees just to name a few can find themselves on the outside looking in.