Ontario MNR outsources to U.S. for-profit company, contributes to joblessness and puts jobs at risk

Public service jobs of the people of Ontario have been outsourced to the U.S. for profit.

Downtown Ottawa turns into Sherwood Forest

Robin Hood and his merry activists take to streets across from Parliament Building in support of the Robin Hood Tax. UPDATED

NSGEU home support workers working for VON on countdown to strike

Home support workers on the verge of strike over issues such as hours of work, travel, wages and benefits.

Natural Resources plan will jeopardize emergency response time

"There is no place left to cut without putting people and services at risk." - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.

Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms Old Age Security remains sustainable

According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Kevin Page, Old Age Security is sustainable - despite what the Harper government is telling you.

Canada Without Poverty asks PM to clarify who is responsible for poverty file

"It's worse than a "who's on first?" situation; it's whether or not anyone is even considering ways of reducing poverty across the board. Canadians everywhere deserve better answers." - James Clancy, NUPGE National President.

B.C. direct government workers head back to bargaining table with strong strike mandate

"We’re hoping the B.C. Government has heard their message and gets serious about negotiating a fair and reasonable agreement with us.” - Darryl Walker, BCGEU President.

NUPGE urges Charest government to agree to mediation in dispute with students

James Clancy, NUPGE National President, condemned Bill 78, calling it a repressive law which imposes unconstitutional limits on the fundamental rights and freedoms of assembly, association and expr

Celebrations mark Asian Heritage Month

Canada’s cultural diversity strengthens the country socially, politically and economically.

MGEU members fighting fires in southeastern Manitoba

“It’s times like these when the public is reminded of just how important public services are to our safety."

NAPE celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week

“This week is a special time to recognize the life-saving work of the province’s emergency medical services professionals,” stated Furlong

CPP biggest pension fund in Canada

The CPP remains the most stable pension fund in the country, funded on a sound basis and well managed by professional staff independent of government.

Facility health care bargaining resumes

Facilities (health) talks resume this week: employers slow to disclose data essential to making progress on key issues

Giving more. Worth more: Community-based organizations in Saskatchewan need increased, stable funding

Support increased, stable funding for community-based organizations in Saskatchewan by contacting your MLA today.

NSGEU home care workers reach tentative agreement

NSGEU/NUPGE members to vote on new contract.

OPSEU President urges Premier to keep ServiceOntario public

Why would your government give up annual revenues of $2.7 billion in order to obtain $100 million? This must count as one of the most short sighted and potentially dangerous decisions a government has ever made." - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.

More commercial trucks, fewer safety inspectors a dangerous mix: BCGEU

“B.C.’s commercial vehicle inspector corps is being stretched to the breaking point,” says BCGEU President Darryl Walker.

May 17 marks International Day Against Homophobia

Sexual diversity in the workplace, it pays off!, highlights the positive aspects of sexual diversity in the workplace as well as its benefits for employers, companies, institutions and workers alike.

Review of G20 policing confirms findings of NUPGE/CCLA hearings

"It is completely unacceptable that the constitutional rights of Canadians were treated with such utter disregard. We can and must do better."  James Clancy

Cancer care workers in Saskatchewan renew ban on overtime

"We are committed to achieving binding arbitration, where outstanding issues are settled by an independent third party." - Trent Edwards, SGEU bargaining committee co-chair.

NUPGE supports Global Week of Action for the Robin Hood Tax

Activists in over 30 countries pile pressure on Governments to back a Robin Hood Tax, as leaders discuss FTT at European Summit

Canadians for a Modern Industrial Strategy working to end hands-off approach to job creation

While income inequality has begun to receive the attention it deserves, CMIS is determined to start a serious debate on the economic development strategy for this country.

Keeping our roadways safe - national meeting of highway maintenance workers

"Working to maintain our nation’s highways should not put these workers health and safety at risk. Far too many workers have been injured or lost their lives while doing so." James Clancy

BCGEU government workers support strike action

"If the government doesn’t move on its proposals, we’ll be forced to consider job action.” - Darryl Walker, BCGEU President.

PEIUPSE health care workers make progress in negotiations

Bargaining for PEI health care workers moves forward.