Probation Officers

NAPE serves notice to commence public sector collective bargaining

dduffy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:50:48 -0500

“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.”

BCGEU bargaining 2012 kicks off today with master agreement talks in Vancouver

dduffy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:49:59 -0500

"We’re prepared for any action we have to take to get our members the improved contracts they’ve earned,” said BCGEU President Darryl Walker.

Ottawa police highlight crisis in mental health services

lbush — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:36:16 -0500

In 2011 the Ottawa police responded to more than 4,000 calls that were related to a mental health issue. This is an increase over reported cases in 2010 with a large increase in mental health related arrests.

New Labrador benefits agreement reached

dduffy — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:13:31 -0500

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

SGEU meets with Premier

dduffy — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:49:33 -0500

“We look forward to meeting with Premier Wall to discuss issues that affect our members, many of whom are employed by the government of Saskatchewan,” said Bymoen.

BCGEU members meet to develop bargaining priorities for 2012

dduffy — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:43:08 -0500

Key items identified for 2012 bargaining by BCGEU/NUPGE members.

Women 4 Change organize around public services important to life/work balance

dduffy — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:43:01 -0500

All Together Now! women activists to focus on public services key to achieving life/work balance.

National Union releases report on long-term care: Dignity Denied 2011

dduffy — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:36:32 -0500

Dignity Denied 2011 illustrates the flaws in our current system of long-term care and offers common sense solutions for positive change.

NUPGE stands in solidarity with UNISON in pension fight

dduffy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:05:05 -0500

"Workers are being told to work longer, pay more and receive less," said James Clancy, NUPGE National President. "We stand in solidarity with each and every UNISON member in the fight for decent pensions. Enough is enough."

Huge cost of tax evasion revealed as campaign to tackle tax havens launches

dduffy — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:49:26 -0500

New research published by the Tax Justice Network shows that tax evasion costs governments around the world more than US$3.1 trillion annually.

B.C.'s anti-democratic Bill 18 discriminates against union activists

dduffy — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:00:35 -0500

Help push back B.C.'s antidemocratic legislation. Fight Bill 18!

November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

dduffy — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:01:01 -0500

At least one out of every three women around the world has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in her lifetime - with the abuser usually someone known to her.

November All Together Now! Campaigner is out!

dduffy — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:45:24 -0500

"So bailing out the banks while punishing workers is not, in fact, a recipe for prosperity." - Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize winning economist.

Supreme Court unanimous decision supports pay equity claim against Canada Post

dduffy — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:58:26 -0500

"This 30 year struggle shows that Canada needs to improve its pay equity laws to ensure this injustice never happens again. Women must be treated and compensated fairly in every workplace." - James Clancy, NUPGE President

Health care activists gather in Halifax for meeting of health ministers

dduffy — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:58:22 -0500

"We need to work together to force them to put people before tax cuts and excessive corporate profits." - James Clancy, NUPGE President.

NSGEU supports NDP’s first contract labour legislation

dduffy — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:35:22 -0500

"This is good for all workers in Nova Scotia," says NSGEU President Joan Jessome. "Eighty per cent of Canadians already have labour legislation like this. Our workers deserve the same kind of supports."

New report shows political environment has greater impact on unionization rates than economy

dduffy — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:50:41 -0500

Politics, more than the economy and technology, has a greater impact on rates of unionization.

President's Commentary: Speaking truth to power - The Occupy movement has already won

dduffy — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:24:23 -0500

The Occupy movement is here to stay. It will morph into something else. But it’s not going away until there are serious reforms to our economy and democracy.

Manitoba establishes new memorial for fallen workers

lbush — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:19:59 -0400

Memorial will pay tribute to brothers and sisters who lost their lives while on the job.

NUPGE / OPSEU file complaint with CBC Ombudsman over offensive anti-union comments by Kevin O’Leary

dduffy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:55:15 -0400

“Mr. O’Leary’s wilful promotion of contempt and hatred towards unions reflects a viewpoint that has often ended in violence perpetrated against union members and leaders around the world.”

President’s Commentary: Harper government denying fundamental human rights

dduffy — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:25:20 -0400

It is the role of a democratic government in a civil society to defend all human rights. Human rights cannot flourish where labour rights are not enforced.

Leaked Vancouver Police report highlights continued crisis in mental health services

lbush — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:44:25 -0400

Key finding of 2008 Lost in Transition report that a lack of capacity in the mental health system is failing Vancouver's mentally ill and draining police resources remains true.

Correctional Officers and Sheriffs join forces to make a wish come true

dduffy — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:59:01 -0400

Whether it is hockey or baseball, it is great to see Correctional Officers and Sheriffs come together, have some fun for such a good cause,” says Joan Jessome, NSGEU President.

McGuinty begins biggest wave of layoffs in Ontario since the Mike Harris era

dduffy — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:08:16 -0400

“The lesson of the Mike Harris era is that cuts to public services hurt us all,” said Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) President Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Manitoba creating mental health court

lbush — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:58:36 -0400

News that the Manitoba government is creating a mental health court in 2011 is being greeted as a small step forward by the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).

Harassment policy victimizes government workers

dduffy — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:29:55 -0400

“The government must take action to ensure that the basic rights of its employees are safeguarded, and that no one is penalized for trying to stop workplace harassment,” Sid Wonitowy, a member of SGEU’s Public Service Negotiating Committee, concludes.

Ontario Public Service members meet to plan fightback

dduffy — Tue, 24 May 2011 09:46:59 -0400

Planning gets underway for public service fightback campaign in Ontario.

Probation officers deserve thanks, not criticism

dduffy — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:54:52 -0400

"For Marshall to single out probation officers alone is truly galling. It is everyone from police to judges to probation officers to Crown attorneys to sheriffs and correctional officers that bear the increasingly difficult task of keeping our communities safe. They deserve our sincere thanks." - Lois Wales, MGEU president.

NAPE: implement adult probation services report recommendations immediately

dduffy — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:59:54 -0400

"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.

Making the connection: Labour rights, good jobs, tax fairness and quality public services

dduffy — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:18:05 -0400

The pretense for the attacks is that state governments are broke and radical measures are required to eliminate budget deficits. This is a false argument.

All Together Now's letter-writing campaign builds support for tax fairness and quality public services

dduffy — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:51:12 -0400

"We may be retired but we are huge in voter numbers so we are pleased to see how the efforts of NUPGE to reach out have been so successful. Grey power may not rule, but it sure does have an impact." Dave and Bonnie Scott, winners.

Election 2011: Whose Canada?

dduffy — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:06:57 -0400

That's the question we want Canadians to think about.

Ontario budget squeeze ignores key realities as corporate tax cuts drain public purse

dduffy — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:46:58 -0400

“How can the government identify Children’s Aid as a source of savings at a time when programs for abused and neglected children need a major infusion of cash just to keep afloat?” - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU president.

Budget 2011: Harper government out of touch; can’t be trusted to help struggling families

dduffy — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:32:01 -0400

"Tax fairness has been flipped upside down in this country,” said Clancy. “Instead of billion dollar give-aways to corporations, the government should invest the money in the public services that ensure a decent quality of life for all Canadians.”

Standing up against injustice and discrimination: March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

dduffy — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:17:49 -0400

"In our workplaces, in our communities, and across this globe, we have a responsibility to stand up against injustice and discrimination." - James Clancy, national president, National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).

Government's own consultant can't demonstrate value of anti-drug program

lbush — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:56:56 -0400

Report comes as the government is facing a challenge for their prior refusal to release to the Commons finance committee cost estimates for their crime bills.

President's Commentary: Tories aren't tough on crime; they're dumb on crime

lbush — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:28:56 -0400

The Conservative government’s "tough on crime" agenda is a waste of resources and is actually making the real problems in our justice system worse.

The attack on US labour – it’s not about paying the bills

dduffy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:46:40 -0500

"In Canada, we’re told that Wisconsin is a lesson for public sector unions. The public can no longer afford to pay for "cushy" salaries and benefits for public sector employees. We have to get with the times. What a complete crock." - NUPGE secretary-treasuer, Larry Brown

The Unfinished G20 story

dduffy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:29:15 -0500

"Trust in public institutions and in the police are essential to a well - adjusted society. Police brutality affects us all: it is a betrayal of the rule of law as people bound to maintain the law abuse it. "- Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) and the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE)

Here they go again - federal transfers up for negotiation

khawley — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:55:06 -0500

Stable funding for Medicare, social programs and post-secondary education should not be sacrificed for today's corporate tax cuts.

International Women's Day: Gender equality must become a lived reality

dduffy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:00:59 -0500

On March 8th, as we take time to celebrate the achievements that women have made and their contributions to a better world, we must also renew our resolve to fight for a true and equitable society,” stresses James Clancy, president of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).

President's Commentary: Time for tax fairness, not more corporate tax cuts

dduffy — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:31:01 -0500

There's very little evidence these tax cuts will lead to more jobs. In fact, they come with no strings attached so companies that eliminate jobs are actually rewarded - James Clancy, NUPGE national president.

Civil service gets final offer from Manitoba gov't

lbush — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:57:42 -0500

The Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU/NUPGE) will now be arranging times and locations for ratification meetings.

Tentative deal rejected for 14,000 Manitoba workers

dblaikie — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:22:53 -0500

MGEU requesting a return to the bargaining table as soon as possible.

President's Commentary: An appeal to Ontario political leaders - listen to public sector workers

dblaikie — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:50:00 -0500

Tim Hudak is misleading voters by pretending that an attack on public sector jobs and wages will deal with a financial mess that the financial sector has caused, says James Clancy, NUPGE's national president.

OPSEU will appeal to finance committee for fairness

dblaikie — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:49:00 -0500

Warren (Smokey) Thomas will present a brief on behalf of 125,000 OPSEU members across Ontario.

Ratification vote set for 14,000 Manitoba employees

dblaikie — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:46:00 -0500

'The four-year deal includes a general wage increase of 2.75% in each of the last two years and a no lay-off clause.'

BCGEU raises key issues at meeting with Coleman

dblaikie — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:29:00 -0500

'While the ministry has been doing some work to improve workload conditions, there is still a long way to go.'

OPSEU blitzing Ontario to fight Liberal wage freeze

dblaikie — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:45:00 -0500

Dozens of events will be held across the province on Friday (Dec. 3) to fight back against the McGuinty government's plan to scapegoat public sector workers.

OPSEU video takes apart McGuinty wage freeze

dblaikie — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:55:00 -0500

The impact on public employees will stretch far beyond the two-year freeze proposed by the province – all for the benefit of already-wealthy corporations.

MGEU reports agreement on non-monetary issues

dblaikie — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:50:00 -0500

'Needless to say, this had been a difficult bargaining climate.'

Broken B.C. legal aid system needs major overhaul

dblaikie — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:45:00 -0500

'A rights-based system makes sense, because it removes politics from the justice system.' - Darryl Walker.

NSGEU launches province-wide television campaign

dblaikie — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:29:50 -0400

'Polling has told us the public values the public services they receive.' - Joan Jessome.

New contract for 7,700 N.S. civil service workers

dblaikie — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:48:38 -0400

Two-year deal ratified after 'a lot of hard work' by NSGEU negotiators who were constrained by a climate of 'ongoing program review' within the government.

BCGEU seeks mediation to resolve LSS dispute

dblaikie — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:40:00 -0400

'No one should doubt our members’ resolve to make employment security our top priority in this round of bargaining."

Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms NUPGE's fears

lbush — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:30:30 -0400

'Inmates are not just being double-bunked in some places they are triple-bunked and sleeping on cots in every available bit of floor space. To add to this problem is a recipe for disaster.' - James Clancy.

Hundreds of Manitoba workers stage rally for justice

dblaikie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:45:00 -0400

'These workers do an incredible job under unbelievably difficult circumstances each and every day, but they have reached a breaking point.' - Peter Olfert.

Number of women in federal prisons rises by 55%

dblaikie — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:31:00 -0400

Federal women inmates are primarily poor or homeless, undereducated and suffering from addictions or mental health problems.

Probation Officers unfairly targeted

lbush — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:13:46 -0400

The following Opinion Editorial by Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU/NUPGE) Social Sciences Component Director, Jan Henley, was published in the April 28th edition of the Winnipeg Free Press.

More than patchwork changes needed to fix YCJA

dblaikie — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:33:00 -0400

NUPGE calls for thorough review of legislation with the involvement of front-line workers in the sector rather than piecemeal approach to changing the law.

Contract talks open for 29,000 B.C. public employees

dblaikie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:30:00 -0500

'Our proposals will focus on winnable issues that resolve long standing inequities.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.

NUPGE probation officers meet Oct. 15-16 in Ottawa

dblaikie — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:01:00 -0400

'The main goal has to be public safety. Providing support, supervision and rehabilitation programs upon an offender's release into the community is critical.' - James Clancy.

Front line justice workers focus on the mentally ill

dblaikie — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:50:00 -0400

Increasing incarceration of people with mental issues is cruel and unusual punishment – NUPGE.

The mental health crisis in Canada's justice system

dblaikie — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:31:30 -0400

Experts from across the country will join representatives of Canada's justice workers to assess the growing crisis posed by mental health problems in correctional facilities.

Program will help Manitoba women awaiting trial

dblaikie — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:29:00 -0400

Similar programs are already operating in Ontario and Saskatchewan.

'Two-for-one' sentencing overshadows larger issue

dblaikie — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:30:00 -0400

NUPGE urges federal justice minister to use stimulus money to begin "massive investment" in new and upgraded correctional facilities across Canada.

NUPGE urges government to maintain flag-lowering traditions

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Maple Leaf should be lowered on the Peace Tower for soldiers killed in the line of duty and for other special days designated by Parliament

NUPGE seeks pension changes for public safety occupations

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Probation and parole officers, sheriffs, highway safety officers and conservation officers should be given the same pension accrual rate as police, correctional officers and paramedics

NUPGE probation and parole officers meet in Ottawa

admin — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

'These workers play an important role in Canada's criminal justice system.' - James Clancy

National Union supports provincial justice ministers call for funding

khawley — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:13:14 -0400

The proposed 'tough on crime' legislation would exacerbate an already critical situation in our provincial correctional facilities.

MGEU must be part of probation talks with Manitoba government

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:00:00 -0400

By Peter Olfert
President
Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union

National Union criminal justice workers meeting in Ottawa

Tue, 09 May 2006 20:00:00 -0400

Recently-introduced federal legislation makes conference especially timely