Globalization

Over 80 European and Canadian organizations demand end to Canada-EU FreeTrade talks

lbush — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:51:59 -0400

"Our organizations say NO to this agreement, which has been negotiated for the sole benefit of transnational corporations at the expense of people's rights and of the protection of the environment," says the declaration.

European Parliamentarians debate EU-Canada trade deal – express concerns

lbush — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:59:06 -0400

“During meetings we have had with MEPs and activists in the EU, we repeatedly heard concerns about the impact that CETA would have on the environment, public services and the ability of states to effectively govern.” - Larry Brown, national-secretary treasurer, NUPGE.

On eve of election, Harper's EU trade agenda challenged in party survey

lbush — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:00:14 -0400

Trade Justice Network and Québec Network on Continental Integration hears back from the Bloc, Liberals and NDP on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Egyptian people have provided an inspiration for all of us

lbush — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:48:38 -0500

National president James Clancy congratulates the revolution for standing up against tyranny and criticizes the Harper government for supporting the dictator.

Harper government should call for Mubarak's immediate resignation

lbush — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:35:39 -0500

'We are disappointed that you, and your government, have not yet called for the immediate resignation of the corrupt and illegitimate government of Hosni Mubarak.' - James Clancy NUPGE national president.

Court calls Montebello crackdown unconstitutional

dblaikie — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:40:00 -0500

Heavy-handed police tactics at international trade summit in 2007 violated Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

End private trade lawsuits against governments

dblaikie — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:40:00 -0500

Wide cross-section of civil society groups urge ministers at Committee on Internal Trade meeting to remove investor-state dispute process from free trade agreements.

NUPGE calls for independent inquiry to investigate human rights and civil liberties violations at G20

dblaikie — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:50:00 -0500

'My union does not accept the continued stonewalling by the federal government. We demand that Prime Minister Harper establish an independent public inquiry.' - James Clancy.

Fundamental principles of law violated during G20

dblaikie — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500

'Gross violations of civil liberties by authorities requires that a federal public inquiry be called.' - Paul Cavalluzzo.

Police tore artificial leg off protester at G20 summit

dblaikie — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:50:35 -0500

John Pruyn says he was struck, jailed, had his canes knocked away and was not given his leg back until he was released 27 hours later.

Badgeless police officer booted G20 protesters

dblaikie — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:48:00 -0500

'I assumed police officers were there to protect and serve and they were regular people doing the job for everybody. Now I don’t know if I can trust them.' - Nick Kapetaneas.

Police created 'reign of terror' at G20, says Rebick

dblaikie — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:50:00 -0500

Hearings by NUPGE and CCLA open on police and governance actions at the global summit in Toronto.

NUPGE joins TJN call for broader trade consultations

dblaikie — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:45:00 -0400

Canada's first minister urged not to endorse Canada-European trade agreement without undertaking extensive consultations with citizens.

Trade Justice Network releases secret draft copy of Canada-European Union trade agreement

lbush — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:45:00 -0400

Proposed language would open Canada's telecommunications sector to full foreign ownership, restrict municipal procurement policies and make banking and financial regulation much more difficult.

Public sector workers paying for corporate tax cuts

dblaikie — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:45:00 -0400

'Public employees are being asked to make a contribution of $750 million towards a $3.6-billion tax cut for large corporations.' - Larry Brown, NUPGE's national secretary-treasurer.

Public sector spending is essential to our economy

dblaikie — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:59:30 -0400

'There simply is no viable way to cut public sector spending that doesn’t have a direct negative effect on the private sector.' - Larry Brown, NUPGE's national secretary-treasurer.

Cleaning up – or being taken to the cleaners?

dblaikie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:45:00 -0500

When it comes to the recently announced deal on opening up the U.S. stimulus package to Canadian bids, the evidence is that Canada groveled, and then we got hosed.

Trade talks with Europe a new attack on democracy

dblaikie — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:16:00 -0500

Six national organizations including NUPGE demand a halt to European free trade talks until countrywide consultations can be held.

Public sector unions in Canada and Europe alarmed by proposed trade deal

lbush — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:24:22 -0500

Canadian public sector unions along with the European Federation of Public Service Unions release study arguing that the deal is fundamentally flawed.

Governments turning their backs on pension crisis

dblaikie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:03:02 -0500

Canada's finance ministers are doing Canadians a grave disservice by pretending that no real crisis exists within our failing pension system.

NUPGE urges action on World AIDS Day 2009

lbush — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:30:30 -0500

Members of NUPGE and its Component unions are encouraged to continue efforts to address the AIDS crisis in Africa - YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

New 'Buy American' trade deal still favours U.S.

dblaikie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:28:00 -0500

CCPA says ongoing negotiations are heading for a deal in which Canada would surrender provincial and municipal sovereignty.

Majority of Canadians want troops home from Afghanistan, says new poll

mluff — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:55:49 -0400

New public opinion research by Ipsos Reid reveals that a majority of Canadians want all of the troops in Afghanistan brought home in 2011 when Canada's mission there is due to end.

Liberals may be wavering on Colombian trade deal

dblaikie — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:31:50 -0400

Join the online letter campaign now. Thousands of e-mails and phone calls are having an impact. Liberal MPs are the key. Let's keep up the pressure.

Canada-Colombia free trade agreement condemned

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:30:47 -0500

National labour federations and major unions say deal will be 'catastropic for a country like Colombia.'

An Indigenous perspective from the 2009 World Social Forum

khawley — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:32:43 -0500

Ben Powless is Mohawk from Six Nations in Ontario. He is currently studying Human Rights, Indigenous and Environmental Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. The National Union sponsored Ben to attend the 2009 World Social Forum in Belem, Brazil, January 24 to February 2.

Obama wants labour and environment 'side agreements' brought into NAFTA treaty

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:45:21 -0500

Make existing 'side deals' part of treaty so they can be properly enforced, U.S. president says during visit to Ottawa.

NUPGE supports the 'Story of Stuff'

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is pleased to support the 'Story of Stuff' project. It's message ties into NUPGE's long standing work on globalization and the environment.

NDP targets Security and Prosperity Partnership trade deal

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400

'Harper is telling people that there’s no room for them at the table, and that’s not right.' - Jack Layton

B.C. and Alberta set up expert panel on pension standards

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Pensions could be undermined if TILMA philosophy influences review, says NUPGE's Larry Brown

Foreign-based company buying B.C. child care centres?

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Union demands answers from government

Ontario NDP would make it harder to shut down good plants

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Howard Hampton calls for longer layoff notices and job adjustment committees

Only strong public services can meet tough global challenges

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0400

The 20 million-strong international public service trade union federation holds its centennial congress in Vienna. PSI delegates meet in congress every five years.

Kyoto undermined by rhetoric at APEC Summit

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:14:57 -0400

Push for nuclear power could lead Canada to import massive amounts of waste.

Stockwell Day must answer for police actions in Montebello

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

CEP calls for independent judicial inquiry

Police accused of using agents provocateurs in Montebello

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

They were there to deliberately cause trouble.' - Dave Coles, CEP president

Why Canadians should worry about the new SPP trade pact

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

'We are quite right to ask, to demand to know, exactly what is going on here.'

New North American trade proposal draws fire at Montebello

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Proposed Security and Prosperity Partnership is described as NAFTA on drugs

Saskatchewan says no to TILMA interprovincial trade deal

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Undemocratic pact signed by B.C. and Alberta undermines provincial legislative powers