Component Bargaining

SGEU Academic members and SIAST sign memorandum of agreement

khawley — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:26:55 -0500

“Getting closer to a collective agreement for our members means we can continue to provide the quality education our young people deserve,” said Jim Steele, chair of the negotiation committee.

Ontario college workers modify demands to restart contract talks

lbush — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:10:13 -0400

Bargaining team said it is prepared to make moves on the substantive issues that management has identified.

Striking college workers march in downtown Toronto

lbush — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:02:48 -0400

Morning rally slowed traffic on Bay Street and attracted considerable media attention. Many morning newscasts on television and radio led with the demonstration.

Management of Ontario Colleges says it won’t return to contract talks

lbush — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:43:35 -0400

“It’s really regrettable that management has slammed the door shut on the prospect that the two sides can get together and work out an agreement,” - Rod Bemister, OPSEU/NUPGE.

SGEU signs mediation agreement

lbush — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:28:46 -0400

SGEU/NUPGE signed the mediation agreement drafted by mediator Tom Hodges.

SGEU proposes plan to get students back into the classroom

lbush — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:00:20 -0400

“Let’s get back to mediation, so staff and students can get back into the classroom,” - SGEU/NUPGE President Bob Bymoen.

OPSEU asks "When will talks resume?"

lbush — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:41:51 -0400

Striking college support staff ask management to return to the bargaining table and reach a fair settlement. The choice is theirs to make - sooner rather than later!

MGEU to Winnipeg Free Press - Let’s get the real story about our civil service

lbush — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:12:42 -0400

MGEU/NUPGE President Lois Wales responds to misleading editorial in Winnipeg Free Press.

NSGEU opposes regional school board imposing pension increase

lbush — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:59:34 -0400

School board announces that employees will see a 2.65% increase to pension contributions that will be effective Jan. 1, 2012.

SGEU - SIAST mediated talks unsuccessful

lbush — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:31:26 -0400

Academic and Professional Services employees at SIAST walked off the job Tuesday, September 6, 2011 to back up their demand for a fair deal.

SIAST employees set to strike if no tentative agreements reached

lbush — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:30:15 -0400

Both the SIAST Academic and Professional Services bargaining units are in a legal strike position and are willing to take job action to back their demand for a fair and equitable wage settlement.

SGEU members at Cancer Agency revoke voluntary overtime ban

dduffy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:05:52 -0400

“We are hopeful that the offer we presented to the employer will result in a tentative collective agreement,” said Bob Bymoen, SGEU President.

BC community social services: Strike likely in August

lbush — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:52:08 -0400

Majority of essential service levels now established, remainder by August 5.

NSGEU registered nurses vote to strike

lbush — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:29:15 -0400

NSGEU, CDHA discussing emergency services in event of walkout.

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.

Equal work deserves equal pay: NSGEU housing authority members fight for fairness

dduffy — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:25:00 -0400

NSGEU/NUPGE is encouraging the public to keep the pressure on and to support these members as they fight for a fair collective agreement.

MGEU civil service members ratify agreement

dduffy — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:38:09 -0400

Fifty-six percent of civil service members voted with sixty-seven percent of those who cast a ballot voting to accept the offer.

OPSEU rallies in London on March 9 for mental health services

dduffy — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:12:58 -0500

“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.”

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.

SGEU launches campaign to support SIAST staff

dblaikie — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:45:00 -0500

Television and newspaper ads challenge SIAST management and the provincial government to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract.

Talks resume for 14,000 MGEU public employees

dblaikie — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:41:00 -0500

'The committee has been preparing a package that reflects the direction of the membership.'

MGEU corrections members voting on final offer

dblaikie — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:36:00 -0500

'It’s been a particularly long and difficult round of negotiations.'

Instructors at Cape Breton University ratify contract

dblaikie — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:31:01 -0500

'We are very pleased to have reached this agreement and to have reached it so quickly.' - Joan Jessome.

NAPE ratifies contract with Town of Port aux Choix

dblaikie — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:29:00 -0500

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

Niagara agency charged with bad faith bargaining

dblaikie — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:40:00 -0500

'They are trying to circumvent the normal bargaining process by communicating directly with our members.'

HSABC plans community social services meetings

dblaikie — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:35:00 -0500

'Employment security demands are the best opportunity we have to protect jobs and vital public community services.'

SIAST employees shocked by 'illegal' interference

dblaikie — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:45:00 -0500

E-mail by Dr. Robert McCulloch criticized by SGEU and SIAST employees for meddling improperly with the collective bargaining process.

SGEU releases video to support SIAST employees

dblaikie — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:41:00 -0500

Employees fighting for fair contract at Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology.

Negotiations break down between NSGEU and CDHA

dblaikie — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:38:00 -0500

'No substantive agreement on any issue ... the union will be filing for conciliation shortly.'

HSABC posts full details of tentative settlement

dblaikie — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:37:00 -0500

Union representing health science professionals across British Columbia urges members to vote in favour.

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.

SIAST sabotages mediated contract talks with SGEU

dblaikie — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:39:30 -0500

'SIAST and the provincial government which is directing these negotiations from behind the scenes refuses to move in a positive direction that would lead to an agreement.'

Strike vote at B.C. Land Title and Survey Authority

dblaikie — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:39:00 -0500

'Our hope is that the employer will now re-engage in productive bargaining discussions. We look forward to resolving this impasse.' - Darryl Walker.

Frustration rises at Brockville Mental Health Centre

dblaikie — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:31:00 -0500

'All we’re looking for at the moment is for management to agree to some time lines where we can discuss the labour adjustment plan.'

Lee Manor reaffirms OPSEU by rejecting CLAC raid

dblaikie — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:39:00 -0500

'Once again our members have told this association that they prefer to deal with a professional, member-driven union.'

Maisons de la famille employees ratify agreement

dblaikie — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:59:30 -0500

Two-year settlement affects employees at several worksites across eastern Ontario.

NAPE reaches agreement with Purity Factories Ltd.

dblaikie — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:30:00 -0500

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

Vote planned for 17,000 BC health science professionals

dblaikie — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:35:00 -0500

Information going out this month to members across British Columbia in advance of ratification voting to take place in late January and early February.

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.'

Mediation begins this week in SIAST contract talks

dblaikie — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:29:49 -0500

More than 2,000 instructors and professional services employees have been without a contract for the past 18 months.

OPSEU members ratify new contract with WSIAT

dblaikie — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:34:00 -0500

'Our bargaining team did a great job and we were successful in getting a very good deal for our members.'

NSGEU goes to conciliation in CDHA negotiations

dblaikie — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:33:00 -0500

'Rather than waste time on discussions that were clearly going nowhere.'

New deal with Regional Residential Services Society

dblaikie — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:30:00 -0500

NSGEU says arrangements will be made with Nova Scotia agency to put the new contract into effect as quickly as possible.

NAPE members reach new agreement with Deer Lake

dblaikie — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:29:00 -0500

Four-year deal contains pay raises totalling 13%.

NSGEU applies to merge housing bargaining units

dblaikie — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:29:00 -0500

Move follows merger of three former authorities into the Western Regional Housing Authority.

B.C. talks break off amid government stall tactics

dblaikie — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:46:00 -0500

15,000 community-based workers have been without a contract since March of 2010.

Tentative settlement in long Newfoundland strike

dblaikie — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:02:00 -0500

'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.

Maisons de la famille runs ads to hire scab workers

dblaikie — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:32:00 -0500

'This action demonstrates a complete lack of respect for the hard-working, dedicated staff.'

B.C. public service re-organization is going ahead

dblaikie — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:30:00 -0500

'There is a commitment from both the union and the government to work together to see that the changes can be implemented in as smooth a way as possible.'

South Shore Regional School Board contract ratified

dblaikie — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:50:00 -0500

'The bargaining committee was cohesive and supportive throughout. We are pleased that we were able to achieve an agreement.' - Joan Jessome.

Update on talks for B.C. health science professionals

dblaikie — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:31:00 -0500

'The bargaining association is satisfied that there is forward momentum in negotiations.'

Holland College employees accept new agreement

dblaikie — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:27:00 -0500

Employees represented by PEIUPSE cast ballots strongly in favor of settlement.

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.

Four-year contract for community support workers

dblaikie — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:35:00 -0500

Eleven MGEU locals across Manitoba vote in favour of ratification.

Burin Peninsula strike passes first anniversary

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

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

Tentative NSGEU settlement with Annapolis board

dblaikie — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 07:58:00 -0500

Ratification vote on pay increases and other negotiated contract improvements scheduled for Dec. 11. - Updated.

Labour Board Act introduced by NDP in Nova Scotia

dblaikie — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:45:35 -0500

New Nova Scotia Labour Board will eventually combine the activities of six existing boards and agencies performing labour relations functions.

NSGEU reaches tentative deal with school board

dblaikie — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:34:30 -0500

Employees with Tri-County Regional School Board to hold ratification vote on Dec. 8.

HSABC urges acceptance of CML tentative deal

dblaikie — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:33:00 -0500

Proposed settlement contains significant wage increases and other gains for Vancouver Island employees.

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.'

CASA members approve new collective agreement

dblaikie — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:30:00 -0500

Wage increases, better shift premiums, special projects, market adjustment and scheduling improvements.

Ontario gov't flouts ILO ruling on college part-timers

dblaikie — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:26:00 -0500

Province refuses to respond to international condemnation for denying part-time college workers the right to organize.

SGEU condemns request for biased SIAST mediator

dblaikie — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:03:00 -0500

College negotiators in Saskatchewan want anti-labour government to pick arbitrator on long-running dispute.

AHS will not offer VEP to former AADAC members

dblaikie — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:59:00 -0500

'The employer has indicated that the staffing level for this group of employees is low.' - HSAA/NUPGE.

Support staff at StFX vote to accept first agreement

dblaikie — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:27:03 -0500

'We are very pleased to reach a collective agreement that is acceptable to the membership of this new Local.' - Joan Jessome.

Support staff ready for strike at StFX University

dblaikie — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:54:20 -0500

Administrators at nationally-known Nova Scotia university refusing to negotiate fair first contract with employees.

HEABC demanding concessions after eight months

dblaikie — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:35:00 -0500

HSPBA condemns bargaining tactics by employer - 'an insult to members.'

Maisons de la famille strike deadline postponed

dblaikie — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:30:00 -0500

Talks continue with new deadline set for Nov. 17 at three work sites in Eastern Ontario.

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.

Key committee wants AirCare extended until 2020

dblaikie — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:29:00 -0500

Unanimous vote by Metro Vancouver Environment and Energy Committee welcomed by BCGEU and COPE.

Arbitrator orders health care raises despite freeze

dblaikie — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:43:00 -0500

"Dwight Duncan is cutting almost $5 billion in corporate taxes in the next three years despite Ontario having one of the lowest tax rates in the industrialized world." - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Maisons de la famille deadline set for Nov. 15

dblaikie — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:29:00 -0500

'The employer is being stubborn and blocking a deal.' - OPSEU.

NOSM employees ratify first collective agreement

dblaikie — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:30:00 -0500

"I have nothing but admiration for the solidarity and toughness demonstrated by members.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU president. - Updated

Correctional officers picket over slow progress

dblaikie — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:01:00 -0500

'A message that government negotiators need to discuss members’ concerns, particularly about the issue of overcrowding.'

Out-of-province mediator request in SIAST dispute

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:35:00 -0400

4% offer over three years unacceptable to 2,000 SGEU members across Saskatchewan.

Settlement ends walkout at Cape Breton University

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:34:00 -0400

'I am pleased the employer recognized the need for a fair offer.' - Joan Jessome.

Community social services workers opening talks

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:31:00 -0400

Discussions planned this week on key issue of essential services.

Hundreds demonstrate for striking Burin workers

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:20:00 -0400

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

Tentative deal again reached in tough NOSM strike

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:42:15 -0400

Proposed new agreement reached with the help of a provincially-appointed mediator.

Tentative deal reached at Geneva Centre for Autism

dblaikie — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:29:00 -0400

Lockout averted for members of Local 548 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.

Geneva Centre says it will lock out employees Oct. 29

mluff — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:40:31 -0400

Management at Geneva Centre for Autism in Toronto says it will lock out 75 employees (OPSEU/NUPGE members) on Oct. 29.

NAPE reaches tentative agreement for workers at Bay St. George CEC

mluff — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:40:34 -0400

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).

OPSEU website calculates real cost of wage freeze

dblaikie — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0400

Eye-opening website lets employees see the annual cumulative losses a public sector freeze will mean to their personal purchasing power.

NBUPPE cautions new premier against service cuts

dblaikie — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:31:00 -0400

'There are ways the government can save money within the government system but it's not by cutting public services.' - Tom Mann.

NOSM employees reject tentative contract deal

dblaikie — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:44:59 -0400

'The tentative contract failed to address the issues that matter most to our members which include respect and fairness in the workplace.'

SIAST employees are ready to strike if necessary

dblaikie — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:44:00 -0400

'We deserve a fair wage increase.' - bargaining committee chairperson Tracey Kurtenbach.

Geneva Centre workers set Oct. 29 strike deadline

dblaikie — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:59:00 -0400

'Know that we stand strong.... OPSEU will do everything in its power to ensure that you get the fair contract you deserve.'

Ontario arbitrator rejects freeze, orders wage raises

dblaikie — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:45:00 -0400

Brian Keller deals blow to McGuinty government restraint plan by ruling in favour of employees at Windsor Regional Hospital.

Tentative settlement finally reached in NOSM strike

dblaikie — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:45:00 -0400

'The bargaining team pushed the employer very hard and they understood our members weren’t going to buckle under.'

SIAST employees appeal to public for support

dblaikie — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:44:31 -0400

Province-wide information picket held to draw attention to concession demands by employer.

LBED continues process for pay equity compliance

dblaikie — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:44:30 -0400

Pay equity will eventually be assured for all LCBO employees under the Pay Equity Act of Ontario.

NSGEU and CDHA make progress in bargaining

dblaikie — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:30:00 -0400

'Your bargaining committee feels this remains a very challenging set of negotiations and there is a considerable amount of work still ahead.'

HSABC negotiates labour adjustment agreement

dblaikie — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:44:30 -0400

Consolidation of diagnostic imaging services throughout Lower Mainland of B.C.

NSGEU prepares home support bargaining priorities

dblaikie — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:32:00 -0400

Members gather from across the province to set priorities for the next round of collective bargaining.

Regional meetings build resistance to wage freeze

dblaikie — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:44:00 -0400

OPSEU says a two-year freeze would cost many members nearly $2,000 annually in lost purchasing power.

SGEU health care providers ratify new agreement

dblaikie — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:40:00 -0400

9.5% in wage increases over four years but frustrations with SAHO remain.

Community social services employers drop ball

dblaikie — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:29:00 -0400

'Our members need to see real gains after years of concessions and crumbs. We won't settle for an agreement that includes no improvements and no employment security.'

Classification victory for NSGEU financial clerks

dblaikie — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:00:00 -0400

A triumph for all administrative professionals, union says.

Guelph Independent Living staff vote 88% to strike

dblaikie — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:59:00 -0400

'We haven’t received a wage increase in eight years and we’re fed up.' - Laura Webster.

NOSM talks break off with only limited progress

dblaikie — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:39:00 -0400

'A bit of progress was made on some issues, but not anywhere near the kind of movement we need to see.'

B.C. unions resume bargaining this week with CSSEA

dblaikie — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:35:00 -0400

'We’re looking forward to working with employers to reach a fair settlement that improves the working lives and conditions of our members.'

Arbitrator calls wage freeze unfair and unreasonable

dblaikie — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:59:00 -0400

SEIU case sets precedent for long queue of similar cases pending across Ontario.

Ontario may seek to freeze private care executives

dblaikie — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:29:00 -0400

Employees fighting freeze say money saved in wages would be scooped up by long-term care executives and private shareholders.

B.C. Salvation Army workers sign first agreement

dblaikie — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:30:00 -0400

BCGEU also negotiates new collective agreement at St. James Daycare Society.

Purity Factories Ltd. workers on strike in St. John's

dblaikie — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:58:00 -0400

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

Mediation in NOSM strike will resume Sept. 14-17

dblaikie — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:02:01 -0400

'The toughest issues are still on the table.' - Tyler England.

Nova Scotia rallies support for deputy sheriffs

dblaikie — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:35:00 -0400

'Now is a good time for all civil service members — and all NSGEU members — to speak up about the vital importance of having enough workers to do the work.' - NSGEU.

Mediation scheduled in strike by NOSM employees

dblaikie — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:59:45 -0400

Strike began in mid-August against Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Negotiations break off in Burin-Marystown strike

dblaikie — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:35:00 -0400

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

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.

Tentative settlement with B.C. Legal Services Society

dblaikie — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:30:00 -0400

Ratification recommended after two-year deal reached by parties with assistance from a provincial mediator.

Liberal fundraiser targeted by budget protesters

dblaikie — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:59:00 -0400

Provincial party event at Ottawa area golf club draws labour demonstrators opposed to wage freeze in 2010 Ontario budget.

Conciliation opens after Geneva Centre strike vote

dblaikie — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:34:00 -0400

'The employer is threatening to conduct a temporary layoff of the entire bargaining unit.'

NOSM workers walk after negotiations break down

dblaikie — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:12:16 -0400

'It became more apparent that the employer didn’t appear to be interested in reaching a fair settlement.'

Tentative settlement at Youth Employment Services

dblaikie — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:15:00 -0400

'Congratulations on a wonderful fight back by all of you.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas. – Updated

NOSM workers vote 97% in favour of strike action

dblaikie — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

'Outstanding issues include overtime, workloads, job classification and sick leave.'

YES workers may walk over miserly 1% wage offer

dblaikie — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:32:00 -0400

Workers reject second tentative settlement with agency that has one manager for every two employees.

First contract gains for OPSEU employees in Meaford

dblaikie — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:31:00 -0400

Arbitration award covers wages, dental, uniforms, time-in-lieu, overtime, vacation, bereavement and more.

NSGEU seeks conciliation to help with St. FX dispute

dblaikie — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:28:00 -0400

'The employer’s wage proposal is extremely offensive.'

MGEU votes to accept at two Manitoba colleges

dblaikie — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:30:00 -0400

'I know the members are most pleased that students will not have their studies interrupted.' - Peter Olfert.

OPSEU protests freeze at premier’s golf fundraiser

dblaikie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:43:04 -0400

'I don’t think they understand the meaning of a dollar if they can afford $750 for a golf game.' - Patty Rout.

Contract ratified at seniors’ care facility in Gibsons

dblaikie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:29:00 -0400

BCGEU says settlement provides stability during transition of ownership.

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."

NAPE settles with two more Nfld. home care agencies

dblaikie — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:29:00 -0400

Union has now reached tentative or ratified agreements with nine agencies across the province.

HSAA promotes benefits of joining 'Alberta's #1 EMS Union'

lbush — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:20:32 -0500

Health Sciences Association of Alberta has launched a media campaign to inform the provinces' Emergency Medical Services personnel about the benefits of joining 'Alberta's #1 EMS Union'.

Workers at B.C.'s second largest casino join BCGEU

lbush — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:35:05 -0500

New union members from the casino are drop team workers and supervisors who are responsible for collecting money from gaming tables and slot machines, transporting it to the casino's count room, and - under both audio and video surveillance - counting the proceeds.

NAPE defeats CUPE in vote for health care workers with Labrador-Grenfell

lbush — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:26:29 -0500

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.

Ballots cast but Ontario Colleges move to prevent vote from being counted

lbush — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:44:19 -0500

Colleges have asked Ontario Labour Relations Board to deny application for certification outright - want the ballot boxes to remain sealed and they don’t want the votes to be counted. Union calls on Minister to act.

Manitoba community workers vote to ratify new contract

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0400

Increases of 19% to 21.67% over 4.25 years

Developmental services strike remains solid in Ontario

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:00:00 -0400

OPSEU calling for increased pressure on politicians to bring about a settlement

HSAA media campaign will precede new round of bargaining

dduffy — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:00:00 -0500

Campaign will remind Albertans of the vital role that health care workers play

Deaf Centre Manitoba and DC Caf

dduffy — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:00:00 -0500

'Members should be prepared to walk.' MGEU

BCGEU breakthrough on benefits for seasonal forest workers

admin — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

After years of lobbying, the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU/NUPGE) has won full benefits for seasonal auxiliary workers employed by B.C.'s forest and range protection branch. The change takes effect with the 2008 fire season.

SFU Child Care Society workers accept three-year agreement

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400

'This strike has been about equity.' - Ursula Clark, BCGEU

Tentative contract for Manitoba agricultural services workers

dduffy — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400

'Represents positive change for administrative workers.'

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba workers picket legislature

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

'This is as much an issue of public safety as it is about wages.' - MGEU president Peter Olfert

Strike action gets underway at Surrey Community Services

dduffy — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Employees have fallen far behind others working in the same sector.

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency workers serve strike notice

dduffy — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Wage parity the major issue as close to 75% of staff at the cancer centres are paid less than their counterparts in the health districts.

Collective bargaining works in Nova Scotia

dduffy — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Tentative agreement between CDHA and province's largest healthcare local.

York Region Children's Aid Society back to work

dduffy — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Ends first strike in Society's history

SFU child care workers to begin full scale job action

dduffy — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Mediation ends as employer continues to demand rollbacks

Breakthrough agreement in long B.C. highways strike

dduffy — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Deal with Argo Road Maintenance could set pattern for settlements with other private contractors

Tentative deal for Ontario ambulance dispatch professionals

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Acceptance would avert a strike scheduled for Sept. 11

York Region Children's Aid Society staff members strike

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Wages and workload key unresolved issues

Ontario air ambulance dispatch workers may strike Sept. 11

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Difficulty reaching first contract with private employer

CAS staff in Ontario's York region could strike August 27

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Wages and workload among unresolved issues

Citizens All workers ratify agreement in Moose Jaw

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Raises range from $1.47 to $1.81 an hour over two years

Tentative agreements for last two locals in Ontario strike

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Developmental services in London and Prince Edward County may soon be back on the job

B.C. highway contractor guilty of using scab workers

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Provincial labour board decision brought down against Emcon Services Inc.

Five of seven groups settle in developmental services strike

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Workers in London and Prince Edward County remain off the job

Second settlement reached in developmental services strike

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Elgin employees reach agreement while negotiations continue in other areas

First settlement announced in developmental services strike

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Tillsonburg workers settle while other groups remain out

Shortsighted employers are keeping Ontario strike going

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

'Shocking ignorance of standard back-to-work protocols.' - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas

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Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

OPSEU calling for increased pressure on politicians to bring about a settlement

Four-year deal for Manitoba Agriculture Services adjustors

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Settlement features improvements and retroactive pay increase

Developmental services strike escalating in Ontario

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:00:00 -0400

'We can win this and achieve fairness for all developmental services workers across Ontario.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas

Developmental services workers target minister's office

dduffy — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Madeline Meilleur locks her office door as bus loads of strikers picket

Premier feels heat in Ontario developmental services dispute

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Striking employees are joined by families and patients

Health science professionals in B.C. ratify collective agreement

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 20:00:00 -0400

Wage increases averaging 10.3% over four years

25,000 British Columbia public sector workers take strike vote

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 19:00:00 -0500

Balloting across province over the next three weeks

Faculty at Ontario colleges hand negotiators strong mandate

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:00:00 -0500

8,900 teachers vote 80.4% in favour of walkout if necessary on March 7