Now It's Our Turn

All Together Now! launches three new publications for tax fairness and quality public services

dduffy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:53:46 -0500

All Together Now! rolls out three new, fact-filled pieces in the continuing fight for income equality.

Progress on Robin Hood Tax at G20 summit but more needs to be done

lbush — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:06:51 -0400

Advocates see progress during meeting as number of countries backing the Robin Hood Tax continues to grow. Canadians see need for more pressure on Harper government to join.

ILO says world heading for a new and deeper jobs recession, warns of more social unrest

dduffy — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:58:39 -0400

Respondents in half of 99 countries surveyed say they do not have confidence in their national governments.

Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights launches new website

dfudge — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:48:32 -0400

www.labourrights.ca is a valuable research and educational tool for those interested in promoting and protecting labour rights

Occupy movement joins call for Robin Hood Tax ahead of G20 meeting

lbush — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:56:49 -0400

The Harper government's opposition to the Robin Hood Tax draws criticism from Canada's Occupy movement.

New edition of the All Together Now! Campaigner is out

dduffy — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:36:54 -0400

The All Together Now! campaign continues to build a movement in support of quality public services and fighting for tax fairness.

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.

NUPGE supports "Occupy" events across the country

lbush — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:30:39 -0400

National President James Clancy joined protesters in Ottawa to show solidarity and provide support. NUPGE activists share some of their photos from the weekend.

NUPGE to President Sarkozy: Don’t listen to the Harper government; Canadians strongly support a Global Financial Transaction Tax

lbush — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:52:54 -0400

“The Harper government is not speaking on behalf of most Canadians on this issue." - James Clancy, National President, NUPGE

President's Commentary: Time to reverse the downward spiral of income inequality

dduffy — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:31:14 -0400

It’s time for true political leaders in Canada to emerge and rise to the challenge of addressing inequality. And the rest of us must be more demanding of our governments to justify their policy choices – will they reduce inequality or make the problem worse?

James Clancy and Bill Nighy star in Robin Hood Tax video - You can too!

lbush — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:06:46 -0400

NUPGE National President James Clancy participates in innovative international Robin Hood Tax campaign video launch and encourages you to join, too.

Conference Board - Income gap increasing faster in Canada than in US

lbush — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:09:59 -0400

Gap between incomes of rich and poor has been growing at a faster rate than in the United States since the mid-1990s. Canada has the fourth largest increase in income inequality among its peers.

Global Unions issue statement for international financial institutions annual meeting

lbush — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:24:52 -0400

Statement calls on the international finance institutions to assume leadership in putting a halt to destructive economic policies and to put job creation at the top of their agenda.

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.

Poll: Harper agenda out of sync with majority of Canadians

lbush — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:09:26 -0400

Poll finds that 30 per cent of Canadians want Parliament to focus on job creation while only nine per cent want debt reduction or tax breaks as a priority and three per cent want to see action on crime.

HST: The people of British Columbia have spoken

lbush — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:16:47 -0400

Walker calls on the B.C. government to hold meaningful talks on the heels of the HST referendum.

Better coverage for less: The public auto insurance advantage

mluff — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:24:04 -0400

Manitoba provincial P.C. candidate Gord Steeves believes private corporations should take over auto insurance. The Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU/NUPGE) has responded with a campaign explaining why public insurance is the smart choice for Manitoba families and communities.

Ottawa plans to slash provincial meat inspection

khawley — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:13:12 -0400

Ottawa is abandoning federal inspection of meat produced for local citizens in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

BC Federation of Labour report puts corporations under the microscope

dduffy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:30:29 -0400

"At no time in modern British Columbia have corporations earned so much and contributed so little to public revenue." - Jim Sinclair, president, BC Federation of Labour.

July All Together Now! newsletter highlights plans for the future

dduffy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:37:15 -0400

Get the latest news and information about the All Together Now! campaign by downloading the most recent newsletter.

Conference Board of Canada report shows rising income inequality in Canada

dduffy — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:17:51 -0400

“Hopefully this report will gain some traction with the broader corporate community and we’ll have a real conversation as to how to rectify this imbalance, before it’s too late.” says James Clancy, NUPGE national president.

Global unions launch campaign to defend public services

mluff — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:50:30 -0400

In the face of mounting threats to public services around the world, the Council of Global Unions is launching a campaign to defend and promote the value of public services.

NUPGE supports locked out CUPW members

lbush — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:51:13 -0400

"Our members across the country support postal workers in their efforts to bargain for a solid and profitable corporation, one that treats its workers with dignity and respect, to serve the best interests of Canadians for decades to come." - James Clancy, NUPGE national president.

Harper government provoking a confrontation with labour movement

dduffy — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:01:45 -0400

“We’re witnessing a concerted effort by the new Harper majority government to weaken the rights of workers and the influence of their unions.”

NUPGE supports striking CAW members at Air Canada

dduffy — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:05:23 -0400

"We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with CAW members and all Air Canada workers and urge you to show these workers the respect they deserve and negotiate a fair deal, including good pension benefits." - James Clancy, NUPGE national president.

French National Assembly overwhelmingly supports Robin Hood Tax

lbush — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:41:02 -0400

The resolution sets a clear direction for upcoming G20 meetings in France over which Nikolas Sarkozy, will be acting as President.

NAPE vows to fight federal cuts to Newfoundland and Labrador public services

dduffy — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:32:17 -0400

"If the Harper government were really intent on balancing the federal budget by 2014, they would not be giving tax cuts to corporations to the tune of billions of dollars a year." - NAPE President Carol Furlong.

NSGEU: School cuts will hurt

dduffy — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:35:22 -0400

"Continuing the spiral downward, the loss will in turn affect the overall economies in our struggling rural communities." - Joan Jessome, NSGEU president.

Tax fairness and public services on the agenda at PEIUPSE regional meetings

dduffy — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:24:38 -0400

On the heels of a federal budget which gives more tax breaks to corporations but signals cuts to the public service, PEIUPSE launches regional meetings on the Value of Public Services.

Recycled federal budget won’t help struggling families

dduffy — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:30:04 -0400

“A majority of Canadians want the Harper government to cancel its plan for more corporate tax cuts and instead invest the money in the quality public services families need,” said James Clancy, NUPGE national president.

'Tax Freedom Day' is an old, misleading gimmick, says All Together Now! campaign

dduffy — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:49:52 -0400

The concept of a tax "freedom" day has always been a corporate sham to undermine the value of the public sector and public services.

Time to fix Alberta's revenue system, says new Parkland Institute report

dduffy — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:29:08 -0400

A new report released by the University of Alberta's Parkland Institute takes the conversation to the next level by discussing how we can change our tax system to accomplish that goal.

Ontario government moves forward with plans to cut services

dduffy — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:29:14 -0400

OPSEU plans to "decommission the Drummond Commission" by fighting for quality public services and tax fairness.

May newsletter for All Together Now! Campaign

mluff — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:15:04 -0400

Get the latest news and information about the All Together Now! campaign by downloading the most recent newsletter.

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.

Guest Commentary: About the economic growth Harper promised

dduffy — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:08:05 -0400

Five aspects of policy will affect the day-to-day lives of Canadians.

A Modern Post: Powered by People - Why we should care about CUPW bargaining

dduffy — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:18:41 -0400

The real question now is whether or not Canada Post is up to the job to be the innovator the country needs. There is a massive opportunity for CEO Deepak Chopra to make a transformative shift in our postal system. Now is the perfect time for Canada Post to open itself to the future, to invest and expand.

Join April 28th online forum on tax fairness, public services and the election

lbush — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:39:58 -0400

Economist David Macdonald and Ottawa Citizen columnist will be taking your questions about party policies on taxes and public services. Join us at http://alltogethernow.nupge.ca/webcast-apr28

Two new posters in the Whose Canada? series

dduffy — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:56:36 -0400

"I believe if Canadians are presented with clear choices in this election, they'll choose the Canada that you and I believe in." - James Clancy, President, NUPGE

MGEU Town Hall for tax fairness: April 27

dduffy — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:50:51 -0400

“With almost half of all MGEU members working directly for the province of Manitoba, it’s important for members to talk about public services and how these services are impacted by taxation. This is a chance for our members to address these issues and get informed,” said Lois Wales, MGEU president.

NUPGE releases new campaign material supporting a Robin Hood Tax

lbush — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:02:22 -0400

Pamphlet urges Canadians to be a “part of Robin Hood’s merry band in our own story of tax fairness.”

All Together Now! campaign newsletter: No one says no to Tamara

dduffy — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:41:41 -0400

“Not one person I’ve spoken to about this campaign has said these cutbacks haven’t hurt them personally or someone they are close to. I’ve always had fire in my belly to make a difference, but this campaign has increased it more.” - Tamara Weber, Champion 4 Change.

Whose Canada?

dduffy — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:50:14 -0400

Whose Canada? That's the question we want Canadians to think about in this election.

OPSEU to Premier: Establish a commission on tax fairness & quality public services

dduffy — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:40:08 -0400

"OPSEU recognizes that the public wants a leader who understands the value of quality public services and is prepared to talk straight about the need to pay for them through a fair tax system. We hope you recognize this as well." - OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Prime Minister won’t answer your questions – but we will!

lbush — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:11:44 -0400

All Together Now! conducting town hall meetings and forums across the country to discuss questions of tax fairness, public services and the people who deliver them. Updated!

Guest commentary: Heather Mallick: Tax is not a dirty word

mluff — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:40:10 -0400

Class, quiet please. Our word for today is “taxes.” It is not a dirty word, it is a good clean honest noun for a healthy civic function in the body politic.

Election 2011: Whose Canada? poster #2 Crime

mluff — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:05:17 -0400

Whose Canada? That's the question we want Canadians to think about in this election. Is it Stephen Harpers? Or is it yours and mine? This is the second poster in our Whose Canada? series. It deals with the issue of crime and how to make our communities safer. Please share it with everyone you know.

Agree with poll on corporate tax cuts and fighter jets, we don't want them

dduffy — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:45:17 -0400

Spending $6 billion on a tax cut to big corporations and up to $30 billion on fighter jets are simply not on the priority list of most Canadians.

Corporate tax cuts not delivering on job creation

dduffy — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:43:41 -0400

There’s more fresh evidence that the Harper government's drive for ever-lower corporate tax rates has not produced the job creation payoff that the Conservatives have been promising.

Public services take a hit in Nova Scotia budget

dduffy — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:43:13 -0400

"This downsizing fails to address the devastating impact of failing to fill vacancies for our members and the vital services they provide," says NSGEU/NUPGE

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.

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.

NAPE President addresses tax fairness at Public Administration luncheon

dduffy — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:33:09 -0400

The speech entitled “Tax cuts, political ideology and corporate profit: Who’s footing the bill” will examine the current economic situation in Canada.

Failed federal budget offered little more than crumbs to seniors

dfudge — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:38:20 -0400

Small GIS increase to go only to those seniors with less than $2,000 income a year.

Saskatchewan budget abandons vulnerable children and families

dduffy — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:08:57 -0400

"We can’t keep cutting social workers, highways workers, educators, and health care workers without putting public health and safety at risk,” says SGEU President Bob Bymoen.

Harper government should be defeated over budget

dduffy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:17:46 -0400

We’ve worked hard to build support for tax fairness, public services and public employees. The only people standing in our way are the Harper Conservatives in Ottawa.

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.”

Guest Commentary: 'Fairness' in federal spending pays off

dduffy — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:14:03 -0400

Lowering corporate taxes provides just 20 cents of growth for every dollar of tax cut. That compares to $1.40 per dollar growth from income support for unemployed and low-income Canadians and $1.50 per dollar growth from infrastructure investment.

Harper Tories giving break to offshore tax evaders

dblaikie — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:00:00 -0400

Voluntary disclosure will allow wealthy Canadians to pay less than they owe the public treasury.

OPSEU applauds the demise of Ontario 'supercorp'

dblaikie — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:32:01 -0400

'We will vigilantly monitor any moves by the McGuinty Liberals to ensure that this ‘restructuring’ doesn’t involve revenue-generating, publicly-owned corporations being stripped away from the people of Ontario.'

Delegates at NUPGE convention approve campaign for fairer and more sustainable economy

dblaikie — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:29:00 -0400

'People across the country and around the globe are looking to trade unions and other civil society groups to promote an alternative economic program.' - James Clancy.

John Lanchester urges NUPGE delegates to be prepared

lbush — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:21:00 -0400

“The really outrageous thing is that the banks are still talking about this as if they were unlucky… That’s rubbish. It’s like drinking a bottle of vodka, tying a scarf over your eyes and trying to run down Georgia street then complaining that you are unlucky when you get hit by a taxi.”

Raj Patel urges NUPGE delegates to organize

lbush — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:15:21 -0400

“We can rebalance society and limit markets. Organizations around the world are finding new and exciting ways to describe the world’s worth.”

NUPGE seeks 'fairness test' on government budget decisions

dblaikie — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:48:42 -0400

Delegates at national union convention say no government fiscal decisions should widen income inequality or diminish access to public services.

Robin Hood tax campaign spreads to Canada

dblaikie — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:31:00 -0400

Enthusiasm from Europe spreads to Canada in advance of G20 meetings planned for Toronto in June.

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.

Canadian CEOs concede the need for tax fairness

dblaikie — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:45:00 -0400

'I'd also be willing to pay a little more on my income tax, and even a boost in corporate taxes might be palatable for the short term.' - CEO Chad Ulansky.

Ontario budget hits low-wage women hard: OPSEU

dblaikie — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:56:27 -0400

'We will be creative in negotiating agreements that preserve public services and defend our members’ rights at the same time.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Job cuts will put public safety at risk, says SGEU

dblaikie — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:31:00 -0400

'There is absolutely no justification for government slashing jobs in the public service when the net result will be a loss in vital services.' - Bob Bymoen.

Manitoba budget falls short for public sector workers

dblaikie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:54:35 -0400

Government employees bear brunt of deficit fight, including call for two-year wage freeze.

NUPGE endorses Robin Hood Tax on big banks

dblaikie — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:34:00 -0400

"This is an idea that NUPGE has supported for a long, long time." - NUPGE president James Clancy.

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.

NUPGE disappointed with federal Tory budget

dblaikie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:28:00 -0500

Does not go nearly far enough to create jobs and help struggling families, says NUPGE president James Clancy.

B.C. budget fails to support vital services - BCGEU

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:30:45 -0500

'Public and community services are key to making sure that the economy recovers quickly and that everyone in British Columbia shares in the economic recovery.' - Darryl Walker.

NUPGE launches new consumer self-defence series

dblaikie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:50:00 -0500

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

President’s Commentary: Budget advice from the National Union to the Harper government

dblaikie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:58:00 -0500

(11 Feb. 2010) - The top priority for the upcoming federal budget must be to preserve and create good jobs. The budget should also invest in building a healthier, smarter, greener and more secure Canada, says NUPGE president James Clancy.

Oregon voters say 'Yes' in landmark tax referendum

dblaikie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:30:00 -0500

'What Oregonians said today is they believe in public education and vital services.'

Put focus on jobs and keep crown assets, OFL says

dblaikie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:10:00 -0500

Ontario unions launch Communities That Work media campaign in advance of new Ontario budget in March.

Canadian corporate CEOs average $7,352,895 each

dblaikie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:29:00 -0500

New CCPA study says top 100 Canadian CEOs pocketed 174 times each what average Canadian workers earn all year.

President's Commentary: National Pensions Summit needed to explore all retirement security options

dblaikie — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:44:00 -0500

(16 Dec. 2009) - 'We need a National Pensions Summit that provides Canadians from all walks of life with an open forum to fairly explore and assess the viability of all options designed to improve retirement security for all Canadians.' - James Clancy.

Guest commentary - From stimulus to austerity: the next chapter in Canadian policy making

dblaikie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:31:00 -0500

James Laxer: 'Labour is the source of wealth ... the sustainable well-being of wage and salary earners should be the central objective of economic policy.'

Study says hospital cleaners worth far more to society than bankers

dblaikie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:30:00 -0500

British study evaluates the real contribution of various jobs to society.

Canadians speak on 'The Next Economy' for Canada

dblaikie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:46:00 -0500

NUPGE publishes the first of three reports on ideas that emerged from a series of 26 town hall meetings across the country to assess the way forward from the global economic collapse.

Should public employees have to pay a special price just for working in the public sector?

dblaikie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:45:00 -0500

NUPGE's Larry Brown says tax cuts benefitting mainly the wealthy are the cause of current government deficits and it will be unfair and damaging to the economy if public sector workers become scapegoats and are forced to pay the price in lost jobs and pay cuts.

President’s Commentary: Canada needs tax fairness not the HST

lbush — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:01:39 -0400

(22 Oct. 2009) - NUPGE president James Clancy says Canada needs serious tax reform. But he says the new HST in Ontario and BC unfairly targets working families and should be cancelled. Instead, Canada must look at restoring fairness to its tax system by cancelling the Harper government's planned corporate tax cuts and by creating new tax brackets at the top for the wealthiest Canadians.

Child care programs produce big economic bang

dblaikie — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:45:00 -0400

'Over the long term, every $1 invested in quality child care programs returns $2.54 in benefits to society.' - CCAAC.

EI reform the Harper way: only some will qualify

dblaikie — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:16:18 -0400

'The OECD recently reported that Canada has the second highest rate of jobless people living in poverty in the OECD. But the Harper government's proposed EI reforms will only benefit the "deserving" few.' - Larry Brown.

B.C. score: premier 48%, minimum wage workers 0%

dblaikie — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:29:30 -0400

The minimum wage has not been changed in British Columbia for the past eight years.

Top 1% got 2/3 of all U.S. income gains - 2002-07

dblaikie — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:32:00 -0400

Gap between top 1% and bottom 90% now worse than at any time since 1928.

President's Commentary: Cruel and needless recession hangs like a cloud over Labour Day 2009

dblaikie — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:44:59 -0400

(31 Aug. 2009) - 'I ask you to reflect on the victims of this powerful recession and to speak out for the changes that our government must make if we are to build a better world for ourselves and our families.'

The limitless greed of Canada's chartered banks

dblaikie — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:32:00 -0400

Rolling in massive profits again after taking billions in public bailout measures.

President’s Commentary: Lies about the deficit

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:30:59 -0400

(2 June 2009) - Canada's social infrastructure is starving for funds despite right-wing lies about the cause of Jim Flaherty's projected $50 billion deficit.

Harper’s EI reforms don’t go nearly far enough

dblaikie — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:45:00 -0400

'We need serious reforms that improve access to the EI program and enhance benefits in order to help families who are reeling from this economic crisis.'

Debunking myths about the economic crisis

dblaikie — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:32:00 -0400

'They’re repeating the same old tired myths about what caused the current crisis and what should be done.'

President’s Commentary: The Harper government refuses to stop credit card companies from gouging

dblaikie — Sun, 24 May 2009 18:01:00 -0400

(24 May 2009) - As long as Harper and his cabinet let the big banks write the rules, we'll continue to have a financial system that's good for them and bad for everyone else.

National Union joins call for improvements to Employment Insurance

lbush — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:01:27 -0500

As the number of unemployed grows the National Union is demanding the federal government move quickly to fix the Employment Insurance program.

Stimulus too timid; tax cuts ineffective

jclancy — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:49:41 -0500

(Jan 27, 2009) -- 'Everyone except the prime minister seems to understand that big problems require bold solutions. Canada needs a large-scale fiscal stimulus.'

Economy or environment? It's a false choice

jclancy — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:13:01 -0500

(Jan 23, 2009) -- 'The Harper government thinks we have to choose either a strong economy or a clean environment. This is a false choice that sells our country short. We can and must have both.'

How Canada can beat tough times

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:08:10 -0500

'In tough times it is important that our governments show leadership and make smart policy choices that are in our long term interests,' say James Clancy and Peter Olfert.

Challenging Ottawa to invest in frontline services

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:10 -0500

'Frontline public sector workers were in Ottawa recently to urge the federal government to make public services and social programs a priority in the Jan. 27 federal budget.'

Nanos poll on Canada's federal budget

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:58:00 -0500

Canadians want greater investment in public services for families. A new poll indicates citizens will back stimulus measures that support — not cut — government services.

NUPGE's plan for a strong economy, fair society and clean environment

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:00:00 -0500

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is calling on the federal and provincial governments to work together on a 5-point plan that would stimulate the economy and at the same time enhance Canada's social foundations and improve the environment.

An open letter from NUPGE president James Clancy

jclancy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

(Dec 5, 2008) -- 'We've got an extremely rare opportunity right now to make progressive change in Canada -- to force our governments to deliver a plan that will ensure a strong economy, fair society and clean environment for all of us.'

Harper dragging feet while economic crisis deepens

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

'Mr. Harper is completely out of step with other world leaders who understand the need for new government spending in order to stave off a deepening recession.'

Conservatives prepared to run a labour and human rights deficit

dfudge — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:00:00 -0500

'The Harper government made it clear in the fall economic update that they are going to legislate away fundamental human rights, such as the right to collective bargaining and the right to equal pay for work of equal value.'