Education and Training

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.”

B.C. government's Jobs Plan failing northern communities

dduffy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:37:15 -0500

“Education is one of the most effective economic investments we can make in rural communities, but the B.C. government has failed to make post secondary education a priority,” says BCGEU President Darryl Walker.

NUPGE endorses CFS day of action on Feb. 1: Education is a Right

khawley — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:37:34 -0500

Students should have access to affordable education no matter where they live in Canada. But that is currently not the case!

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.

B.C. post-secondary instructors reach 2010 common table settlement

dduffy — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:31:52 -0500

“The zero mandate is affecting recruitment and retention of instruction staff, and needs to be addressed in 2012 bargaining.” BCGEU President Darryl Walker.

SIAST management discriminating against professional services staff

dduffy — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:43:32 -0500

"Why are we being treated with less respect? Why does management refuse to sign an agreement with us that provides for the same processes as the academic bargaining unit?" asks Tracey Kurtenbach, SGEU bargaining committee chair.

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.

New members choose OPSEU as union

dduffy — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:44:29 -0500

New members from a range of sectors join OPSEU/NUPGE to improve working conditions.

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.

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.

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.

Fourth month of job action sees wins for BC teachers

khawley — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:34:42 -0500

“This has always been a ‘teach only’ campaign,” BCTF President Susan Lambert said. “Teachers are teaching, and students are learning. Throughout this job action, our members have been working 110% and more, as always.”

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

College academic members in Ontario prepare for negotiations

dduffy — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:23:46 -0500

Preparations are underway for the next round of negotiatons for Ontario's over 9,000 college academic staff.

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.

NSGEU members at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design vote to strike

dduffy — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:15:01 -0400

“We are not prepared to negotiate backwards." - Joan Jessome, NSGEU President.

NUPGE provides support to Mexican workers with NAFTA challenge

lbush — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:28:54 -0400

Electrical workers persecuted by Mexican government.

NSGEU wins pension victory at Tri-County School Boards

dduffy — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:48:20 -0400

"This shows that when workers stand together, they can stop their employer from making unfair cuts to their pay and benefits." - Joan Jessome NSGEU President.

Saskatchewan government standing in way of a deal for SIAST staff

dduffy — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:27:48 -0400

We are asking citizens who care about the future of SIAST to tell Sask Party candidates in their constituencies to let the parties get back together to finish the job." - Tracey Kurtenbach, chairperson of SGEU's SIAST Professional Services negotiating committee.

School bus strike averted as NSGEU members vote to accept improved offer

dduffy — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:53:32 -0400

"It’s a great first step towards wage parity,” says NSGEU President Joan Jessome.

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.

NSGEU Annapolis Valley school bus drivers vote overwhelming to strike

dduffy — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:30:16 -0400

“This strike vote is a clear signal to First Student and the Valley School Board that they’re no longer willing to be treated with such disrespect.” - Joan Jessome, NSGEU President.

Canadian Council on Learning calls for federal leadership on education

khawley — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:18:25 -0400

The report recommends establishing clear and measurable national goals for each stage of learning as well as independent monitoring to assess Canada’s progress on meeting these goals.

Ontario college support workers ratify collective agreement

dduffy — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:16:36 -0400

“By the results of this vote our members have wholeheartedly said they approve the deal their negotiating team reached at the contract table,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Conciliation talks fail for NSGEU members at First Student Canada

dduffy — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:22:49 -0400

"We are prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve a fair deal for these dedicated women and men who are responsible for the safe transport of our children to and from school.” - Joan Jessome, NSGEU President.

NSGEU members at Nova Scotia Community College ratify tentative agreement

dduffy — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:01:23 -0400

We are pleased they were able to achieve many improvements the membership wanted to see.” - Joan Jessome, NSGEU President.

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.

NBUPPE donates to Dalhousie Medical School

dduffy — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:04:42 -0400

All workers in the province will benefit from research findings and improved curriculum and education of occupational medicine.

NSGEU fights back against cuts to school board member pensions

dduffy — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:19:20 -0400

School board threatens unilateral pension contribution rate increase of 53% in 2012.

Ontario college support staff take strike action

dduffy — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:51:50 -0400

“We are prepared to return to negotiations at any time but management must adopt a fresh approach.” - OPSEU bargaining chair, Rod Bemister.

Optimism fading for deal in Ontario college support staff contract talks

dduffy — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:07:01 -0400

“It’s in nobody’s interest that we give in to contract demands from management that will only harm the working conditions of future graduates.” - Warren (Smokey) Thomas, OPSEU President.

Lack of serious bargaining from college management threatens start of school year

dduffy — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:06:12 -0400

“This fight isn’t just about us; it’s about our future and future employment for our students who attend college to gain good, full-time permanent jobs,” said Rod Bemister, bargaining unit chairperson.

Dalhousie staff support new collective agreement

dduffy — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:48:53 -0400

Dalhousie University support staff ratify rollover agreement, averting a potential strike as students return for classes.

OPSEU membership continues to grow

dduffy — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:22:13 -0400

Health and education workers vote to join union.

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.

College support workers endorse strike mandate

dduffy — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:01:12 -0400

“Contracts are not settled on the picket line – they’re settled at the bargaining table,” said Bemister. “Today’s result does not mean there will be a strike but it’s a wake-up call to management to get serious about bargaining.”

Dalhousie University members give bargaining committee strike mandate

dduffy — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:35:44 -0400

87.5% of votes cast in favour of job action.

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.

Ontario colleges bargaining team calls for 100% strike mandate

dduffy — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:58:46 -0400

OPSEU college members to employer: We're here to bargain.

Dalhousie NSGEU members prepare for strike vote

dduffy — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:26:46 -0400

The Employer’s pension contribution proposal is the most damaging to members as it would reduce the take-home pay by more than five per cent.

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.

Part-time college workers demand ballots be counted

dduffy — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:21:26 -0400

Members chanted as they marched, "Open the ballot boxes. Count those votes now!"

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.

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).

NUPGE concerned about fate of federal funds for education

khawley — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:22:04 -0400

Our nation and our economy were built on the skills and knowledge gained through a public system based on accessibility, affordability, quality and accountability and funded through the Canada Social Transfer (CST)

Race to make federal housing strategy a reality

dduffy — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:21:34 -0400

"With three million Canadians living in housing insecurity, the federal government can no longer afford to hide its head in the sand and wish this problem away.”- James Clancy, national president, National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE)

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).

NUPGE speaks out against the arrest and torture of Zimbabwean students and unionists

khawley — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:31:59 -0500

Labour activists, students and Mr. Mugabe’s political rivals face brutal consequences for thinking.

OPSEU members at Compass Foods, Huron College negotiate 8% wage increase

dduffy — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:56:17 -0500

“These members have worked hard for this agreement,” said OPSEU President, Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “Congratulations to the team for bringing home a good contract with a very difficult employer.”

Nova Scotia education workers need to keep pressure on school boards and government

khawley — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:59:18 -0500

'Educational assistants, librarians, financial clerks, administrative assistants, IT ... the work all our educational support staff members do affects students'

NSGEU members reach tentative agreement with Chignecto-Central Regional School Board (CCRSB)

dduffy — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:14:00 -0500

“We are very pleased to have been able to reach an agreement with the CCRSB in this climate,” says Joan Jessome, President of the NSGEU.

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.

OPSEU: restore rights for part-time college workers

lbush — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:00:05 -0500

OPSEU president Smokey Thomas writes Premier Dalton McGuinty calling on action to count the ballots of part-time college workers who voted to unionize.

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.

Teachers in shock over CIDA program rejection

dblaikie — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:29:00 -0500

'We have received an overwhelming number of letters and e-mails from a cross-section of Canadian and overseas teachers.' - CTF.

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.

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.

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.'

NSGEU fighting back against school board cuts

dblaikie — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:35:00 -0500

'Why inflict unnecessary anxiety and hardship on parents, teachers, staff and administrators who are already struggling to maintain present programs and services?'

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.

83% of Nova Scotians support reducing tuition fees

dblaikie — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:40:00 -0500

'These results clearly call out for much more comprehensive support than the government has so far chosen to provide.' - Joan Jessome.

Regulation of pharmacy technicians must change

dblaikie — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:15:00 -0500

Unions representing health care professionals across Canada say a new and more reasonable regulation process is badly needed.

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.

N.S. school board funding cuts are unacceptable

dblaikie — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:44:00 -0500

'We want to know exactly what process the government is following with the boards before the 2011–12 budget is finalized.'

Report raises concerns about Ont. Online Institute

dblaikie — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:51:00 -0500

'A new online institute would be a costly addition to infrastructure that already exists and works.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Nova Scotia General Employees Union (NSGEU)

dduffy — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:42:57 -0400

STRIKE UPDATE: NSGEU/NUPGE members vote to ratify new deal

(November 1, 2010) The striking workers at Cape Breton University who have been on the picket line since October 25, 2010 vot

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.

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.

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.'

Tuition fees rise more than double the inflation rate

khawley — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:55:00 -0400

Canadian full-time students in undergraduate programs paid 4% more on average in tuition fees for the 2010-11 academic year than they did a year earlier.

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.

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.

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.

OPSEU pledges solidarity to striking NOSM workers

dblaikie — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:50:00 -0400

'We’re all in this together...No self-respecting union would ratify the so-called deal your employer has put on the table' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Ontario says Wi-Fi safety is an Ottawa responsibility

dblaikie — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:32:30 -0400

Health Canada and World Health Organization believe technology is safe, says minister.

Ontario parents suspect Wi-Fi making students sick

dblaikie — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:31:00 -0400

'These kids are getting sick at school but not at home.' - Rodney Palmer.

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.'

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.'

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.

Employers overestimate literacy in the workplace

dblaikie — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:00:00 -0400

'This gap in perception creates the potential for accidents in the workplace to occur.' - Conference Board of Canada.

BCGEU will bargain for Coast Tsimshian Academy

dblaikie — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:59:00 -0400

'We look forward to working with the bargaining committee to negotiate a first collective agreement. - Darryl Walker.

College workers vote in favour of strike mandate

dblaikie — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:59:30 -0400

Approximately 1,600 workers at Red River College and Assiniboine Community College can now set strike date if remaining bargaining sessions fail.

Manitoba community colleges consider strike vote

dblaikie — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:40:00 -0400

Information picket at Red River College protest bad faith bargaining.

Colleges Members Picket Over Management's Bad Faith Bargaining

khawley — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:10:32 -0400

Staff at Assiniboine Community College and Red River College have been without a contract for ten months. After 35 bargaining sessions, their employers have refused to negotiate any meaningful improvements to wages or health benefits.

Bad faith bargaining alleged at Manitoba colleges

dblaikie — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:28:00 -0400

MGEU files complaint with the Manitoba Labour Board while employees make plans to picket.

NUPGE asks ILO to reopen case on part-time college staff in Ontario

lbush — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:44:05 -0400

“A law that has no practical use is no law at all,” says NUPGE president James Clancy. “The amended CCBA technically allows part-time college workers in Ontario to unionize, but it’s been a complete failure in practice and these workers continue to have their rights denied.”

NAPE astounded at court case over striking workers

dblaikie — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:30:00 -0400

'This group has asked for nothing more than the template wage offer made to all others and to retain their current agreement.' - Carol Furlong.

Politicians should take a lesson from constituents

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:15:00 -0500

Students, faculty and staff at the college refused to cross a picket line set up by striking workers.

Final count shows acceptance of Ontario college offer

dblaikie — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:49:55 -0500

'This vote is not an endorsement of the imposed terms and conditions or the employer’s last offer. Fear of a strike, according to most reports, was a key factor.'

Coalition of front-line university groups formed: a strong, new voice in higher education

khawley — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:34:44 -0500

Protecting quality and reversing privatization are the goals of new Ontario University Coalition

Ont. college faculty vote too close to determine

dblaikie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:07:06 -0500

Ontario Public Service Employees Union says mail-in ballots remain to be counted over the next 10 days.

OPSEU delays college strike deadline to Feb. 17

dblaikie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:10:00 -0500

Date pushed back to accommodate Feb. 10 vote on a concession-laced management offer that the union is encouraging all faculty members to reject.

OPSEU offers binding arbitration in college dispute

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:27:00 -0500

'We have a solution if the colleges are serious about addressing our issues.' - Ted Montgomery, chair of the OPSEU bargaining team.

Ontario college teachers vote to strike if necessary

dblaikie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:41:57 -0500

Faculty members cast ballots across the province after management walked away from the bargaining table.

Scab labour at College of the North Atlantic - NAPE

dblaikie — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:29:00 -0500

'The fact that scab labour is being used to carry out the work of persons with disabilities and their job coaches is almost unfathomable.' - Carol Furlong.

Creating jobs the only way to tackle Ontario's deficit

dblaikie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:29:00 -0500

Government revenues can only be restored by creating good paying jobs that allow workers to pay taxes to the province, says OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

OPSEU asks college teachers for strong 'Yes' vote

dblaikie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:30:00 -0500

Faculty members at Ontario's 24 community colleges taking strike vote on Jan. 13.

NUPGE strongly backs Ontario college teachers

dblaikie — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:45:00 -0500

Province-wide strike vote will be held Jan. 13 after management walks away from bargaining table.

College faculty calls vote after management walks

dblaikie — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:31:00 -0500

9,000 teachers at Ontario's 24 community colleges will hold strike vote on Jan. 13.

BCIT cuts limit public access to training programs

lbush — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:21:07 -0500

Underfunding and no-deficit policy at BC Institute of Technology means students and staff have fewer options.

NSGEU welcomes St. Francis Xavier employees

dblaikie — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Support staff at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish vote to join provincial public sector union.

College faculty table revised offer to try to reach deal

dblaikie — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:29:00 -0500

'We tabled an offer that is affordable and which should have been acceptable. It is well within the range of other recent public sector agreements.' - Ted Montgomery.

NSGEU welcomes workers at St.FX – NSGEU Local 88

khawley — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:23:14 -0500

“We are very pleased to welcome these new members at St. FX to the NSGEU/NUPGE. They will find a home here amongst our locals at other universities and colleges across the province” said NSGEU President Joan Jessome.

OFL condemns Ont. colleges for bad faith bargaining

dblaikie — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

'Imposing a collective agreement is wrong, and it should stop now. If they want a strike, they will get a strike the likes of which they have never seen before.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Ontario colleges provoking province-wide strike

dblaikie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:59:00 -0500

'No alternative but to go to our membership and seek a strike mandate.' - OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

CCPA report finds Ontario schools strapped for cash

dblaikie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:31:20 -0500

'New York City invests twice as much per student in public education as Toronto.'

Treat post-secondary funding as economic stimulus

khawley — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:44:00 -0500

Chronic government underfunding has created a problem for Canadian post-secondary institutions and their students.

Ontario tries to block tally of part-time college vote

dblaikie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

OPSEU seeking Ontario Labour Relations Board hearing as soon as possible to resolve the impasse.

Apprenticeship training works for employers

khawley — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:13:33 -0400

A 2009 study shows that employers receive, on average, a benefit of $1.47 for every $1 invested in apprenticeship training, up 9 cents since the 2006 pilot study.

Bring back Ontario apprenticeship branch - OPSEU

dblaikie — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:29:00 -0400

Presentation by Warren (Smokey) Thomas to Ontario's standing committee on justice policy.

B.C. government accepts federal apprenticeship funding, then cuts funding to agency

khawley — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:19:11 -0400

The B.C. Liberal government has accepted federal apprenticeship dollars while burying the news that they've cut funds for the agency which oversees apprenticeships.

Private College sells fake diplomas

khawley — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:48:12 -0400

Undercover journalist reveals the extent of deception some private colleges practice.

New report on higher education links access to income, students call for fees to drop

khawley — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:47:39 -0400

The report confirmed what students have identified for years, that higher tuition fees are a barrier to access for students from low-income and middle-low income families.

School janitors overworked because of H1N1 fears

dblaikie — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:30:00 -0400

Lone janitors cannot do all the extra bathroom and desk cleaning now being demanded of them.

Part-time college support staff to vote in October

dblaikie — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:31:00 -0400

10,000 part-timers at Ontario's 24 community colleges can opt for OPSEU as their voice at work.

SGEU demands reimbursement after college failures

khawley — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:31:00 -0400

The closure of two Academy of Learning campuses in Saskatchewan confirms that post-secondary education and training should not be left to the private sector.

N.B. reverses decision on education cuts

lbush — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:26:05 -0400

The decision proved to be unpopular among parents and teachers and sparked a flurry of complaints to the ministry.

N.B. cuts threaten inclusive education goals

dblaikie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:29:00 -0400

'I think making sure that the adequate resources and support are there to operate the classroom in an effective way is the top priority.' - Wayne MacKay.

Infrastructure funding to boost green collar opportunities

khawley — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:45:46 -0400

Red River College receives $4.25M in funding for infrastructure projects

Education & Training workers meet in Ottawa

khawley — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:32:00 -0400

Workers at colleges and institutes, including instructors and support staff, met for a two-day meeting in Ottawa.

Public Education: our path to a new economy

khawley — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:32:48 -0400

Bolstering funding to Community Colleges and Institutions is essential to full economic recovery and the building of a green economy.

Ontario colleges continue to block union vote count

dblaikie — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:31:00 -0400

'Basically, it’s a strategy to have the application (to unionize) dismissed without counting the vote.' - Connie Huziak

Four in ten UK teachers face violence in their jobs

khawley — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:52:30 -0400

The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) in the UK report that four in 10 teachers have faced verbal or physical aggression from a pupil's parents or guardian.

Private member's bill targets cyberbullying

khawley — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:59:30 -0400

Clarification is important because the internet is now the biggest mode of communication that people have. A 2009 University of Toronto survey of more than 2000 students found 50 per cent had been bullied online.

OPSEU protests money transfer at Fanshawe College

dblaikie — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:26:00 -0400

Transferring operating funds to capital budget while projecting deficits and threatening cutbacks.

NAPE agreement with College of the North Atlantic

dblaikie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0400

The union negotiating team recommending acceptance. Ratification votes will take place in the coming weeks.

NOSM employees choose OPSEU as their union

dblaikie — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:15:17 -0500

Vote March 3-4 by more than 150 employees of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Ontario colleges blocking historic union vote count

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:04:44 -0500

'The colleges should quit wasting taxpayers’ money on a fight they’ve already lost.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

NAPE members vote to accept tentative agreements

mluff — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:29 -0500

Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE/NUPGE) in 14 public sector bargaining units have voted to accept their tentative agreements.

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.

OPSEU outlines four key issues for next Ontario budget

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00:00 -0500

'There remains much work to be done in restoring public services in this province.' - Patty Rout

SGEU launches new anti-privatization campaign

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0400

The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU/NUPGE) has launched a new campaign to promote the value of public services.

Ontario's part-time college workers win right to unionize

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0400

Royal Assent given to Bill 90, ending more than 35 years of discrimination

Oct. 2 ratification vote set for Ontario college support workers

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

OPSEU recommending acceptance of deal that averted a province-wide strike

Tentative agreement reached by Ontario college support staff

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Ratification vote to be supervised by labour ministry

Bargaining goes down to the wire in Ontario college talks

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

More than 7,000 support workers set to strike on Monday if no settlement is reached

Ontario college support staff bargaining continues this week

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

OPSEU hopeful that strong strike mandate by workers will soften management approach

Ontario college support staff members urged to 'Work Smart'

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Walkout at 24 Ontario colleges could begin by Sept. 1 if no settlement is reached before then

Ontario college support staff reject offer, authorize strike

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

More than 6,500 support staff at 24 Ontario community colleges have authorized a possible strike, turning down the college’s latest contract offer in a province-wide vote held July 10 and 16.

Recognition for college part-timers tainted by scab option

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

New Ontario bill eliminates provisions forbidding scabs during college strikes and lockouts

Time to consider post-secondary education proposals in N.B.

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Union concerned by delay in report promised by the premier

OPSEU launches petition to win rights for college part-timers

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Demanding immediate legislation to allow unionization at 24 Ontario campuses

OLRB slams door on union vote by Ontario college part-timers

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

OPSEU president accuses Premier Dalton McGuinty of breaking promise

N.S. community college members ratify tentative agreement

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Three year contract with annual increases of 2.9%

Whitaker calls for union rights for part-timers and sessionals

admin — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

'There is no justification for excluding these employees from collective bargaining. Part-time employees should be immediately granted the right to unionize.'

NBUPPE applauds St. Thomas Faculty Association vote

admin — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Union stands firm despite enduring incredible pressure from management and the media

Ontario must stop interference with college organizing drive

admin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

OPSEU demands crackdown against attempts by college managers to thwart unionization of part-timers

NBUPPE recommendations on post-secondary education

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

Based on extensive consultations with appropriate professionals across the province

NBUPPE educational-instructional group ratifies new contract

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Wage increases will take effect on signing and retroactive cheques will be issued in early April or May

Union for part-timers 'best possible thing' for Ontario colleges

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:00:00 -0500

'Good managers support our campaign.' - Roger Couvrette

OPSEU launches largest Ontario organizing drive ever

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400

12,500 part-time college workers invited to sign cards

Collective bargaining rights at last for college part-timers

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Ontario will introduce legislation in 2008 following review by Kevin Whitaker

New trades workers earn more than university graduates

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Saskatchewan study finds $8,000 a year advantage for journeymen

Ontario invests $12 million to create first child care college

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:00:00 -0400

'The whole concept of the college is to raise the bar.'

Supreme Court ruling good for Ontario college part-timers

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Time for all Ontario political parties to end the prohibition on organizing

NAPE welcomes earlier allocation of student assistant hours

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 20:00:00 -0400

'Student assistants are recognized as an integral part of our children’s education.' - Carol Furlong

OPSEU endorses college student class action lawsuit

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:00:00 -0400

'We applaud the students who have come forward to expose these illegal charges.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas

Canadian Federation of Students endorses college campaign

Wed, 23 May 2007 14:01:56 -0400

The drive to organize part-time college faculty and support workers in Ontario

College part-timers have rights elsewhere - why not Ontario?

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Update on the organizing campaign in the Ontario's 24 community colleges

Ontario budget helps but public services not fully restored

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:35:45 -0400

College funding and resource management among areas still waiting to be addressed, OPSEU says

OPSEU allays fear of reprisals against college part-timers

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:43:55 -0500

Major drive underway to organize 17,000 workers at 24 Ontario colleges

Manitoba Labour Board to hear Red River College complaint

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:36:23 -0500

Hearing delays signing of new collective agreement

CFS National Day of Action Feb. 7 to stop tuition fee hikes

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:00:00 -0500

'I am appalled by the Harper government's lack of action on public post-secondary education issues.' - James Clancy

Ontario asked to stop exploiting part-time college teachers

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:00:00 -0500

Major campaign underway at 24 college campuses across Ontario

The campaign to organize part-time Ontario college workers

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:00:00 -0500

Legislation outlawing unionization violates International Labour Organization standards

Red River College staff narrowly accepts colleges offer

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:00:00 -0500

1,100 workers affected at campuses across Manitoba

MGEU accuses Manitoba's colleges of bad faith bargaining

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:00:00 -0500

Reaching a fair negotiated settlement without a disruption can no longer be guaranteed

Children with special needs still waiting for support, says NAPE

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:27:54 -0400

'I am calling on the minister to take immediate action.' - Carol Furlong

Ontario Liberals selling Pepsi to elementary school audience

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:29:43 -0400

Unethical to target young children with product associated with obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, tooth decay and other ailments, OPSEU says

Faculty members and students pay tribute to John Stammers

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:04:20 -0500

'He was very well liked. He just had a way about him.'

Binding arbitration agreed to end college strike in Ontario

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:20:02 -0500

Province accepts solution proposed by OPSEU; Most students will be back in class on Monday

Ontario labour movement stands with striking college educators

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:36:05 -0500

'I want to thank you for standing up for quality education in this province.' - Larry Brown

NUPGE urges McGuinty to support binding arbitration

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:34:09 -0500

Ontario college dispute 'clearly' not going to be settled by negotiation - James Clancy

Ontario college faculty members rallying across the province

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:43:56 -0500

'We need your help to send a message to the government and the administration. - Leah Casselman

Talks resume in a bid to end Ontario's college faculty strike

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:19:17 -0500

OPSEU hopes management 'gets the message' from huge weekend rally

Ontario government says tuition freeze will end in fall of 2006

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 13:27:11 -0500

Colleges and universities free to boost rates by 5% average across the board

Ontario college faculty members fighting for quality education

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 13:49:12 -0500

Management hardens demands as strike deadline arrives, driving two sides further apart

James Clancy walks the line with Ontario college faculty

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 13:30:41 -0500

'53% more full-time students, 22% fewer full-time faculty.'

Ontario college support staff ratify contract

khawley — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 12:07:19 -0400

Support staff at Ontario's 24 community colleges ratified a new collective agreement today, averting a strike by more than 6,000 members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.

Okanagan College vocational instructors ratify new contract

khawley — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 12:15:37 -0400

Vocational instructors at Okanagan College have voted in favour of accepting a new three-year contract that provides for a wage increase and other measures that allow instructors to convert seldom-used benefits into a commensurate pay increase.

Okanagan University College faces job action

khawley — Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:19:02 -0500

The BCGEU announced today that Okanagan University College will join rotating strike action, with picket lines being set up at campuses on Tuesday to support the union’s attempt to negotiate a fair settlement for its members.

90 per cent strike vote at Northern Lights College

khawley — Mon, 06 Dec 2004 11:49:00 -0500

Unionized support staff at eight campuses of Northern Lights College in communities spread across northeastern B.C. have voted 90 per cent in favour of strike action to back up demands for a fair contract settlement.

UK Workers get free skills training

khawley — Thu, 02 Dec 2004 11:51:10 -0500

All workers in England who do not have basic qualifications or skills will be offered extra training, the Chancellor has announced. He announced that a pilot scheme to encourage firms to release staff for training was to be extended nationally.

Ontario study challenges assumptions on funding, access

khawley — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 11:35:12 -0500

A new study commissioned by college and university students, faculty and staff addresses key funding, student assistance and accessibility issues under consideration by the PSE Review led by former Premier Bob Rae.

Northern Lights College contract talks break off

khawley — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 11:55:10 -0500

About 130 members of the BCGEU will be holding a strike vote this week after contract talks covering support staff who work at the eight campuses of Northern Lights College throughout northern B.C. broke down last Friday in Fort St. John.

Quebec CEGEP Profs on two-hour strike

khawley — Thu, 25 Nov 2004 12:07:35 -0500

Professors at 18 CEGEPs, including Vanier and Dawson, are off the job for the morning of Thursday, November 25, 2004 to protest the Charest government's plan to overhaul CEGEPs.

MGEU responds to provincial Throne Speech

khawley — Wed, 24 Nov 2004 12:10:38 -0500

One would expect a government led by the NDP to invest in education – whether it is in early childhood or K-S4 or Post-Secondary. In many areas, this government has taken positive steps forward.

OPSEU meets with Bob Rae commission

khawley — Mon, 22 Nov 2004 11:42:25 -0500

OPSEU members from the College Academic, College Support and Universities Sectors met with Bob Rae to present a submission on the future of post-secondary funding and quality. Read OPSEU president Leah Casselman's remarks.

Post-secondary educators conclude fourth week of bargaining

khawley — Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:19:29 -0500

The fourth week of bargaining to renew the Common Agreement for more than 6,600 post-secondary educators and employers in B.C. focused on educational technology, international education, health and welfare benefits and leaves.

NAPE letter on the future of the College of the North Atlantic

khawley — Sun, 24 Oct 2004 13:29:04 -0400

Newfoundland and Labrador is in the midst of a consultation process on its public post-secondary education system. The government has retained a commissioner and staff to conduct consultations, review submissions, and prepare recommendations.

BCIT support staff negotiations break down

khawley — Wed, 22 Sep 2004 13:39:42 -0400

After negotiations for a new contract broke down about 620 support staff at the B.C. Institute of Technology in Burnaby will be taking a strike vote to press their demands for fair treatment from the Campbell government.Workers to hold strike vote.

Douglas College workers to hold strike ballot

khawley — Mon, 20 Sep 2004 13:48:19 -0400

Some 370 Douglas College support staff workers will be taking a strike vote after negotiations for a new contract broke down this afternoon. Negotiations broke down over fair wage increase. Some 370 Douglas College support staff workers will be taking a strike vote after negotiations for a new contract broke down this afternoon.

UPDATE on Manitoba college bargaining

khawley — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:53:36 -0400

Updates on: Keewatin Community College; St. Boniface College Professors; St. Boniface College Support; and, St. Boniface College Teachers.

Saint Mary's staff vote to accept new contract

khawley — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:51:20 -0400

Support Staff with Saint Mary’s University (SMU) in Halifax voted 90% in favour of accepting a new contract. The 163 members of NSGEU/NUPGE Local 79 work in clerical, secretarial, technical, and library operational support roles.

A big win for college support staff in Ontario

khawley — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 13:59:30 -0400

Ontario (July 2004) - An arbitration award has decided that all the terms and conditions of our collective agreement apply to 'persons employed temporarily during the College vacation periods.'

UPDATE on BC college bargaining

khawley — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 13:56:28 -0400

Unions and employers in the colleges, university colleges and institutes exchanged proposals during a bargaining session to renew the Common Agreement. Following the initial exchange, the parties have agreed to finalize the scope of common table negotiations by June 21st.

St. Mary's University staff vote 92% in favour of strike

khawley — Fri, 16 Apr 2004 14:02:01 -0400

Operational Support Staff with Saint Mary's University in Halifax have voted 92% in favour of strike action. The 163 members of NSGEU Local 79 work in clerical, secretarial, technical, and library operational support roles.

Moving distance education facility unnecessary cost

khawley — Mon, 29 Mar 2004 13:04:18 -0500

The BCGEU continues to raise questions about the process and financial wisdom behind the Campbell government’s decision to move the B.C. Open University, currently headquartered in Burnaby, to new facilities yet to be built in Kamloops.

NBPEA: 'Community college education is quality education'

khawley — Mon, 15 Mar 2004 13:06:09 -0500

NBPEA 2nd Vice President Victor Stanton's presentation to New Brunswick's 'pre-budget consultations' held by Finance Minister Volpé.

1,200 BC college instructors to start bargaining

khawley — Mon, 01 Mar 2004 13:08:24 -0500

Members of the BCGEU and College Institute Educators’ Association (CIEA) college and institute bargaining teams met on February 7, 2004 in Vancouver to set their priorities for bargaining.