We applaud government for coming forward with these changes. We believe this is a reasonable approach, one that will help both employers and workers alike.” — Susie Proulx-Daigle, NBU President
The 2017–2018 theme for the Purple Ribbon campaign looks at the power of bystanders. Don’t stand by. Stand with.
According to NAPE President Jerry Earle, the agreement includes increases in wages as well as several improvements in contract language.
Geneva, Switzerland (01 Nov. 2017) — Creating stable, full-time, permanent jobs has been a focus for the National Union of Public and General Employees for decades. Fighting for good jobs with a living wage is more important than ever as we see young people being forced into low-wage, unstable, part-time and casual positions. Mainstream media, employers […]
“If Truth and Reconciliation mean anything to the Prime Minister, and if he is truly the feminist he professes to be, it is time to end the discrimination against First Nations women in Canada.” — Elisabeth Ballermann, NUPGE Secretary-Treasurer
Mike Parker, NUPGE NEB member and HSAA President, addressed the PSI World Congress detailing how the labour movement can push legislators to ensure presumptive coverage for mental injuries is available to all workers.