Bill would limit charity salaries to $250,000 a year

Private member's bill supported by Liberals, New Democrats and Bloc Quebecois but pro-corporate Conservatives are fudging where they stand.

Arbitration planned P.E.I. for 1,200 health employees

'The major stumbling blocks are wages and recruitment and retention.' - Shelley Ward.

The fight against racial discrimination continues

March 21 has been observed around the world every year since 1966 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

NUPGE endorses Robin Hood Tax on big banks

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

NAPE astounded at court case over striking workers

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

Vale INCO Solidarity Rally March 22 in Sudbury

'After eight months on the picket line, Vale INCO workers are still battling one of the most profitable corporations in the world.' - OPSEU.

Province ends domestic abuse program in Saskatoon

'There can be no justification for cutting services to women victims of violence who are often among the most isolated and vulnerable individuals in our society.' - Bob Bymoen.

Public sector spending is essential to our economy

'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.

BCGEU considering further appeal in EI ruling

Employment Insurance Board of Referees dismisses Bill 29 EI appeal.

Canada finally ratifies UN disabilities Covention

'The actions Canada subsequently takes to create a more accessible and inclusive society will be the subject of both domestic and international scrutiny.'

OPSEU urges abandonment of Colombian trade deal

'Why is Canada supporting murder, human rights violations and forced displacement in Colombia?'

PEIUPSE speaks out against two-tier minimum wage

'Our union firmly believes that the province should focus its efforts to ensure that every Islander earns a livable wage and maintains a certain standard of living.' - Shelley Ward.

Agreement covers B.C. workers impacted by the HST

Provides for staged offers of employment over four years with effective dates of appointment commencing on Nov. 1, 2010, July 7, 2011, March 1, 2012 and July 5, 2012.

HSAA wins billboad advertising campaign award

Best outdoor campaign award for 2009 from Advertising Club of Edmonton.

Ontario company taken to court in worker's death

'Case may represent a huge step forward for worker safety in Ontario.' - OFL.

NUPGE signs on to Bottled Water Free Day

The National Union of Public and General Employees joins the Polaris Institute, the Canadian Federation of Students and the Sierra Youth Coalition in drawing attention to the environmental and social justice impact of corporate water.

Selling assets like the LCBO not in public interest

'The only beneficiaries of privatization will be the people who can afford to spend $950 a plate to see Dalton McGuinty give a speech, as they did two weeks ago.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Agreement negotiated for HST transition in Ontario

'The good news is that everyone impacted by the divestment will receive a job offer from CRA.' - OPSEU.

Mixed feelings on the voluntary reduced workweek

'The VRW still poses a number of challenges for MGEU members.' - MGEU.

P.E.I. government is responsible for its deficit

Since 1991, real wages for public sector workers have actually declined, says PEIUPSE.

Courts likely to make EMS, AADAC ruling in 2011

'We are sensitive to the growing anxiety of these health care workers, who have been patiently awaiting an outcome in this convoluted matter for more than a year.' - HSAA's Lynette McAvoy.

Community Social Services Awareness Month

BCGEU welcomes opposition call for formal recognition and urges the Campbell Liberal government to act.

NUPGE disappointed with federal Tory budget

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

March 8 centennial for International Women's Day

Idea dates back to second International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen in 1910

Major cuts at B.C. forestry and resource ministries

BCGEU working to ensure placement for impacted members.

Free workshop on prevention of workplace violence

Scheduled on March 26 and again on March 29 by MFL Occupational Health Centre in Winnipeg.

Deep service cuts at Northumberland Hills Hospital

Leaves residents without access to publicly-funded outpatient rehab services.

Hospital laundry workers vote to strike in Halifax

Outstanding issues include wages, hours of work, sick leave, pensions, shift premiums and LTD benefits.

VON workers ratify deal with no travel concessions

'Workers absolutely refused any further concessions from the agency.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Prairie School for Union Women to be held June 13-17

Offering trade union women an intensive four days of learning and sharing in a supportive environment.