Union says Harper must take action at home and abroad to show he is serious about championing maternal health and child care around the globe.

Deal includes retroactive pay for employees plus improvements in several other areas of the contract.

Almost one third of Canadians aged 35-54 expect to be working in their retirement years.

'We hope that local communities across B.C. will join Vancouver's lead.' - Darryl Walker.

200 employees locked out since September at plant in Moose Jaw.

In 1995, Canada’s House of Commons unanimously passed a motion recognizing February each year as Black History Month.

'A safe environment for participants to learn how to challenge barriers to diversity within the union and the workplace.'

'Canada is the home of serious violations of the human rights of Aboriginal women and girls.'

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

Celebrated American 'academic activist' tells Black History Month audience in Canada that 'activism should be a joy.'

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

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

Union prepared to delay its Feb. 11 strike vote deadline if necessary to assist with voting.

'This government ought to be ashamed of its failure to meet its international obligations and responsibilities.' - Judi Filion.

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

Budget cuts by Campbell government hurt vulnerable young children and leave 40 highly-trained therapists without jobs.

Controversial deal would dump assets for far less than they are worth while giving up control of future energy policy.

OPSEU says success achieved after 'long and tedious process' dating back to 2003.

(29 Jan. 2010) - While 2009 provided several significant victories for workers across Canada, governments continued their legislative attack on the rights of labour, says NUPGE president James Clancy.

'We're honoured that they've chosen our union as the organization that can help them address their concerns.' - Darryl Walker.

Little interest in addressing 'workplace concerns' of 25,000 health care workers. - Bonnie Erickson, SGEU.

'The people of New Brunswick are looking for a ruling on the ownership of NB Power and whether the premier of the province of New Brunswick has exceeded his jurisdiction.'

“The Canadian government has been consistently out of step with the majority in parliament, the Canadian public and provincial governments.'

'That's the main issue we want to deal with at the table.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.

Irving-owned newspapers blasted for failing to inform citizens adequately about the sale which will mean huge benefits for the Irving family.

Stelmach government's Feb. 9 budget could cost up to 60,000 jobs, the fallout being even greater in the private sector than the public sector. - Gil McGowan.

Transfer of employees elsewhere will not save money and the region will lose badly needed medical lab technologists, says Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

CCPA study says March budget should extend benefits to at least 26 weeks for unemployed Canadians.

'It makes little sense to issue these layoffs when the possibility remains that replacement jobs may be created.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas.

Six national organizations including NUPGE demand a halt to European free trade talks until countrywide consultations can be held.