NSGEU fighting any cuts to deputy sheriff services

'Our deputy sheriff members have made it very clear that public safety is at risk if these cuts go ahead.' - Joan Jessome.

More B.C. workers get employment security notices

'The BCGEU will continue to assist impacted members and try to achieve voluntary placement options as much as we are able.'

Woman fired after cancer diagnosis gets $20,000

Employer ordered to pay damages and learn about Ontario's Human Rights Code.

B.C. generic drug deal cuts costs by $380 million

Province negotiates deal after Ontario paves the way with legislated cuts in generic drug prices.

Alberta will review bonuses of AHS executives

'We have to look at a different model to reimburse CEOs.' - Premier Ed Stelmach.

OPSEU applauds the demise of Ontario 'supercorp'

'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.'

USW plans ‘Day of Solidarity’ to thank supporters

Workers vote 75% to accept agreement ending year-long strike against Brazilian giant Vale.

HSAA's formal submission on Alberta Health Act

'We reaffirm our longstanding position that supports the principles of the Canada Health Act.'

Canada's liquor board unions join fight to save LCBO

'We hope the Ontario government will do the right thing and keep the LCBO in public hands.' - NUPGE's Larry Brown.

B.C. health science professionals table proposals

'We need to address the shortages of diagnostic and other specialists on the health care team.' - Maureen Headley.

Canada-EU talks - Trade Justice Network in Brussels

CETA aims to extend the scope of investor rights far deeper than the exchange of goods and services.

OMERS Sponsors Corporation addresses deficit

No impact will occur on pension formula, inflation protection in retirement, survivor benefits or disability benefits.

Major P.E.I. employee groups going to arbitration

Bargaining units affected include health department workers and the Civil Service, PEIRAC and WCB employee groups.

NSGEU blasts Tory candidate over pension remarks

Leading leadership candidate misinforms Nova Scotians about pension plan contributions by public employees. - Updated

President's Commentary: Decisions by G-20 leaders point to a bleak future for struggling families

(5 July 2010) - 'The big winners were the same financial institutions responsible for the economic crisis in the first place. Rather than seize the opportunity to act, the G-20 leaders failed to agree on any new regulations for the financial sector.' - James Clancy.

Updated with video.

Greenpeace criticizes CPP investment in tar sands

'CPP's investment in the tar sands involves pensioners in a toxic legacy when they should be able to rely on an ethical, sustainable retirement plan.'

Health staff protest working conditions in Gander

NAPE president Carol Furlong to meet with regional health board CEO.

Tentative agreement in long nickel strike at Sudbury

More than 3,000 workers vote this week on contentious settlement with Brazilian nickel giant Vale.

OPSEU seeks to distribute $22 million in proceeds

Arising from contribution holiday involving employees who participated in 1997 Mutual Life LTD policy. 

NSGEU optimistic about CDHA looking ahead to fall

Progress made in initial talks with bargaining set to resume in September.

Employers could be liable for distracted drivers

Unless clear steps are taken to warn and train employees to comply with new Ontario law.

Manitoba community college workers voting on offer

Two institutions – Red River College and Assiniboine Community College – respond with settlement offer after employees take strike vote.

Youth Employment Services workers vote to strike

Bargaining team demands better offer for employees who help young people get jobs, training and education.

BCGEU organizes Chilliwack seniors' home workers

The next step is to prepare for bargaining with the Valleyhaven Guest Home for a first contract.

Carol Cashen helps survivors cope with suicide

NSGEU member's personal experience with tragedy leads to free online resource booklet for others coping with the loss of loved loves.